Dunedin-based entrepreneur Shadric sometimes referred to as Shadrach, Jones forked out 3000 pounds to have the 1864 All-England cricket team break its tour of Australia to travel across the Tasman to play games in Dunedin and Christchurch. It was a helpful diversion for the English, who had difficulties with their tour arrangements with their Australian organisers.
A forgotten man of NZ cricket
A forgotten man of NZ cricket
A forgotten man of NZ cricket
Dunedin-based entrepreneur Shadric sometimes referred to as Shadrach, Jones forked out 3000 pounds to have the 1864 All-England cricket team break its tour of Australia to travel across the Tasman to play games in Dunedin and Christchurch. It was a helpful diversion for the English, who had difficulties with their tour arrangements with their Australian organisers.