Notable South Australians/William Oswald Whitridge
William Oswald Whitridge,
ELDEST son of W. W. E. Whitridge (at one time newspaper proprietor, author, and one of the editors of the South Australian Register), Born at Kensington, S.A., August 14, 1863. Educated at the Adelaide Educational Institution, by Mr. J. L. Young. Left school when fourteen years old, and was apprenticed at the Register office, where he has been employed ever since, and has passed, through the various stages of newspaper work. Has always taken the liveliest interest in colonial cricket affairs, and was once one of the leading players here. Has represented the colony on several occasions in Intercolonial and International matches i in one contest, Feb. 1876, particularly, bowling with remarkable success against a Victorian team, securing eight wickets for twelve runs. Has been identified with the Norwood Cricket Club for twenty years, and for some seasons past has filled the position of Secretary. Is the compiler and proprietor of "The South Australian Cricketer's Guide," first published in 1877, and is the Australian correspondent for some foreign publications. In 1884 was chosen the first selector of teams to the South Australian Cricketing Association.