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| Full name | James Hugh McMenamin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | (1910-05-26)26 May 1910 Paddington, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | 13 August 2000(2000-08-13) (aged 90) Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Role | Umpire | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tests umpired | 4 (1956–1958) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FC umpired | 10 (1956–1960) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Source: CricketArchive, 13 February 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Second-row, Prop, Hooker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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James Hugh McMenamin MC (26 May 1910 – 13 August 2000) was a cricket umpire who officiated at Test level.
Biography
McMenamin was born in Paddington, New South Wales in 1910. He died in Balgowlah, New South Wales in 2000.
While studying at the University of Sydney he played rugby league in the NSWRFL, for University, Balmain and Newtown.
During the Second World War McMenamin served in the South African Army in Europe. He was awarded a Military Cross for service in Italy.
Umpiring
McMenamin umpired 10 first class cricket matches, including four Tests, between 1956 and 1960.
References
- "James McMenamin". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- ^ Morcombe, John (13 December 2011). "Remnants of an enthralling life dumped on street". The Manly Daily. News Community Media. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- Jurd, Bradley (10 November 2017). "Bathurst all-round legend Jim McMenamin is honoured with plaque". Western Advocate.
- "SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE" (PDF). London Gazette. 13 December 1945. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
- "James McMenamin as Umpire in First-Class Matches". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
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