OBITUARY

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25514, 19 April 1944, Page 6

OBITUARY

MR G. H. CRUST Mr George Henry Crust, who died on Sunday last, was born in Dunedin in 1872. He was educated at the Arthur Street and Otago Boys’ High Schools, and in 1896 was appointed manager of the Invercargill branch of the New Zealand Express Company. He was later associated

with Messrs Noyes Brothers until the electric tram system was started in Dunedin. In 1903 he joined the firm of Messrs Crust and Crust, which was founded by his father, Mr Henry Crust, and continued with it until his retirement about two years ago. Mr Crust was of a retiring disposition, and did not seek entry to public life. His chief hobby was gardening. He is survived by his wife and a son, Mr A. G. Crust.

MR W. E. DERVAN (P.A.) AUCKLAND. Apl. 18. The death has occurred at the age cf 59 of Mr William Edward Dervan, who was widely known in Auckland sporting circles. For over 20 years he was official announcer for the Auckland Boxing Association, of which he was a life member. He had been connected with many sports, and in 1912 was a member of the New Zealand League team which toured Australia. j 7 T. HEARNE LONDON, Apl. 17. The death is announced of the cricketer, J. T. Hearne. He was aged 76. J. T. Hearne, a Middlesex professional, was one of the very best bowlers of his day Medium pace, with an effective offbreak, he had a beautifully smooth delivery and kept a wonderful length. During the 20 odd years he played in first class cricket he took over 3000 wickets, his best season being in 1896, when his “ bag ” was 257 wickets at 16.47 each. He was one of the select few to perform the hat trick in a test match. This was in 1899, when against the Australians at Lord’s he got Hill, Gregory, and Noble with successive balls. Australians had reason to fear him, for, in addition to this performance, he, playing for M.C.C., helped A. D. Pougher (five for none) put them out for 18, Hearne’s share being four wickets for four runs. In the Oval test of 1896 he took 10 of their wickets for 60 runs in the two innings. Hearne was not considered to be a batsman, but on one occasion for the Players against the Gentlemen he helped T. Hayward to add 156 for the ninth wicket. Hearne was at his best in the nineties and in the early years of (he present century.