OBITUARY

Southland Times, Issue 22729, 4 November 1935, Page 7

OBITUARY

MR H. B. CAMERON. FAMOUS SOUTH AFRICAN CRICKETER. (United Press Assn—Telegraph Copyright.) (Rec. 6.30 p.m.) Johannesburg, Nov. 2. The death is announced of the cricketer, H. B. Cameron, aged 30, as the result of enteric fever. A message from Sydney says that Cameron’s death caused a great shock in cricketing circles of Australia. He was regarded as the most popular figure during the last South African tour of Australia, invaluable to his side both for wicketkeeping and in batting. A few days ago a message was received from South Africa saying he was ill with enteric and it was doubtful whether he would be able to play against the Australians on the forthcoming tour. Tlie M.C.C. captain, E. R. T. Holmes, on arrival at Fremantle last Tuesday, described Cameron as the best wicketkeeper in the world. MR J. W. LONGMAN. (Per United Press Association.) Wellington, November 2. The death occurred in a Wellington private hospital of Mr J. W. Longman, aged 68, manager of the Gear Meat Company’s preserving works at Petone. The late Mr Longman was born in Canterbury and during his residence at Petone served on various educational bodies. He took an active interest in a number of sports and was a prominent Freemason.