Douglas Williams (cricketer)

Douglas Williams
Personal information
Born(1919-07-03)3 July 1919
Elwood, Victoria, Australia
Source: Cricinfo, 19 October 2017

Douglas Samuel Thomas Williams (born 3 July 1919, date of death unknown) was an Australian cricketer and Australian rules footballer. After attending Xavier College and University of Melbourne, he served in the Royal Australian Navy during World War II, reaching the rank of Lieutenant.[1] In 1947 he moved to Western Australia where he played 8 first class cricket matches for Western Australia cricket team between 1948/49 and 1951/52[2] as well as football for Claremont in the West Australian Football League.[3]

References

  1. ^ "PLAYERS RETURN". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 30, 970. Victoria, Australia. 3 December 1945. p. 15. Retrieved 19 May 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Douglas Williams Profile". ESPNcricinfo. Retrieved 13 December 2023.
  3. ^ "Dashing Batsman Doug Williams". The Guardian. No. 576. Western Australia. 28 November 1947. p. 6. Retrieved 19 May 2025 – via National Library of Australia.
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