Henry Adamson

Challenge Cup Competition.
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Career: 1866-1868

Harry is a nick-name for Henry

Could also be Harry Normand Adamson born 1850 died 14 September 1880 at 300 Lygon Street Carlton. He was 30 years old, second son of John Adamson. ('R' of Ad. Ref/Age 14 Sept p1 )
His funeral was on the 15th September and buried at the General Melbourne Cemetery.
Pennings' Vol. 5 entry has H. Adamson.

1866 May 05
H. Adamson named in the Carlton Vice President's team. Carlton practice match held in Princes Park at 2.30pm.

1866 June 16
H. Adamson was named as an emergency for the match against Emerald Hill at Emerald Hill.

1866 July 21
H. Adamson played against Melbourne at the Melbourne ground, Richmond Reserve.

1867 September 14
H. Adamson was named in the 23 man Carlton squad who were to play South Melbourne at South Melbourne. The match was called off.

1868 H. Adamson is named in the Argus as being in the squad of 24 players from which the Carlton team will be selected to play University at Royal Park at 2.30pm Saturday 25th July.

H. Adamson selected in the 20 to play the officers and men of H.M.14th Regiment at Royal Park 2.30pm Saturday 1 August 1868. (The Argus)

Relation of Carlton captain Dave Adamson ?

Furphy

1885 March 28
The Mercury and Weekly Courier (p2) reports at a meeting at the Collingwood Town Hall, the Council had ordered Henry Adamson to form, pave, level and drain the yard connected with his property on the corner of Ryrie and Wellington Streets. (The same person?)
Blueseum did have a DOD of June 30 1885 but that person, possibly a relative was too old, aged 56. (Age 01 July p1)
The funeral of Henry Adamson (contractor/plasterer) proceeded from his residence 81/2 (8.5) Derby Street Collingwood to the Melbourne General Cemetery.