GUTHRIE, Arthur Donaldson (1870-1932)
GUTHRIE, Arthur Donaldson (1870-1932),
Arthur Donaldson Guthrie 'died at his home, 'Redholme,' South Yarra, on the 25 February. He had not enjoyed health for several months — in fact, his general health had not been good since his strenuous work in London during the Great War. After leaving the office of Messrs Dalgety & Co, Geelong, his interests were in grazing pursuits, and at all times he took a keen interest in cricket and racing. Old Boys remember him well on the cricket field, and the tennis court especially by the force of his volley shots when he was invincible as a net player; whilst with Gus Kearney, Ian Glassford and W Overbury he played successfully for years, representing Geelong in pennant competitions.
As a cricketer few surpassed him at the College, where he gained the name of 'Bonner' for the tremendous force of his batting, when frequently balls were hit over the Aphrasia Street fence. After leaving school, whilst playing with the 'Nondescript' Club, he finished his cricketing with a batting average of over 100 runs an innings.'
Arthur was the son of Thomas Guthrie and Mary nee Rutherford and was a day student at the College from 8 February 1881 to 1889. He is notable for appearing in the first known Cadet Corp image held by the College from about 1886. Arthur was a member of the 1st Football XVIII from 1885 to 1889, a member of the 1st Cricket XI from 1883 to 1886 and its Captain in 1887 and 1888. He won the Geelong College Cup in 1889. His brothers, Senator James Francis Guthrie (1872-1958) and Thomas Oliver Guthrie (1867-1962 )also attended the College.
Arthur Donaldson Guthrie 'died at his home, 'Redholme,' South Yarra, on the 25 February. He had not enjoyed health for several months — in fact, his general health had not been good since his strenuous work in London during the Great War. After leaving the office of Messrs Dalgety & Co, Geelong, his interests were in grazing pursuits, and at all times he took a keen interest in cricket and racing. Old Boys remember him well on the cricket field, and the tennis court especially by the force of his volley shots when he was invincible as a net player; whilst with Gus Kearney, Ian Glassford and W Overbury he played successfully for years, representing Geelong in pennant competitions.
As a cricketer few surpassed him at the College, where he gained the name of 'Bonner' for the tremendous force of his batting, when frequently balls were hit over the Aphrasia Street fence. After leaving school, whilst playing with the 'Nondescript' Club, he finished his cricketing with a batting average of over 100 runs an innings.'
Arthur was the son of Thomas Guthrie and Mary nee Rutherford and was a day student at the College from 8 February 1881 to 1889. He is notable for appearing in the first known Cadet Corp image held by the College from about 1886. Arthur was a member of the 1st Football XVIII from 1885 to 1889, a member of the 1st Cricket XI from 1883 to 1886 and its Captain in 1887 and 1888. He won the Geelong College Cup in 1889. His brothers, Senator James Francis Guthrie (1872-1958) and Thomas Oliver Guthrie (1867-1962 )also attended the College.
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