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(Taken from"60 Years of the Keswick Cricket Club 1942-2002")

Foreword

In November 1942 the Keswick Branch of the Catholic Young Men's Society combined with the Glenelg Branch of the Catholic Young Men's Society to form a cricket team to participate in the Catholic Young Men's Society Cricket Association Competition. They played on the Colley Reserve Ground, Glenelg. A couple of years later Keswick Catholic Young Men's Society formed their own team and played in the above Association. Keswick's home ground was leased from the West Torrens Council and was situated behind the I.X.L. Jam Factory, Keswick (known as "The Jammy"). From these humble beginnings the Club has grown into one of the strongest cricket clubs in South Australia, at one time fielding seven teams in the Adelaide and Suburban Cricket Association Competition.

Keswick has achieved many successes both on and off the field. Of course, success has not been attained without effort and the Club has indeed been fortunate in being able to attract players and administrators to carry the Club forward. Without these people the Club would surely have floundered. Keswick has always encouraged young men to become part of the Club regardless of their ability to play cricket. I feel sure the Club has benefited from this policy, as many capable and hard working members have been found as well as some very useful cricketers.

Sixty years ago, few, if any of us, realized at the time that the Club would still be operating more than half a century later. This history is a testament to those who have been part of the Club. Figures and statistics are a great part of any club but I am certain that when we look back we will remember the comradeship, the pleasures experienced, and the lasting friendships made when playing for the Keswick Cricket Club.

I am proud to have been associated with the Keswick Cricket Club over a period of so many years and I am certain the Club will continue to carry on the high ideals of cricket into the distant future.I wish all members of the Keswick Cricket Club every success both on and off the field and hope that in the coming years the Club will continue to encourage young men to participate in this wonderful game called cricket.

JOE HEPTINSTALL

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Mr Joseph John Heptinstall OAM

For service to the Adelaide and Suburban Cricket Association and wildlife conservation.

Administrator, Adelaide and Suburban Cricket Association as President 1962-89, joint patron since 1989, delegate representing Keswick Cricket Club since 1953.

Founding member, Keswick Cricket Club 1942 and continued as member for 52 years, served as Secretary, President and Patron since 1972.

Member, National Parks and Wildlife Social Club since 1976, now Patron and member of management committee.

Member, Heritage Committee since 1985 and Secretary since 1993.

Founding member, Friends of Cleland Wildlife Park 1985; continues as member; Secretary 1991-95.

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