Harry Fisher (cricketer)

Harry Medcalf Fisher
Personal information
Born(1899-05-28)28 May 1899
Adelaide, South Australia
Died14 October 1982(1982-10-14) (aged 83)
Launceston, Tasmania
Source: Cricinfo, 11 December 2018

Harry Medcalf Fisher (28 May 1899 – 14 October 1982) was an Australian cricketer. He was born at 151 Buxton Street, North Adelaide to the wife of Harry Gilbert Fisher.[1]

He was educated at St Peter's College and studied medicine at Adelaide University, where he was a prominent member of the cricket team, amongst other sports, notably rifle shooting and lacrosse. He completed his medical degree in 1922.

He played eight first-class matches for South Australia between 1920 and 1924.[2]

He married in 1931 and served as Tutor in Obstetrics at the university from 1932 to 1939.[3]

He served with the Australian Army Medical Corps, and was appointed OBE in 1946.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Family Notices". South Australian Register. Vol. XLIV, no. 16, 395. South Australia. 31 May 1899. p. 4. Retrieved 5 February 2026 – via National Library of Australia.
  2. ^ "Harry Fisher". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
  3. ^ "Harry Medcalf Fisher". University Connect. University of Adelaide. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
  4. ^ "Australian Military Forces". Commonwealth Of Australia Gazette. No. 200. Australia, Australia. 24 October 1946. p. 3000. Retrieved 5 February 2026 – via National Library of Australia.


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