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| Personal information | |
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| Born | 28 May 1899 Adelaide, South Australia |
| Died | 14 October 1982 (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]
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[edit]- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Harry Fisher". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- ↑ "Harry Medcalf Fisher". University Connect. University of Adelaide. Retrieved 5 February 2026.
- ↑ "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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