It’s been a journey that’s taken close to 12 months and the finish line is in sight for Joe Cudmore and The History of Griffith in the O’Farrell Cup.
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After deciding Griffith needed its own book – after John Scascighini and Brian Lawrence started working on a book that focuses on the whole history of the O’Farrell Cup – Cudmore got to work on the Griffith-centric work.
The pain-staking research, re-writes and minor changes are just about over with the book to hopefully be released in November this year.
However, before that happens Cudmore – along with Griffith District Cricket Association president Brenton Harrison – is putting out a final call for information on the O”Farrell Cup.
“Between now and November, if anyone has any old photos or anything like that, push it towards us,” Harrison said.
“Anyone who was a member of a particular game or anyone who has relatives who might have a photo or any information – especially from the early days – can send them my way.”
All involved in making the book are aiming to make it as accurate as possible.
Many an hour has gone in to ensure the book’s accuracy but as the book is compiled from past records and people’s accounts, Cudmore said there’s a chance there may be a mistake or two in there.
“We’d certainly like to have it 100 per cent but that’s probably impossible,” he said.
“If anyone does have anything to add, there’s still time.”
Anyone wanting to pass on information or a photo can email Brenton Harrison at western_77@hotmail.com.
In other cricketing news, the sales Scascighini and Lawrence’s have been finalised and some of the profits will be distributed to junior cricket associations across the Riverina.
Also on a junior level, the Cudmore Shield – which is contested between Griffith’s high schools – is set to be played for again this year.
Griffith High School has struggled to field a team in recent times and just Wade High School and Marian Catholic College fought over the shield last year.
However, with a good number of boys and girls playing in Roy Binks’ and Derek Forner’s Saturday morning primary school competitions, it is expected a good number of these kids will come through to the local secondary schools and reinvigorate the Cudmore Shield competition.
Unfortunately, the shield – which originally commenced around 1975 – can not be located.
If anyone has any knowledge of the shield’s whereabouts, could they contact one of the high schools.