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Sydney Ernest Day (9 February 1884 – 7 July 1970) was an English amateur sportsman who played cricket for Kent County Cricket Club between 1922 and 1925 and football for Old Malvernians and Corinthian. He served in the First World War in the Royal Fusiliers and the Royal Engineers and was wounded during the Battle of the Somme. Early life Day was the third son of a wine merchant and was named after his father. He was educated at Shirley House School in Blackheath and Malvern College. Day played football for Malvern and appeared in the Second XI cricket team. On leaving school he joined the Royal Insurance Company, working in London. Day played at outside-right for Old Malvernians F.C. and was Secretary of the club between 1908 and 1910. He also played amateur football for Kent. Military service Day enlisted at the start of World War I joining the Royal Fusiliers in September 1914, initially as a private in the 18th (Public Schools) Battalion. He was commissioned as Second Lieutenant in July 1915 and served on the Western Front in France with 17th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers from April 1916. Day fought in the Battle of the Somme in a Trench Mortar Battery and was wounded in November 1916 at Beaumont-Hamel during the Battle of the Ancre, the last phase of the Somme offensive. He was invalided to the UK to recuperate and in January 1917 was attached to the Inland Waterways Division of the Royal Engineers. Day served the rest of the war in the UK, reaching the rank of captain when he relinquished his commission in February 1919, by which time the war was over. First-class cricket career Day played in 11 first-class cricket matches for Kent, making his debut in 1922 in a County Championship match against Nottinghamshire. Eight of his appearances were made during the 1923 season and he played his final two first-class matches the following season. He made his highest score of 45 not out against Worcestershire in 1923, an innings which secured the match for Kent. He played club cricket for The Mote in Maidstone. Later life and family Day was on the Kent County Cricket Club Committee from 1946 to 1958 and was President of the club in 1954. He served as a Justice of the Peace and was an active Freemason in later life. His brothers, Arthur and Sammy both also played for Kent, with Sammy also playing over 100 games for Corinthian and making three appearances for the England football team and six for the England amateur team. Day married Faith Winch in 1915. He died in 1970 at home in West Malling at the age of 86. References External links Sydney Day at ESPNcricinfo. Discover the Sydney Day popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Sydney Day books.
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Heart Of The Cross
Emily MaddenFrom Ireland to Kings Cross, a legacy of loss and hope echoes across the generations ...Tinahely, Ireland, 1959 Rosie Hart is content leaving her home behind to follow her new husb...
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Mission Manhattan
James PontiIn this fifth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies take on New York City in another international adve...
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What Zola Did on Saturday
Melina MarchettaA wonderful children’s series celebrating community, friendship and kindness from the bestselling author of Looking for Alibrandi. Fun, heartwarming stories full of mischief and hu...
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This Train
James GradyThe new novel from the acclaimed author of Six Days of the Condorset on a heartpounding crosscountry train ride. "Grady's style is loose, colorful, challenging and ...
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Sydney Cocktails
Cider Mill PressSydney Cocktails is an elegant collection of over 100 recipes inspired by the land down under.These signature drink recipes from Sydney hotspots pay homage to the flavor capit...
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Roaming with the Rylons Australia and New Zealand
Jayne RylonPack a bag and let’s go! Join Jayne and her husband, the reluctantly adventurous Mr. Rylon, for the trip of a lifetime in this casual and frank guidebook with a twist. Whether you’...
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Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions
Ed ZwickThis heartfelt and wry career memoir from the director of Blood Diamond, The Last Samurai, Legends of the Fall, About Last Night, and Glory, creator of the show thirtysomething, an...
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Into the Storm
Dennis Perkins & Jillian MurphyIllustrated with examples from the story and compelling case studies, this engaging book provides the resources and tools to support teams on their sometimestumultuous journey to s...
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Behind The Voice
Anthony CalleaAn honest and candid memoir from one of Australia’s most phenomenal voices. A story of determination, humility and selfdiscovery. All Anthony Callea wanted was to sing. From his fi...
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The Measure of a Man
Sidney Poitier"I have no wish to play the pontificating fool, pretending that I've suddenly come up with the answers to all life's questions. Quite the contrary, I began this book as an explorat...
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DASHING THROUGH AUSTRALIA with GLOBAL CITY EXPLORER GUIDE
Barbara Pierscieniak"Dashing Through Australia with Global City Explorer Guide" is a travel guidebook that covers 12 days in three Australian cities: Sydney, Cairns and Melbourne. It contains...
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Skullduggery
Kerry O'KeeffeA laughoutloud collection of tales from the crease, the stumps and the pub, from the inimitable Skull. From the pitch to the commentary box, Kerry 'Skull' O'Keeffe has covered Aust...
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See You Yesterday
Rachel Lynn SolomonA New York Times bestseller!From the author of Today Tonight Tomorrow comes a magical, “emotionally savvy[,] and genuinely romantic” (Publishers Weekly, starred review) story in th...
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Glory Days
Alan WhitickerIf St George were The Beatles of rugby league, with hits year after year in the early part of the decade, then South Sydney were surely The Rolling Stones. And just as The Beatles ...
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Well Hello
Leigh Sales & Annabel CrabbIn 2014, two of Australia's most highprofile journalists sat at a kitchen table, hit record on a phone and started a rambling conversation that’s still going on (and on). From book...
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Glitter and Glue
Kelly CorriganNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A memoir from the author of The Middle Place about mothers and daughtersa bond that can be nourishing, exasperating, a...
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City of the Dead
James PontiIn this fourth installment in the New York Times bestselling series from Edgar Award winner James Ponti, the young group of spies go codebreaking in Cairo in another international ...
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Amnesty
Aravind AdigaAn “urgent and significant book [that] speaks to our times” (The New York Times Book Review) from the bestselling, Man Booker Prize–winning author of The White Tiger and Selection ...
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Self-Care for Empaths
Tanya Carroll RichardsonBalance your unique emotional and energetic sensitivitiesand avoid taking on other people’s feelingswith these 100 practical activities, rituals, and quizzes, designed specifically...
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Daytripper
Simon WebsterAn invaluable guide to the Sydney area. Journalist Simon Webster has compiled the best daytrips from his weekly SUN HERALD column and added many new ones to give you a great choice...
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The Power Of Suffering
David RolandThe Power of Suffering is psychologist David Roland’s personal investigation into the nature of human suffering. When our world is turned upside down, what does it do to us, how do...
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Deadline
Terence J. QuinnThe truth can be a deadly weapon … An incendiary political thriller set in the dogeatdog world of tabloid journalism. Journalist Jonno Bligh is headhunted to London by Russian...
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Her Boss by Day...
Joss WoodBook 1 in Sydney's Most Eligible…These guys are sexy, successful and the talk of Sydney!His accountant by day…After a devastating breakup, Willa MooreFisher is determined to prove ...
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The Hard Light of Day
Rod MossA rare glimpse into the Australian heartland and the interactions of black and white Australians through the eyes of an artist.Two years after artist Rod Moss arrived in Alice Spri...
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The Silent Listener
Lyn Yeowart'The Silent Listener is simply unforgettable.' Sydney Morning Herald'A tale of suspense and revenge, beautifully written.' The Age'A deftly wrought suspense novel from a remarkable...
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Small Animal Veterinary Anatomy Guide
Sydney DayA fully illustrated study guide of the anatomical structures and systems of domestic dogs and cats, perfect for the visual learner. This guide presents unique views, diagrams, and ...
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In a Sunburned Country
Bill BrysonEvery time Bill Bryson walks out the door, memorable travel literature threatens to break out. This time in Australia.His previous excursion along the Appalachian Trail resulted in...
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Sidney Lumet
Maura SpiegelThe firstever biography of the seminal American director whose remarkable life traces a line through American entertainment historyAcclaimed as the ultimate New York movie director...
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Flour and Stone
Nadine IngramA luscious celebration of baking for life, love and happiness. Flour and Stone is a petite bakery in innercity Sydney with a large and devoted following for its panna cotta la...
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Easy Money
Joel GibsonDiscover how to save $1000+ with Joel Gibson’s easy, quick moneysaving tips. Maximise your budget in the costofliving crisis and reduce your bills as inflation and interest rates c...
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The Lost Girls
Jennifer SpenceA haunting tale of love and loss that will make you think twice … What would you do if you had the chance to change a pivotal moment from your past? How far would you go to ...
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Lara The Runaway Cat
Dion LeonardLara the Runaway Cat tells the story of Gobi, the loveable pup who followed Dion Leonard across a gruelling 155mile trek across the Gobi Desert, and her mischievous cat sister, Lar...
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Road Tripping from Sydney to Melbourne
Lisa NazzaroI believe that the best way to see any new place is to drive. This book takes you on a journey from Sydney to Melbourne, Australia, stopping at various exciting attractions along t...
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Honey and Me
Meira DrazinFans of Judy Blume, The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street, and The Penderwicks will love this funny, charismatic story of a Jewish girl striving to forge her own identity in the shadow...
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The Peter Lawford Story
Patricia Lawford Stewart & Ted SchwarzAs the brother in law to JFK and a member of the Rat Pack, Peter Lawford was one of America's most acclaimed movie stars.Lawford led an extraordinary life. His story, as told by th...
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30 Days in Sydney
Peter CareyAfter living abroad for years, novelist Peter Carey returns home to Sydney and attempts to capture its character with the help of his old friends, drawing the reader into a wild an...
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The Dark Side of Midnight
Sidney SheldonThe Dark Side of Midnight has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the Publisher.
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The Day We Died
Wendy OwensSydney Booth has spent her life hiding a dark secretshe's the daughter of the notorious 'Lipstick Killer.'As a crime scene investigator, Sydney is determined to right her father's ...
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Empire Day
Diane ArmstrongFrom awardwinning author Diane Armstrong comes a dramatic and heartwarming novel which brilliantly evokes postwar Sydney. A heartwarming novel in the tradition of CLOUDStREEt and t...