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George Baker (New Zealand cricketer)

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George Baker
Personal information
Full name
Edward George Huia Baker[1][2]
Born(1895-09-15)15 September 1895
Ōtaki, New Zealand
Died15 May 1962(1962-05-15) (aged 66)
Christchurch, New Zealand
Source: Cricinfo, 23 October 2020

Edward George Huia Baker (15 September 1895 – 15 May 1962) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in four first-class matches for Wellington from 1919 to 1921.[3][4]

Baker was born on 15 September 1895 in Ōtaki.[3] His parents were Edward and Margaret Riddel Baker.[5]

Baker died on 15 May 1962 in Christchurch. His wife, Vera Alma Baker, had died before him.[1] He was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery.[2]

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Deaths". The Press. Vol. CI, no. 29823. 16 May 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  2. ^ a b "Christchurch City Council Cemeteries Database". Christchurch City Council. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  3. ^ a b "George Baker". ESPN Cricinfo. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  4. ^ "George Baker". Cricket Archive. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
  5. ^ Birth certificate 1895/11264, Department of Internal Affairs
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