James McMenamin

James Hugh McMenamin MC (26 May 1910 – 13 August 2000) was a cricket umpire who officiated at Test level.

James McMenamin
Personal information
Full nameJames Hugh McMenamin
Born(1910-05-26)26 May 1910
Paddington, New South Wales, Australia
Died13 August 2000(2000-08-13) (aged 90)
Balgowlah, New South Wales, Australia
RoleUmpire
Umpiring information
Tests umpired4 (1956–1958)
FC umpired10 (1956–1960)
Career statistics
Source: CricketArchive, 13 February 2012

Biography

McMenamin was born in Paddington, New South Wales in 1910. He died in Balgowlah, New South Wales in 2000.[1][2]

While studying at the University of Sydney he played rugby league in the NSWRFL, for University, Balmain and Newtown.[3]

Jim McMenamin
Personal information
Full nameJames Hugh McMenamin
Playing information
PositionSecond-row, Prop, Hooker
Club
Years Team Pld T G FG P
1929–30 University 17 3 0 0 9
1931 Balmain 13 3 0 0 9
1932 Newtown 8 1 0 0 3
Total 38 7 0 0 21
Source: Whiticker/Hudson

During the Second World War McMenamin served in the South African Army in Europe. He was awarded a Military Cross for service in Italy.[2][4]

Umpiring

McMenamin umpired 10 first class cricket matches, including four Tests, between 1956 and 1960.[5]

References
  1. "James McMenamin". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  2. Morcombe, John (13 December 2011). "Remnants of an enthralling life dumped on street". The Manly Daily. News Community Media. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  3. Jurd, Bradley (10 November 2017). "Bathurst all-round legend Jim McMenamin is honoured with plaque". Western Advocate.
  4. "SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE" (PDF). London Gazette. 13 December 1945. Retrieved 13 February 2012.
  5. "James McMenamin as Umpire in First-Class Matches". CricketArchive. Retrieved 13 February 2012.


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