About Arthur Duncan
Lived 1860 – 1911 (aged 51). Arthur Duncan was a New Zealand cricketer.
Arthur Alexander Keith Duncan (11 January 1860 – 13 February 1911) was a New Zealand civil servant and cricketer. He played in two first-class matches for Wellington during the 1879–80 season.
Duncan was born at Christchurch in 1860, the son of Alexander Duncan, one of the earliest European settlers of the Akaroa area who had arrived in New Zealand in 1859. He was educated at Christchurch Boys' High School and after leaving school worked for the Christchurch-based newspaper, The Press, before entering the civil service, working initially in Christchurch before transferring to the accountants department at the General Post Office in Wellington.
Whilst working at the GPO, Duncan made his only first-class cricket appearances, playing for Wellington in matches against West Coast and Nelson in December 1879. He scored a total of eight runs and took five wickets. and taking six wickets in the first innings, including a hat trick. He was considered "well-known in cricket and yachting circles" in Wellington at the time, He was unmarried and aged 51.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Arthur Duncan?
New Zealand cricketer
When was Arthur Duncan born?
Arthur Duncan was born on 11 January 1860 in Christchurch.
When did Arthur Duncan die?
Arthur Duncan died on 13 February 1911 in Wellington.
What was Arthur Duncan's occupation?
Arthur Duncan was a cricketer.
What nationality was Arthur Duncan?
Arthur Duncan was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Arthur Duncan (New Zealand cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Arthur Duncan. https://biography.guide/arthur-duncan-cricketer/
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