Charlie Checkett
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About Charlie Checkett
Lived 1845 – 1930 (aged 84–85). Charlie Checkett was an Australian groundskeeper and landscaper.
Charlie Checkett (c. 1856- August 25th 1930) succeeded Jesse Hide as Curator of the Adelaide Oval in 1883. Checkett was succeeded by George Dunn in 1919. He would sit up all night with a revolver to guard the pitch when a test match was in progress.
Legacy After Checkett retired a special match was played for him at the Adelaide Oval for his 37 years of service. After Checkett Retired he went into the business as an hotelkeeper. He was a partner in the Perseverance Hotel Adelaide at the time of his death.
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Who was Charlie Checkett?
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When was Charlie Checkett born?
Charlie Checkett was born in 1845.
When did Charlie Checkett die?
Charlie Checkett died on 25 August 1930 in Adelaide.
What was Charlie Checkett's occupation?
Charlie Checkett was a groundskeeper and landscaper.
What nationality was Charlie Checkett?
Charlie Checkett was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Charlie Checkett. https://biography.guide/charlie-checkett/
MLA: "Charlie Checkett." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/charlie-checkett/.
Chicago: "Charlie Checkett." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/charlie-checkett/.
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