About Harry Donnan
Lived 1864 – 1956 (aged 91). Harry Donnan was an Australian cricketer.
Henry Donnan (12 November 1864 – 13 August 1956) was an Australian cricketer who played in 5 Tests between 1892 and 1896.
Donnan scored the first century in the Sheffield Shield when he made 120 for New South Wales against South Australia in the first Shield match in 1892–93.
Donnan worked for the Colonial Sugar Refining Company for 42 years until he retired in 1923.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Harry Donnan?
Australian cricketer (1864-1956)
When was Harry Donnan born?
Harry Donnan was born on 12 November 1864 in Liverpool.
When did Harry Donnan die?
Harry Donnan died on 13 August 1956 in Bexley, New South Wales.
What was Harry Donnan's occupation?
Harry Donnan was a cricketer.
What nationality was Harry Donnan?
Harry Donnan was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Harry Donnan. https://biography.guide/harry-donnan/
MLA: "Harry Donnan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/harry-donnan/.
Chicago: "Harry Donnan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/harry-donnan/.
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