About John Bush
Lived 1867 – 1913 (aged 45–46). John Bush was a New Zealand cricketer.
Benjamin John Bush (1867 – 29 June 1913) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played in one first-class match for Canterbury in 1887/88, opening the bowling with David Dunlop and taking eight wickets in the match, which Canterbury nevertheless lost.
Bush, who worked as a painter, suffered from epileptic fits. He was found unconscious in Moorhouse Avenue, Christchurch, one evening in June 1913, having apparently fallen and fractured his skull. He was taken to hospital but died the next day without regaining consciousness.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Bush?
New Zealand cricketer
When was John Bush born?
John Bush was born in 1867 in Christchurch.
When did John Bush die?
John Bush died in 1913 in Christchurch.
What was John Bush's occupation?
John Bush was a cricketer.
What nationality was John Bush?
John Bush was New Zealand.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Bush (New Zealand cricketer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Bush. https://biography.guide/john-bush/
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