About John Payne
Lived 1844 – 1928 (aged 83–84). John Payne was an Australian cricketer and cricket umpire.
John William Payne (c. 1844 – 12 May 1928 at Glebe, Sydney) was a Test match umpire.
Payne officiated in one match between Australia and England in Sydney from 20 February 1885 to 24 February 1885. The match was won by Australia by only six runs thanks to an 80-run tenth wicket partnership, and a 10 wicket bag by Fred Spofforth. Payne's colleague was Ted Elliott. Payne had played for the XXII of New South Wales against the visiting English team under George Parr in 1863/64.
Payne started work at Mort's Dock in the Sydney suburb of Balmain in 1868. He worked there for 56 years.
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Who was John Payne?
Australian Test match umpire, born 1844
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John Payne was born in 1844.
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John Payne died on 12 May 1928.
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John Payne was a cricketer and cricket umpire.
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John Payne was Australian.
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· DBpedia: John Payne (umpire)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Payne. https://biography.guide/john-payne-cricketer/
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