About Mabel Corby
Lived 1913 – 1993 (aged 79). Mabel Corby was a New Zealand cricketer.
Mabel Cecilia Corby (25 October 1913 – 1 October 1993) was a New Zealand cricketer who played as a right-handed batter and right-arm medium bowler. She appeared in one Test match for New Zealand, their first, in 1935. She played domestic cricket for Wellington.
Born in Whanganui, Corby was the daughter of William Stewart Corby, who wrote for the Wanganui Herald newspaper for 40 years. She was educated at Gonville School, and became a primary school teacher specialising in physical education. As well as representing New Zealand in cricket, she was a field hockey player and trialled for the national team. She died in October 1993, and was buried in Aramoho Cemetery, Whanganui.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Mabel Corby?
cricketer (1913-1993)
When was Mabel Corby born?
Mabel Corby was born on 25 October 1913 in Whanganui.
When did Mabel Corby die?
Mabel Corby died on 1 October 1993.
What was Mabel Corby's occupation?
Mabel Corby was a cricketer.
What nationality was Mabel Corby?
Mabel Corby was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mabel Corby. https://biography.guide/mabel-corby/
MLA: "Mabel Corby." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mabel-corby/.
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