About Walter Garwood
Lived 1849 – 1885 (aged 35). Walter Garwood was a New Zealand cricketer.
Walter John Garwood (30 April 1849 – 10 April 1885) was a New Zealand cricketer. He played two first-class matches, one for Otago during the 1873–74 season and the other for Wellington in 1876–77.
Garwood was the highest scorer on either side in his first first-class match, scoring 31 in the first innings for Otago against Auckland when no one else in the match reached 20. Garwood was born in England and worked as a miner. He died of tuberculosis at Brisbane Hospital in 1885 aged 36.
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Who was Walter Garwood?
cricketer (1849-1885)
When was Walter Garwood born?
Walter Garwood was born on 30 April 1849 in Tortington.
When did Walter Garwood die?
Walter Garwood died on 10 April 1885 in Brisbane.
What was Walter Garwood's occupation?
Walter Garwood was a cricketer.
What nationality was Walter Garwood?
Walter Garwood was New Zealand.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Garwood. https://biography.guide/walter-garwood/
MLA: "Walter Garwood." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-garwood/.
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