About Walter Westbrook
Lived 1827 – 1897 (aged 69). Walter Westbrook was an Australian cricketer.
Walter Horatio Westbrook (21 November 1827 – 3 January 1897) was an Australian cricketer, who played two first-class cricket matches for Tasmania.
He has the distinction of having played in the first ever first-class cricket match in Australia.
Walter Westbrook died on 3 January 1897 in Launceston, Tasmania at the age of 69.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Walter Westbrook?
Australian cricketer (1827-1897)
When was Walter Westbrook born?
Walter Westbrook was born on 21 November 1827 in Hobart.
When did Walter Westbrook die?
Walter Westbrook died on 3 January 1897 in Launceston.
What was Walter Westbrook's occupation?
Walter Westbrook was a cricketer.
What nationality was Walter Westbrook?
Walter Westbrook was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Walter Westbrook. https://biography.guide/walter-westbrook/
MLA: "Walter Westbrook." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/walter-westbrook/.
Chicago: "Walter Westbrook." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/walter-westbrook/.
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