 He has the distinction of having participated in the first ever first-class cricket match in Australia, and having bowled the first ever ball in a first class cricket match in Australia.He opened the bowling for Tasmania in both innings, bowling right arm underarm, and took 4/52, and 5/26 for 9/78 for the match.He returned to England in 1862, where he remained until his death on 11 July 1881 in Hove, Sussex, England at the age of 72.