 Loveridge played first-class cricket as a right-handed batsman and wicketkeeper for New South Wales in a single match in the 1902–03 season.Late in 1884, Loveridge entered the New South Wales Lands Department as a cadet draughtsman and remained in the state's public service until his retirement in 1930, due to ill health.From the position of inspector in the State 
Treasury, Loveridge was appointed a member of the New South Wales Public Service Board on 23 April 1920 and later served as chairman.