Lily Poulett-Harris
Lily Poulett-Harris | |
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Photograph of Miss Lily Poulett-Harris, founding mother of women's cricket in Australia | |
| Born | Harriet Lily Poulett-Harris 2 September 1873 |
| Died | 15 August 1897 (aged 23) Hobart, Tasmania, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Cricketer, teacher |
| Years active | 1894–1896 |
| Cricket information | |
| Batting | Right-handed |
Lily Poulett-Harris (2 September 1873 – 15 August 1897) was an Australian sportswoman and educationalist, notable for being the founder and captain of the first women's cricket team in Australia. Poulett-Harris continued to play until forced to retire due to ill health from tuberculosis that would eventually claim her life.