Aldam Pettinger

Aldam Murr Pettinger (30 July 1859 – 18 August 1950) was a leading sportsman in South Australia in the late nineteenth century.

Born in Adelaide in 1859, the son of a police inspector,[1] Pettinger represented South Australia in cricket, Australian rules football, baseball and bowls, was a leading local lacrosse player, golfer, steeplechase rider, an excellent gun shot, and bred and trained hunting dogs.

[2] Following his retirement from cricket and football, Pettinger became involved in golf and lawn bowls, winning the Adelaide Bowling Club championships "many times"[2] and for many years was able to play a round of golf in less than his age in years.

[10] Outside of sport, Pettinger worked for D. and W. Murray Ltd, a wholesale importing firm,[11] for 50 years, starting upon leaving school at 16 and retiring as company secretary and director,[12] and served as a Justice of the Peace.

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