[3] From England, Walker moved to Tasmania in 1859,[1] and then to Launceston in 1862, where he became an employee of the soliciting firm Messrs Douglas & Collins.
[1][5] In his profile of Walker for ESPNcricinfo, the sports writer Thomas Rose said: "He impressed in representative games and was often the shining light of a rather dismal Tasmanian side..."[1] After moving to Launceston, Walker made cricket famous in the city, captaining the Northern Tasmania cricket team.
[3] During the 1860s and 1870s, Walker also played for two clubs – Derwent and Wellington – under the then Tasmanian Cricket Association, standing out by scoring a century in one of his appearances.
Despite his all-round capabilities, Walker was best recognised and remembered for his impressive contributions as an inspirational captain, coming out as the best player in many matches irrespective of his team's performance.
[1][5] At the age of 50, after suffering from a short illness, Walker died on 14 June 1886, at Pressland House, Hobart, Tasmania, with his funeral being held two days later.