It was to Betty that sports journalists turned to chase up scoresheets from the previous day’s games, to clarify details or to find out who was playing where in the coming week. 

With a lifetime involvement in Mudgee cricket and a deep love of the game, Betty’s knowledge was incomparable. 

As long-time cricketer Elwyn Lang said, her contribution to cricket in the region will probably never be surpassed. 

It would be difficult to find a comparable record of support for any other sport. 

Her death on Friday will sadden cricketers of all ages to whom Betty was “Mrs Cricket”. 

Although she never took a place on the field as a player, she supported and cheered on generations of up-and-coming cricketers.  Her work behind the scenes allowed the players to spend time where they wanted to be - on the field.  It would be impossible to tally the hours she gave to the Mudgee District Cricket Association and the game she loved over many decades. 

Betty’s Sunday calls,  her expertise and her enthusiasm have been missed at the Mudgee Guardian and no doubt by many others. 

Mudgee cricket owes a huge debt to Betty. She will not be forgotten.