Tim Charles John Caldwell, OBE, BEM (29 October 1913 – 17 June 1994)Who's Who in Australia (The Herald and Weekley Times Limited, 1988) pp 167 was an Australian cricketer who played first-class cricket for New South Wales from 1935 to 1937.Cricinfo He served as Chairman of the Australian Cricket Board from 1972 until 1975Cricket Australia – History and was a senior executive with the Australia and New Zealand Banking Group.
Early life Caldwell was born in the Brisbane suburb of Clayfield, Queensland, and educated at Brisbane Grammar SchoolWho's Who in Australia (The Herald and Weekley Times Limited, 1988) pp 167 and Newington College (1927–1930).Newington College Register of Past Students 1863–1998 (Syd, 1999) pp 28 He was a right arm fast medium bowler and right-handed batsman for Northern Districts.
Banking career On leaving school, Caldwell joined the English, Scottish and Australian Bank and at the time of his retirement was National Assistant general manager, and NSW general manager, of the same organisation, but by then known as the ANZ.
War service During World War II, Caldwell served in the 9th Australian Division of the AIF and as a Lieutenant was awarded the British Empire Medal.Who's Who in Australia (The Herald and Weekley Times Limited, 1988) pp 167
Cricket Caldwell played for New South Wales in the Sheffield Shield for three years (1935–1937) and was President of the Northern Districts Cricket Club from 1963 until 1968. He was Chairman of the Australian Cricket Board (1972–1975) during a difficult period of modernisation of the game in Australia.
Honours British Empire Medal (1943) – For distinguished military service in the Middle East.It's an Honour Officer of the Order of the British Empire (1976) – for services to sport.UK list: It's an Honour Honorary Life Member – New South Wales Cricket AssociationObituary – The Newingtonian 1994 pp 210 Honorary Life Member – Marylebone Cricket ClubObituary – The Newingtonian 1994 pp 210
See also List of New South Wales representative cricketers
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