John Melville

JOHN MELVILLE CARLTON FOR EVER
	Jack Melville and Billy Woodfull Played First Game 1877 ----1924
Born 18th January 1856 - Died 12 May 1943 In the 1870's he played both Cricket (First 11 as wicket keeper) and football for his beloved Carlton. He followed on to be a Committee member in both Clubs holding positions of:- Carlton Football Club. General Manager/Secretary from 1892 to 1895 and again in 1901. Carlton Cricket Club. Secretary from 1909 to 1939. He was one of the founders of the Victorian Football League and a delegate to Victorian Cricket Club.	^ Jack Melville
He had 5 children:- Ellen Christina (Later Moller) Born 3-12-1887 Alexander Hugh (Doctor W W 1) Born 5-7-1889 John Rossiter (Killed at ANZAC) Born 31-10-1891 Alexandra Jean (Later Williams) Born 14-5-1988 Marion (Maynie) (Later Carvel) Born 23-11-1905	When he died in 1943 a large group of members from both the Cricket and Football Clubs attended his funeral at the Melbourne General Cemetery. Complied by his grandson, Hugh Williams from original Newspaper clippings that are still in the possession of his family. There is more about Jack Melville at http://www.blueseum.org/tiki-index.php?page=John%20%27Jack%27%20Melville