Who was Don Hudson?
Don was born 8/2/1923, the eldest of (2) children to Clarence & Amelia, brother to Beryl attending the Ascot Vale State School  When he left school he undertook an apprenticeship with the “Essendon Gazette” but on 21/1/1942 Don enlisted in the army and went to New Guinea.  Don was attached to the press unit, producers of the famous Guinea Gold daily newspaper and was discharged on 12/9/46, after 1696 days service with the Australian Imperial Forces attaining the rank of Sergeant.
Don joined the Crusaders 1999 Tour of England witnessing Steve Waugh & Australia’s World Cup Win at Lords, meeting Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 11 at Windsor Great Park in a memorable trip that he described as “the trip of a lifetime”.

This Foundation was formed in Don's memory and to support the groth and development of Under 12 cricketers in the region goverened by NWCA.Sincere thanks to all Clubs and individuals who have supported this Foundation.

Club	Amount	Club	Amount
Aberfeldie	$250	Brunswick	$250
Buckley Park	$250	Campbellfield	$250
Clarkefield	$250	Doutta Stars	$250
East Keilor	$250	Flemington	$250
Gladstone Park	$250	Glenroy	$250
Greenvale	$250	Jacana	$250
Moonee Valley	$250	NWCA Board	$1650
Pascoe Vale Central	$250	Roxburgh Park	$250
Taylors Lakes	$250	Tullamarine	$250
West Meadows	$250	Steve Borg	$100
Kielor Park	$250
		TOTAL	$6,600

Current Doners as at 30.7.07

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