Arthur Morton Ollivier was a businessman in Christchurch, New Zealand, a cricketer, mountaineer, and chess player.
17 Facts About Arthur Ollivier
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Arthur Ollivier was the eighth son of John and Elizabeth Ollivier.
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Arthur Ollivier received his education at Christ's College from 1862 to 1865; he was pupil number 179.
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Arthur Ollivier was playing when Canterbury first met Auckland in 1873; the year that the Auckland team was founded.
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Arthur Ollivier played against England in February 1877, and against Australia in January 1878.
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Injury forced Ollivier to retire from the game in 1883.
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Arthur Ollivier became a trainer, administrator and selector of players.
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In 1882, Edward Cephas John Stevens and Arthur Ollivier initiated the purchase of a parcel of land which became Lancaster Park; this was to overcome the problem of spectators not paying a fee at Hagley Oval.
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Arthur Ollivier was known for his mountaineering exploits and Mount Arthur Ollivier is named for him.
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Arthur Ollivier was a noted sports person in rugby and athletics, especially sprinting.
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Arthur Ollivier was in partnership with Trevor Grierson before becoming self-employed.
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Arthur Ollivier was a member of many organisations, and he was often on the committee.
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Arthur Ollivier was president of the Old Boys' Association of Christ's College from 1895 until his death.
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Arthur Ollivier was deeply involved with the administration of cricket.
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Arthur Ollivier went to Castle Hill in the high country for a change of air, but returned even more ill.
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Arthur Ollivier died at the early age of 46 on 21 October 1897 at home in the Christchurch suburb of Opawa.
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Arthur Ollivier was buried on a Saturday, and out of respect to him, all cricket matches in Canterbury got cancelled on that day.