Beulah, Tasmania facts for kids
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 Beulah
Location in Tasmania
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| Population | 79 (2016 census) |
| LGA(s) | Kentish Council |
| State electorate(s) | Lyons |
| Federal Division(s) | Lyons |
Beulah is a small township located on the north-west coast of Tasmania, an island state in Australia. It sits south of Devonport, Tasmania, right at the base of the beautiful Mount Roland, Tasmania. The nearest bigger town is Sheffield, Tasmania.
Interestingly, there's a tiny area nearby called Lower Beulah. Even though it's called "Lower," it's actually higher up on the foothills of Mount Roland than the main town!
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What Sports Are Popular in Beulah?
Beulah is home to one of the oldest cricket clubs in Tasmania. The Beulah Bushrangers Cricket Club was started way back in 1896. People were playing cricket in the Beulah area even before the club officially formed.
A Family Team and Early Wins
In the 1930s, the cricket team was mostly made up of one family: the Dawkins. Brothers Lewis and Cecil Dawkins played for the club until they were in their 50s! They competed in local cricket groups like the Roland Cricket Association.
The Beulah team won their very first major championship in 1946. This was the A Grade Premiership in the Kentish Cricket Association.
The Club's Comeback and Golden Age
After a break of 26 years, the club started up again in the 1979–80 season. This was thanks to Craig T Davey and Grant Youd. The 1980s became a "golden age" for the club. They won championships in 1987, 1988, and 1989, often led by Brendon Davey.
During this time, the young team was very strong at batting. They scored over 400 runs in 50 overs seven times! In 2003, a more experienced Beulah team won their last championship in the Kentish area.
Recent Years and Club Legends
The club took another break in 2004 when the Kentish Cricket Association stopped. But it reformed again in the 2010–2011 season. This time, they joined the Mersey Valley Cricket Association. Club legends Davey and Youd, along with Quentin von Stieglitz, Ashley McCarthy, and Jamie Smithurst, helped bring the team back.
In their first year in the new association, both the A reserve and B grade teams made it to the finals. By 2012, an amazing eleven members of the Davey family were playing for the club!
The Beulah Bushrangers have continued to play, winning championships in 2015/2016 (A Reserve) and 2019/2020 (B Grade). In the 2021/22 season, Craig T Davey played his 500th game for the club, a huge achievement! He and Brendon Davey, both in their sixties, continue to play as co-captains today.
