Frederick John Burton (2 November 1865 – 25 August 1929) was a

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who played

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for

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and in two Test matches in the 1880s for Australia. He later lived in New Zealand where he was an established

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* 1865 births 1929 deaths Australia Test cricketers New South Wales cricketers Victoria cricketers Australian cricket umpires Melbourne Cricket Club cricketers Australian cricketers Cricketers from Victoria (state) Wicket-keepers {{Australia-cricket-bio-1860s-stub mr:फ्रेडरिक बर्टन