Robert Herbert 'Hubert' Johnston (1 May 1865 — 15 February 1910) was a

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first-class

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er and solicitor. The son of Robert Bruce Johnston, he was born at

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in May 1865. He was educated at the

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, before attending

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in England. From Clifton College, he matriculated to the

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, and was admitted to the

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in 1890 in his capacity as a solicitor. Johnston played

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er for

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, captaining the club. He first played for

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in a minor match against the touring

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in 1886. He continued to represent Scotland in minor matches throughout the 1890s, later captaining the side against the touring

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in 1902, although the match was not afforded first-class status. He subsequently captained Scotland against the Australians in 1905, which was their first match to be afforded first-class status. Batting twice in the match, he was dismissed for 13 runs by Bill Howell in Scotland's first innings, while in their second innings he was dismissed without scoring by

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. Outside of cricket, Johnston played inter-city

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and was noted as being an able

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and golfer; in golf, he was a member of the

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and was successful in golf competitions held there in 1893 and 1894, winning silver and gold respectively, and was subsequently recorder for the club. His membership of Scottish golf clubs extended to

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. Johnston assisted at the University of Edinburgh as secretary to its curators. He died suddenly on 15 February 1910, while attending the Edinburgh University Ball.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Johnston, Hubert 1865 births 1910 deaths Cricketers from Edinburgh People educated at Edinburgh Academy People educated at Clifton College Alumni of the University of Edinburgh Scottish solicitors Scottish cricketers Scottish cricket captains