Goldfield
Ashes
The
Charters Towers Goldfield Ashes is an amateur cricket carnival
that has been conducted over the long week-end in January
since 1948.
This
Carnival is conducted by the Charters Towers Cricket Association
Incorporated (CTCA), and it is now the largest event of this
type in the southern hemisphere.
2008
was the 60th anniversary for the carnival and the event was
recently given the status of being a Queensland Iconic Event.
The
Goldfield Ashes Objective:
‘The object of the carnival is to bring together from
near and far our fellow cricketers to participate with good
sportsmanship and friendly rivalry in the King of Games. We
welcome you and hope that your stay is a very enjoyable one.’
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