Credited as the founder of the first women's cricket teams in Tasmania.
On September 2, 1873, a significant moment in women's sports occurred when Lily Poulett-Harris was born, a future pioneer who would create Australia's first documented women's cricket teams. Her life and efforts played a crucial role in this foundational achievement, a feat that further cemented her legacy in sporting history. As a trailblazer for women's cricket, she initiated new opportunities for women, promoting the idea that sports should be accessible to all, regardless of gender. Her establishment of organized teams represented a breakthrough for women's participation in cricket, which had been predominantly male until then.