Born in the Adelaide suburb of Hindmarsh, Hamence, at 15 years and 25 days, became the youngest District cricketer in South Australian cricket history when he made his debut for Adelaide club West Torrens in 1930.
Born in the Adelaide suburb of Hindmarsh, Hamence was the cousin of Charlie Walker, a fellow Australian cricketer. At 15 years and 25 days, Hamence became the youngest District cricketer in South Australian cricket history when he made his debut for Adelaide club West Torrens in 1930.