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THE AUSTRALIANS FIRST MATCH
The opening match of the Australian cricket tour was at Worcester and the Press Tent was crowded with interested spectators. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or...
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BRADMAN TIPS TEST SELECTORS
At the Cricket Writers Dinner, Don Bradman has a tip for the England selectors. The Duke of Edinburgh, also present at the dinner, is the man. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE WORLD OF SPORT - THE ""AUSSIES"" LOOSEN UP
The Australian cricketers get in some practice at Lord's. They also attended a luncheon at the Savoy given by the British Sportsman's Club. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within...
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THE AUSTRALIANS ARE HERE
Exclusive pictures of the Australian Test Team onboard the liner ""Strathaird"" during their journey to England. A large crowd turned out at Southampton to welcome them and Don Bradman made a short speech to the waiting press....
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AUSTRALIAN NEWS
DEMONSTRATORS DEFY POLICE - In Sydney the New Housewives Association staged a demonstration against rising prices. There was also a demonstration in Brisbane this time led by Communist agitators. ® TEST TEAM DEPARTS - FAMOUS ACTORS...
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SPORT - SIR DON'S FINAL CURTAIN
At Sydney, Sir Donald Bradman plays in testimonial match, - his last appearance - and scores just over 50 runs. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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CRICKET TOURISTS LOOSEN UP
The MCC Touring Team get some practice before the start of their Australian Tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced...
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AUSTRALIA RETAINS ""THE ASHES""
Although England managed a draw in the Third Test at Melbourne, Australia retained ""The Ashes"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection...
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CAPETOWN VISIT CONTINUED
The Royal Family attend a race meeting which had been specially arranged by the South African Turf Club. They also visited Simon's Town Naval Base to see Cadets in training. The climax of the Capetown visit was the opening of Parliament....
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SPORT - MCC TOURISTS ARE THERE
The MCC team have arrived in Australia, first port of call being Freemantle. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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SPORTSMAN'S CORNER
ETON V HARROW - At Lord's the annual cricket match between the two Public Schools ended in a draw. ® KING'S PRIZE - The winner of the shooting competition at Bisley was Squadron Leader Willott. ® CYCLING-FRENCH STYLE - Cycles of all...
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AFTER THE ""ASHES""
The MCC team depart for Australia, leaving Southampton aboard the ""Stirling Castle"". Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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TEST - 4TH AT LEEDS
South Africa's first innings produced only 175 runs. A heavy downpour on the morning of the second day delayed the start of England's innings, but it didn't prevent Hutton scoring a century when play resumed. Disclaimer: British...
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MCC STRIKE FORM IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA
The MCC meet South Australia at Adelaide. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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DON BRADMAN IS BACK AT THE WICKET
Don Bradman playing in Club cricket at Adelaide showed that he was in need of practice. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are...
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MCC VERSUS WESTERN AUSTRALIA
The first of the MCC's tour matches was against Western Australia. Thanks to Wally Hammond, who scored 208, they built a first innings lead of 477. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions...
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SPORT: MIDDLESEX CHAMPIONS
Middlesex have won the County Cricket Championships Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do...
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OLD TRAFFORD TEST
South Africa won the toss and batted first in the Third Test, they were all out for 339. Both Compton and Edrich reached their centuries despite the state of the pitch. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views...
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SOUTH AFRICANS TAKE THE FIELD
The South African cricket team play their first tour match at Worcester. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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SPORT - CRICKET VISITORS
The South African cricketers warm up for their tour. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do...
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Second Test Match V. New Zealand At The Oval
Fol. England 416 for 4 (decl.) New Zealand 193 and 197. ""It was the old Hammond again"" says Mr MD Lyon in his commentary on the second day of the Test Match. Hammond make 100 not out, and the English bowlers dismissed their opponents...
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Amy Johnson Meets The Test Match Victors & Australians Tell The World About Their Happy Tour.
Girl Heroine of great flight encounters at Brighton the only Australians she hadn't met before. After the introduction of the team in the last issue, Mr Victor Richardson, the Australian Vice Captain talked about Woodfull and other...
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Final Stages Of the Oval Test Match - Australia Win Back the Ashes
An unhappy Test Match for England draws to a close. England second innings. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for...
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England Win Test By Innings and 17
West Indies are all out for 100, and 195 in follow-on with bad light adding to difficulties at the Oval. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...