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C1905
Tour of X. Australian XI. in England
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Rare 1905 fixtures card for the Australian cricket tour in England. Manuscript scores noted for May and June. Advert for the famous Adam’s Marble Bar which was on the site of the present day Hilton Hotel, George street, Sydney. The … Read Full Description
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Full Title:
Tour of X. Australian XI. in England
Date:
C1905
Artist:
Condition:
In good condition.
Technique:
Printed on thick cream coloured card.
Paper Size:
76mm
x 114mm
AUTHENTICITY
Genuine antique
dated:
1905
Description:
Rare 1905 fixtures card for the Australian cricket tour in England. Manuscript scores noted for May and June. Advert for the famous Adam’s Marble Bar which was on the site of the present day Hilton Hotel, George street, Sydney.
The Australians played 35 first-class matches including 5 Tests. England won the Test series 2–0, with three matches drawn. Australia was captained by Joe Darling. The England captain in all five Tests was Stanley Jackson. The Australian team comprised; Joe Darling (captain), Monty Noble (vice-captain), Warwick Armstrong, Tibby Cotter, Reggie Duff, Algy Gehrs, Syd Gregory, Clem Hill, Bert Hopkins, Bill Howell, Jim Kelly, Frank Laver, Charlie McLeod, Phil Newland Victor Trumper.
