| MCC MAKE TEST START First Test cricket between England and Australia in Brisbane. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5914 |
| Catalog #: | 29907 | |
| Clip Number: | 29907-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 62/100 | |
| Timecode: | 01:03:01 - 01:07:57 | |
| Location: | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | |
| Year Shot: | 1962 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | Yes | |
| Headings: | CROWDS: Spectators, Sports LOCATIONS/AUSTRALIA: Queensland, Brisbane SPORTS/CRICKET: Professional | |
| Description: | 'MCC MAKE TEST START". Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. General view of Queens Street in Brisbane (street scene). England cricketers Edward Dexter, Peter Parfitt and Fred Titmus walk along the street towards camera. David Sheppard signs an autograph book for a young man. Crowds make their way to Test Match along street. Australian Cricket Team pose for photographers. L/S of Sir Don Bradman and two Australian selectors walking off field after inspecting wicket. C/U of Bradman. C/U of Richie Benaud, Captain of Australian team. General view of massed crowds in the stands. Various shots of the match over different days. Players seen include Fred Trueman, J Brian Statham, Alan Smith, Fred J Titmus, Reverend David S Sheppard, Geoffrey Pullar, Edward R Dexter, Len J Cowdrey, Kenneth F Barrington (England) and R Benaud, B Booth, R Simpson, W Lawry, RN Harvey, G McKenzie, AK Davidson, P Burge (Australian). Various shots of the crowds watching and applauding. Among them are the Duke of Norfolk and Wesley Hall. The game ends in a draw. People run onto the field as the players walk off. | |
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