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Ashes Test: Australia v England at the MCG
Title:
Ashes Test: Australia v England at the MCG
NFSA ID
99201
Year
1921
Footage from the first day's play of the fourth test between England and Australia, 11–16 February 1921.
Captains Warwick Armstrong (Australia) and JWHT Douglas (England) walk off the field following the coin toss.
The Australians, led by Armstrong, take the field followed by English openers Jack Hobbs and Wilfred Rhodes.
We see short scenes of cricket play with Australians Arthur Mailey and Jack Gregory bowling.
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