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South Africa in Australia 1910-11 An original large format (40…
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Melbourne
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2-Sep-2018
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South Africa in Australia 1910-11 An original large format (40 x 56.5) photograph by Kerry Studios, Sydney, showing the full Australian and South African teams in uniform (6 Australians in their 'baggy greens'); and with the original ink signatures of all 26 depicted, in the upper and lower margins. Minor defects and foxing and some loss of mount at lower right corner and upper right edge. Extremely scarce. Overall 54.5 x 76 cm. The Australian team, led by Clem Hill included Warwick Armstrong, Warren Bardsley, Albert Cotter, Herbert Hordern, Victor Trumper and Bill Whitty, won the series 4-1, with Trumper making 661 runs at 94.43 and Whitty taking 37 wickets at 17.08. Faulkner led the batting for South Africa, with 732 runs at 73.20 with Schwarz their most damaging bowler with 25 wickets at 26.04. Interestingly, the visitors played 22 first class matches during their time in Australia, winning 12, drawing 5 and losing 7 including 4 Tests.
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