Cricket in Australia from the early days to the 1961 Australian tour team, including an interview with Sir Donald Bradman, who discusses the factors behind Australia’s success in cricket. School cricket, expert coaching, Sheffield Shield matches and selection for Test cricket. The last match of the 1961 series with the West Indies at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and the memories and traditions associated with Test cricket.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
002524
Language
English
Subject categories
Documentary → Documentary films - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Bradman, Donald, Sir, 1908-
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cricket - Australia
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cricket - Coaching
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Cricket players
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Melbourne Cricket Ground
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Sports - Australia - History
Hobbies, Recreation & Sport → Test matches (Cricket)
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)