48852 Young Australian 1899 Requires a border trim, 27cm x 18.5cm, in well preserved condition and would look wonderful framed. "They are a fine lot of fellows - cheery and hopeful. They want to beat their masters, and for the first two months they have had a splendid career".....Completely original and Salvaged from a much damaged copy of "The Young Australian", 1899, is this interview entitled "A chat with the Australian Champions", conducted by Major Wardill with M.A. Noble (New South Wales) and Frank Laver (Victoria), spread over 4 pages with a classic full page photo plate of the Australian cricket team of 1899. The members include ,V. Trumper, W.P. Howell, C. McLeod, Hugh Trumble, M.A Noble, A.E. Jones, F.Laver, J.J Darling, F.A. Iredale, E. Jones, Clement Hill , S.E. Gregory and J.J. Kelly. The interview is fascinating as they discuss the rise of the "Colonial's" , their cricketing backgrounds, the grounds in Australia, ability of the team members and much more. A tremendous addition for the early Australian cricket enthusiast, well over 100 years old, and a quite rare record. $75.00AUD
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