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“When considering the stature of an
athlete or for that matter any person, I set
great store in certain qualities which I
believe to be essential in addition to
skill. They are that the person conducts
his of her life with dignity, with integrity,
courage, and perhaps most of all,
with modesty. These virtues are totally
compatible with pride, ambition, and
competitiveness.”

Sir Donald Bradman speaking at his
induction into The Sport Australia Hall of
Fame, 1985

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2010.08.09

Annual Induction and Awards Dinner 2010

Bookings for the 26th Annual Induction and Awards Dinner are NOW OPEN. Bookings can be purchased online - see website 'Events' for details.

Australia's First Cricket Team to Tour England (Cricket) - 1868

Of all Australia’s famous teams, this was arguably the first international touring side and one of the more unusual. In 1868 battling poor health and lack of organisation, a party of aboriginals under Charles Lawrence played 47 cricket matches in England, commendably winning 14 and drawing 19.

Competition
Aboriginal Tour of England

Captain
Charles Lawrence

Team Members
Dick-a-Dick Jungunjinanuke, Peter Arrahmunijarrimun, Johnny Mullagh Unaarrimin, Johnny Cuzens Zellanach, Sundown Ballringarrimin, King Cole Brippokei, Tiger Bonmbarngeet, Red Cap Brimbunyah, Bullocky Bullchanach, Mosquito Grougarrong, Jim Crow Jallachmurrimin, Twopenny Murrumgunarriman, Charles Dumas Pripumarraman.

Year Awarded: 2002
Sport: Cricket

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