VANGUARD OF TEST TEAM
FAREWELL TO CRICKETERS . Australian Press Association. LONDON, 15th: September. The. vanguard of the English cricketers entrained at St. Pancras. Jardinc, Geary, Staples, and Toono faced a battery of cameras, whilst they joked with a host of friends. Toone's last word was: "We are very confident of victory in the Tests." Mrs. Hobbs, chatting from the carriage window, said: "I am going aboard to prepare Jack's cabin and get things straight. I think I am jolly good to him. A woman's job is to smooth the way." Hobbs smiled broadly, remarking, "I will see you on Thursday, and then, restraighten the cabin." Hobbs did not comment on the possi-
bilities of the Tests, but said:he-was delighted to be able to go to Australia. Ho anticipates a keen tussle, • but' li 9 states that they are always enjoyable, because of the Australians' spirit o£ fair I'lay Amongst the crowd wero Sir Edwin Stockton, Fender, Oliapmau, and other well-known personalities. The ' train. steamed out to the accompaniment of cheers, which reached a. crescendo when a voice boomed:' "Good-byo. Bring back the Ashes with the team/ The trio laughingly shouted, "We will try.'•'
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 57, 17 September 1928, Page 7
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