CRICKETERS' TOUR
TEAM FOR AUSTRALIA MEMBERS ON THE ORION MONTH'S REST APPRECIATED LONDON, Sept. 13 The Marylebone cricket team for Australia left England behind in a smother of mist and rain after exceptionally quiet farewells at Waterloo and Southampton, which contrasted strongly with the enthusiastic scenes always witnessed when Australian teams leave home. The majority of the players are relishing the prospect of a month's rest on board the Orion after, in some cases, several seasons of continuous cricket, broken only by voyages. No member of the Marylebone committee is on board. A radio message from a special representative of the Australian Associated Press on the Orion states that Verity, as a precaution, was ordered to bed to ensure his recovery from influenza.
The other members of the team are all enjoying shipboard life. The amateurs and professionals are dining at the same tables.
The correspondent says he understands that Lord Somers, president of the Marylebone Club, will arrive in Melbourne in time for the third test match on a private visit. He will consult with the Australian Board of Control.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22524, 15 September 1936, Page 9
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