The batting failure of W. A. Brown, Australian Test player, in the Queensland premiership cricket at Brisbane, has caused some comment and surprise. Because of the calls of shield and international cricket, »he played only eight innings for the Colts. There are some Queensland officials who think that Brown would be happier if playing in Sydney, and expect him to go back there before his three season contract has ended. The separation of Brown and Fingleton as opening pair for New South Wales appears to have been bad for Brown, New South Wales and Australia.
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Southland Times, Issue 23182, 24 April 1937, Page 11
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