QUEST FOR THE “ASHES”

Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1934, Page 4 (Supplement)

QUEST FOR THE “ASHES”

AUSTRALIAN CRICKETERS. “THEY ARE A FINE BODY.” London, April 10. “They are a fine body, not only of cricketers, but of men, and are sure to receive a deservedly popular welcome,” says Mr. Tom Clarke, in a. message from the steamer Orford, which is bringing the Australian cricketers to England. . , Mr. Clarke says that reverberations reaching the ship suggest that attempts are being made in some quarters to revive past controversies. He says: ‘I should like these mischief-makers, who are apparently trying to crab the Australians, first to get to know the team properly. Their only diffidence is a firm and laudable refusal to discuss the controversy. I appeal to the English Press and the public to give them a fair deal. , “From wistful questions as to whether a wet summer is likely, I gather the Australians are not averse to rain, as they think their bowling will. surprise England on sticky wickets.”