CRICKET.
AUSTRALIANS’ WELCOME IN ENGLAND.
(British Official Wireless.) RUGBY, April 26. The members of the Australian cricket team were officially welcomed at Australia House to-day by Sir Granville Ryrie (igh Commissioner for Australia). Many Australians resident in London were present, and past and present English cricket was represented by Mr Warner and Mr Chapman, who captained the last English touring side in Australia, while London was represented by Sir William Waterlow (Lord Mayor). The King’s third son (the Duke of Gloucester), Lord Plumer (president of the Marylebone Cricket Club), Lord Harris, Lord Decies, and representatives of all branches of sport were among the guests at a luncheon subsequently given in honour of the Australians at the Savoy Hotel by the British Sportsmen’s Club. Lord Decies read a telegram from the King welcoming the Australians. His Majesty said: “I am glad that my son is present on this occasion, which, I trust, may be the happy beginning of an enjoyable tour.” Lord Harris, ingreeting the visitors on behalf of English cricket, mentioned that everyone was looking forward to seeing this young side.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18554, 29 April 1930, Page 9
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181CRICKET. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18554, 29 April 1930, Page 9
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