File 2: Cables and accounts of the Second Test Match between Australia and England at the Melbourne Cricket Ground

10 December 30th. 1932. 1st day Broadcasting ...................................................... Friday December 30 (Underlined) Announcement at beginning of first broadcast at 7.45 a.m. (underlined)

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11 Decenber 30th. 1932. 1st. day Broadcasting. ..................................

Friday December 30 (underlined) Announcement at beginning of second broadcast at 8.30 a.m. (underlined)

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Announcement at end of the first broadcast at 8.30 a.m (underlined)

This broadcast of the second Test match in Australia comes to you by the courtesy of the manufacturers of the GILLETTE razors and blades. We shall be broadcasting to-morrow at 7.45 a.m. and 8.30 a.m (hand written pencil notes [indecipherable] Radio Paris) an account of tomorrow's play. If you find these broadcasts interesting and would like them continued, write and tell the manufacturers of GILLETTE either at 40, Rue Francois 1er Paris or 197, City Road, LONDON.

12 December 30th. 1932. 1st.day Broadcasting. ..............................................

Tea time score Australia 120 for 3 wickets.

The weather was fine and warm when Woodfull and Jardine came out to spin the coin before a crowd of about 50000 people. The crowd was delighted to learn that Bradman was included in the Australian eleven. Jardine again was unlucky, Woodful winning the toss and ofcourse electing to bat. The wicket appeared to be in good condition when Woodfull and Fingleton the first Australian batsmen took their stand at the crease. Larwood and Voce opened the attack for England and they both were bowling in good form although Voce was somewhat the faster of the two. He was making the ball fly and was evidently persisting in the much discussed leg theory form of attack.

The batsmen were intent upon keeping their wickets intact and not upon making runs. they were ultra cautious as is shewn by the absurdly low score of 42 when lunch was taken. The figure is a pre-lunch low record The batsmen were obviously uncomfortable when faving the English shock bowlers as they were frequently hit by the ball and only one four was recorded before lunch.

Shortly before the interval Woodfull, who was beginning to be more at eas (s half cut off of page) ease. was bowled off his pads by Allen. Larwood would appear to have been putting all he could into his efforts as he twice burst his boots. Another unusual incident was the replacing of a faulty ball after two overs. Fingleton was lucky after lunch. When he had scored 27 he was caught by Wyatt but the umpire declared it to be a no ball. The first outstanding incident after lunch was the dismissal of O'Brien who had replaced Woodfull. He was run out after Fingleton called rather hesitatingly for a short run. The crowd were thrilled when it was seen that Bradman was the next batsman to come out. Unfortunately their high hopes of a big score from their idol were bitterly disappointed as off the very first ball be received from Bowes he was bowled in trying to make a wild pull. It was one of the crudest strokes ever seen in a Test Match.

The game had now changed and in spite of the cautious efforts of the opening batsmen England were in a very favorable position with the score at 67 for 3 wickets. A most unsatisfactory (Penned in "state of") affair(s) for Australia on such a perfect wicket. Fingleton had taken 141 minutes to score his 50 . His defence had been perfect and he had not given even the shadow of a chance. McCabe replaced Bradman and he and Fingleton settled down to wear down the attack. The English fielding was admirable not a run being given away, but in spite of this the fouth wicket partnership gradually got the upper hand. The stand reached 50 in 52 minutes and the rate of scoring increased steadily as the bowlers lost some of their early fire and at tea time they were both firmly established the score at this time being:- Fingleton not out 67 Woodfull bowled Allen 10 O'Bryan run out 10 Bradman bowled Bowes 0 McCabe not out 24 extras 9 _____ 120 The first wicket fell at 29 the second at 67 and the third at the same total.

12 December 30th. 1932. 1st. day Broadcasting. ..............................

After tea with only 111 runs added McCabe was easily caught in the slips by Jardine the partnership having added 64 runs in 76 minutes. Voce injured his right hand while fielding but luckily the injury was not serious. Larwood resumed bowling and agin the score became very slow The Australians found it hard work making runs and to add to their difficulties the weather was intensely hot. Hundreds of people fainted in the dense crowd. The struggle was always interesting the bowlers making the batsmen earn every run. Neither Fingleton no Richardson appeared capab ((capab)crossed out) capable of forcing the pace to any extent. These two were continuously - on the defensive. The England bowlers varied their tactics, frequently changing from the leg to the off theory and it was in every way a splendid exhibition which was thoroughly enjoyed by the spectators.

At five o'clock the score was 151 for 4 wickets Fingleton not out 79 Richardson do 10

(In addition to the above the following was broadcast at 8.30)

Fingleton was cleaned bowled after he had been batting for 234 minutes. His was an excellent effort for Australia, he shewed a dogged and coradeous defence. Up to this point the game has proved has proved a distinct triumph for the England attack. As the day advanced the bowlers shewed signs of fatigue but the batsmen were never in a positionto take liberties. Richardson was the only aggressive batsmen. So made 30 in 70 minutes includin (includin) crossed out) including four fours. The attendance was 63993 which constitutes a worlds record and the receipts were L 5577. Woodfull b. Allen 10 O'Brien Run-out 10 Fingleton d. Allen 83 McCabe c. Jardine b. Voce 32 Richardson c. Hammond b. Voce 34 Grimmett c. Sutcliffe b. Voce 2 Oldfield not out 13 extras 10 --------------- 7 wickets for 194 ---------------

Overs Matches Runs Wickets Larwood 16 1 35 0 Voce 17 3 39 3 Allen 17 3 41 2 Hammond 9 3 19 0 Bowes 19 2 50 1 Stumps were drwn at 5.55.

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December 31st. 1932. 2nd. day Broadcasting. -----------------------------------------------------------

Saturday December 31st ---------------------------------

Announcement at beginning of first broadcast at 7.45 a.m. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Announcement at end of the first broadcast at 7.45 a.m ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

This broadcast of the second Test match in Australia comes to you by the courtesy of the manufacturers of the GILLETTE razors and blades. We shall be broadcasting a further description at 8.30 a.m so you will now have time to have a good shave with your GILLETTE before tuning in at 8.30 a.m. on Radio-Paris. If your ((r) crossed out) find these broadcasts interesting and would like them continued, write and tell the manufacturers of GILLETTE either at 40, Rue Francois Ier, Paris or 197, City Road, LONDON.