File 4: Cables and accounts of the Fourth Test Match between Australia and England at the Gabba, Brisbane

February 14th. 1933. 4th. day Broadcasting.

Tuesday, February 14th Announcement at beginning of first broadcast at 7.45 a.m. We are going to broadcast a description of the fourth Test Match between England and Australia at Brisbane, through the courtesy of the manufacturers of Gillette rzor and blades.

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Australia 1st innings 340 Australia 2nd innings 89 for 3 England 1st innings 356

The threat of rain have not yet materialised and it was again very sultry when play was resumed this morning. The wickets, although showing considerable signs of wear, is better than might have been expected. O'Reilly and Ironmonger took over the bowling against Paynter and Verity, who had made a useful stand towards the close of play yesterday. Rather naturally the scoring was slow to start with, only 15 runs being put on in the first 30 minutes. Just before the 300 went up Verity was given a life, being missed by Wall from a difficult catch at short leg off O'Reilly. The 300 went up after the inngs had been in progress 514 minutes, whilst the 8th wicket partnership reached 50 after 93 minutes batting. Lunch was taken with the two batsmen still undefeated, the score being 321 for 8. Paynter not out 56 - Verity not out 17.

After lunch Wall and O'Reilly bowled and the score mounted slowly. The bowling seemed to be considerably less deadly than on Monday, not was the fielding as keen as usual. Woodfull tried no less than 7 different bowlers without any success and at 2.45 the Australian first innings score was passed. It had taken England, however, 570 minutes to make 341 runs, whilst Australia made the same number in 414 minutes. Shortly after the 350 was passed Paynter was caught at extra cover by Richardson, after a fine innings lasting 238 minutes. The 8th wicket partnership had put on 92 runs. Mitchell offering little resistance, the innings closed at 3.13 for a total of 356. The scores today were:-

Paynter c Richardson b O'Reilly.......83 Verity not out.................................23 Mitchell lbw O'Reilly...................... 0 extras........ 21 321

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The 8th wicket was an invaluable effort on behalf of the English side as at the close of play yesterday it looked most likely that the Australian 1st innings score would be passed. Great credit is due to Paynter when it is remembered that it was doubtful whether he would be able to play, owing to his attack of tonsolitis.

BOWLING: Overs Maidens Runs Wickets Wall...................... 33 6 66 1 O'Reilly................. 67 26 120 4 Ironmonger......... 42 19 69 3 McCabe............... 23 7 40 2 Bromley............... 10 4 19 0 Bradman.............. 7 1 17 0 Darling................. 2 0 4 0 356

Richardson and Woodfull opened the Australian 2nd innings at 3.33 to the bowling of Larwood and Allen. The deficit of 16 runs was wiped after 20 minutes. Jardine made several quick bowling changes but at the end of an hour's cricket the 1st pair were still unseparated with the score at 45. Richardson was particularly aggressive and had made 32 of this total. He missed when 23 by Leyland at deep square leg. It was not an easy catch. This failure, however, was not unduly expensive, as at 4.17 Richardson was well caught by Jardine at mid offwhen trying to hit a ball from Verity. He made 32 runs in 64 minutes, which included 2 fours. Bradman followed and it was immediately seen that he was in one of his most brilliant moods. He hit 16 runs off Larwood on one over. Larwood, however, soon had his revenge as he got Bradman caught at cover by Mitchell. Bradman had made 24 runs in 32 minutes and had hit three boundaries. Ponsford left the field at 5.30 and Brown took his place. Woodfull tipped a leg break from Mitchell softly into Hammond's hands at slip and Hammond made no mistake. Four wickets down for 91 runs. Woodfull scored 19 in 124 minutes batting. The crowd were dejected at the deplorable failure of the leading Australian batsmen. Darling stayed with McCabe until stumps were drawn for the day and the final figures were:- Woodfull c Hammond b Mitchell........19 Richardson c Jardine b Verity.............32 Bradman c Mitchell b Larwood..........24 Ponsford c Larwood b Allen............... 0 McCabe not out.................................14 Extra ... 11 Darling not out.................................. 8 TOTAL: 108 CONTD. SHEET ATTACHED Announcement at the end of first broadcast at 7.45 a.m.

This broadcast of the fourth Test Match in Australia comes to you by the courtesy of the manufacturers of the Gillette razor and blades. We shall be broadcasting a further description and close of play scores 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. to Radio-Paris.

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This with four wickets down in their 2nd innings the Australian are only 92 runs ahead. Not a very satisfactory position.

Wickets fell 1 for 46 2 " 79 3 " 81 4 " 91

Larwood 1 for 33 Allen 1 " 26 Hammond 0 " 14 Verity 1 " 13 Mitchell 1 " 11

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Tuesday, 14th February Announcement at beginning of second broadcast at 8.30 a.m. We are now going to continue the description, started between 7.45 and 8.00 a.m. of the fourth Test Match between England and Australia at Brisbane through the courtesy of the manufacturers of Gillette razor and blades.

The Gillette manufacturers employ some of the finest engineers and metallurgists in their laboratories continually conducting research work to improve the quality of their products. It was in their laboratories that the principle of the slotted blade was evolved; by this method it is possible to use a higher tempered steel and one which will take a keener edge than ever before. Yet this can be done without the risk of the blade cracking in the holder as would have happened with the old three hole blades.

If you have not tried the new slotted Gillette blade, buy a packet today and prove to yourself that it gives a keener shave and lasts longer than any blade you have previously tried. Make sure you ask for the slotted Gillette blades which fits all types of Gillette razors.

Australia 1st innings 340 Australia 2nd innings 108 for 4 England 1st innings 356

The threat of rain have not yet materialized and it was again very sultry when play was resumed this morning. The wicket, although showing considerable signs of wear, is better than might have been expected. O'Reilly and Ironmonger took over the bowling against Paynter and Verity, who had made a useful stand towards the close of play yesterday. Rather naturally the scoring was slow to start with, only 15 runs being put on in the first 30 minutes. Just before the 300 went up after the innings had been in progress 514 minutes, whilst the 8th wicket partnership reached 50 after 93 minutes batting. Lunch was taken with the two batsmen still undefeated, the score being 321 for 6. Paynter not out 56 - Verity not out 17.

After lunch Wall and O'Reilly bowled and the score mounted slowly. The bowling seemed to be considerably less deadly than on Monday, not was the fielding as keen as usual. Woodfull tried no less than 7 different bowlers without any success and at 2.40 the Australian first innings score was passed. It had taken England, however, 570 minutes to make 341 runs, Paynter was caught at extra cover by Richardson after a fine innings lasting 238 minutes. The 8th wicket partnership had put on 92 runs. Mitchell offering little resistance, the innings closed at 3.13 for a total of 356. The scores today were:-

Paynter c Richardson b O'Reilly .....83 Verity not out................................23 Mitchell lbw O'Reilly...................... 0 extras.... 21 356

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The 6th wicket was an invaluable effort on behalf of the English side as at the close of play yesterday it looked most unlikely that the Australian 1st innings score would be passed. Great credit is due to Paynter when it is remembered that it was doubtful whether he would be able to play, owing to his attack of tonsolitis.

BOWLING: Overs Maidens Runs Wickets --------------- Wall.............. 33 6 66 1 O'Reilly.......... 67 26 120 4 Ironmonger... 42 19 69 3 McCabe......... 23 7 40 2 Bromley........ 10 4 19 0 Bradman........ 7 1 17 0 Darling........... 2 0 4 0

Richardson and Woodfull opened the Australian 2nd innings at 3.33 to the bowling of Larwood and Allan. The deficit of 16 runs was wiped after 20 minutes. Jardine made several quick bowling changes but at the end of an hour's cricket and the 1st pair were still unseparated with the score at 45. Richardson was particularly aggressive and had made 32 of this total. He was missed when 23 by Leyland at deep square leg. It was not an easy catch. This failure, however, was not unduly expensive, as at 4.17 Richardson was well caught by Jardine at mid off when trying to hit a ball from Verity. He made 32 runs in 64 minutes, which included 2 fours. Bradman followed and it was immediately seen that he was in one of his most brilliant moods. He hit 16 runs off Larwood on one over. Larwood however, soon had his revenge as he got Bradman caught at cover by Mitchell. Bradman had made 24 runs in 32 minutes and had hit three boundaries. Paynter then came in but he was not fated to stay long. He was brilliantly caught at short leg by Larwood for a duck. It was a one-handed catch and the ball was taken very low down. Allan was the bowler. The English fielding is very keen and reached a very high standard. The bowling too is remarkably accurate and the English team have obviously thoroughly got their tails up. Paynter left the field at 5.30 and Brown took his place. Woodfull tipped a leg break from Michell softly into Hammond's hands at slip and Hammond made no mistake. Four wickets down for 91 runs. Woodfull scored 19 in 124 minutes batting. The crowd were dejected at the deplorable failure of the leading Australian batsmen. Darling stayed with McCabe until stumps were drawn for the day and the final figures were:- Woodfull c Hammond b Mitchell.....19 Richardson c Jardine b Verity..........32 Bradman c Mitchell b Larwood.......24 Ponsford c Larwood b Allan............ 0 McCabe not out.............................. 6 Extra ... 11

CONTD. ON SHEET ATTACHED Announment at the end of broadcast at 8.30 a.m. This broadcast of the fourth Test Match in Australia comes to you by the courtesy of the manufacturers of the Gillette razors and blades. We shall be broadcasting tomorrow morning at 7.45 a.m. and 8.30 a.m. from RadioParis, an account of the days play.