Cricket enthusiasts were among the first settlers in South Australia. Efforts to form cricket clubs were made in 1836 to form cricket clubs were made in 1836 and the first recorded match was played among the cows in the parklands, but in 1859 the South Australian Club leased and fenced off six acres. This was the genesis of the Adelaide Oval. In 1871 the South Australian Cricket Association was formed, and improved the playing area of the Oval, but was not granted the lease until 1872. The 12 acres, which only one other ground in the world can match for the splendour of its setting. Provides a rich history of cricket as it was played at Adelaide Oval for the first 100 years.
With precision and affection, Sidney Downer has written a book in which ever cricket fan will revel for its lively, witty evocation of so many memorable moments during the first century of the Adelaide Oval. The first century at the Adelaide Oval. Includes Cricketers of yesterday contributed by Sir Donald Bradman and Mr G. R. Fuller.
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With precision and affection, Sidney Downer has written a book in which ever cricket fan will revel for its lively, witty evocation of so many memorable moments during the first century of the Adelaide Oval. The first century at the Adelaide Oval. Includes Cricketers of yesterday contributed by Sir Donald Bradman and Mr G. R. Fuller.