The Archive · 1928

THE M. C, C, ELEVEN"

IN AUSTRALIA

Arrival in. Good Trim: fidence of the Captain Perth, W. A. Oct. 16, M.CC. team arrived here morning on board the str. Otsunto. A civie reception. was sored. hom, and Tater they had lunch with the Governor of West 'The voyage was singularly cee from unpleasant weather, except for an oceacional sight' rolling which upset the bad sailors, Stapler and Mead are suffering, light attack of lumbago, otherwise the team look ft.

Interviewed by Reuter, Mr, ADR. Chapman, the captain of the team, said that they were arriving at their destination after a happy voyage, "We are all keen to get to work, My knowledge, gained on the fieki and on board' ship, confirms the opinion that the players ye the distinction to lead will wwhold the best traditions of English cricket and sportsmanship both on and off the field. T realize the heavy task ahead, but 1 hope to retain the ashes."" Tf unfor= tunately T fail it will not be for want of t Our mutual confidence inspires in me a feeling that the team is capable of higo achieve ments, T aske England to repose in me similar eonfidence."—Reuter.

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