Fingleton and Brown opened for Australia to the bowling of Farnes znd Hammond, The Essex amateur fast bowler gave away six runs in his opening over, but Hammond bowled a maiden.
Wright relieved Farnes when the score-board registered 29, and almost immediately met with success when Fingleton, with only nine to his credit, pulled a long hop into his wicket (34 for one).
Bradman joined. Brown, who appeared confident and treated the crowd to a variety of strokes, The Australian skipper, however, was uncertain in his timing against Farnes, who was put on again at the other end.
At the tea adjournment Brown had 20 and Bradman seven, with the score-board reading 46 for one.
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