Barnett, ¢. Brown, b. McCormick 18 Hutton, c. Brown, b. McCormick 4 Edrich, b. McCormick Hammond, not out... 139 Paynter, Tm. O'Reilly '99 Compton, 1.b.w. O'Reilly 6 Ames, not ow! 4 Extras B
Total for 5 wkts. 233
Fall of wickets:—12-1 (Hutton); 20-2 (Edrich); 31-3 (Barnett); 252-4 (Paynter); 271-5 (Compton)
Australia isvin the grip of another spell of "Test fever," as reflected in the sudden activity of fuel merchants, Heavy stocks of wood, coal and coke are being laid in, in anticipation of the demand from: people—both young and old—who will sit up until the early hours of the morning listening to test broadcasts.
Radio dealers report a record sale of wireless sets, and listening licences have increased enormously.
"Test Fever" is identifiable without any special medical training, The symptoms are apparent to even ihe least observant, but employers of large staffs are among the best at diagnosis, Dark circles under the eyes with a marked air of lassitude, and a general disinclination to work, are the outstanding features after the first night's attack, however, as the hour approaches for the commencement of the test broadcasts on the succeeding day the patient seems to revive momentarily; "Another four to Bradman" hi such a magical effect that the patient is able to sit up all night and take much nourishment and consume many cocktails and cigarettes.—Reuter.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.