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Hokitika Guardian, 21 November 1929, Page 6

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M.O.C. TEAM AT SYDNEY

(Australian Press Association)

SYDNEY, Nov. 20

The. Alarylehone cricketers arrived today in Sydney. They are a team of giants, and they impressed onlookers who gave them a hearty welcome. They were immediately motored to the Hotel Australia, where Mr R. Oxlade (chairman of the Australian Board of Control) and other prominent sportsmen greeted them and expressed the hope that their tour of Australia and New Zealand would lie an enjoyable and memorable one, and that it would have the effect of stimulating interest in nig cricket. Captain Gilligan said the team was not downhearted by its defeat by Victoria.

Mr O’xlade had a conference with

_,,r Gilligan, who requested the abandonment of the Brisbane fixture. Mr Oxhide stated this evening that he had telegraphed to the Queensland Cricket Association along these lines, and did not anticipate a reply until to-morrow, and perhaps not then. The “Sydney Aforning Herald” says: If the Englishmen can field a team against New South Wales, there is no reason, except the incidence of further casualties for not fulfilling the Brisbane fixture.

Worthington is recovering from influenza. Bowley has boils on his arm. L'ornford has a cut over the eye, caused by a ball from Ironmonger. Uiliigan has a slightly strained arm.