The Bradman Oval (cricket)

[otherwise]

We took a run up into the Southern Highlands today, destination "The International Cricket Hall Of Fame" and the adjoining Bradman Oval.
Now all except DaveB, roll your eyes.
Typical of the high country, mid summer, overcast and just a little fine rain rolling in and out.

The oval from Deep Square.


Another from Fine Leg


In my mind "The Don" just dispatched a ball from Jardine over Long On for 6.


"The Don" with Sharron.
The water feature represents a pitch with wicket at each end, very well done.


Entrance.


Sharron with Bradman's team.


Inside is huge and photos don't do justice to the exhibition.






In the souvenirs shop Sharron got her hands on the urn that holds the ashes (well a cheap copy).


http://www.internationalcrickethall.com/

 

[DaveM]

Looks like a nice place to visit even for me that is not really into cricket

 

[DaveB]

Absolutely brilliant!

And great pics too.

Just a few months ago I saw an episode of Henry Cole's Greatest Motorcycle Rides and he visited the Bradman Oval and had a guided tour.

 

[DaveB]

In the souvenirs shop Sharron got her hands on the urn that holds the ashes (well a cheap copy).
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Well obviously.

The original is in England.

 

[Rocky]

All that warm weather and green grass, sigh
Nice pics

 

[CarlS]

Good pics. That was a nice trip. Even though I know nothing about Cricket, I would enjoy that museum.

 

[hemibee]

Maybe I missed it but what's with the urn? Who's ashes?

Good pics. That was a nice trip. Even though I know nothing about Cricket, I would enjoy that museum.

Same here Carl.

 

[DaveB]

England play against Australia every two years. Each series comprises five 5-day Test Matches. They play for the Ashes, which are kept in the Urn.

England won the last Ashes series in Australia two years ago so they currently hold the Ashes. The next series is in England later this year.

The Ashes: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ashes

 

[otherwise]

Maybe I missed it but what's with the urn? Who's ashes?

This link will explain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ashes

I could go on about the relationship between England and Australia and the cricketing history but it's complex.
We love and consider England to be our ancestral home but also love to beat them more in sporting contests than any other country.

Edit, Dave beat me to it by seconds, hope that isn't an omen for the next test.

 

[hemibee]

Dave & Kevin thanks for the link, I'll go take a look at it. Even without going to the link yet, I can understand at least the significance of the urn.


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[hemibee]

I just read the link and found something interesting, I'm kin to one of the players, Hugh Hamon Massie. He was named after Hamon Massie/Massey who our family is descended from.

Hugh Hamon Massie (11 April 1854 — 12 October 1938) was a cricketer who played for New South Wales and Australia.[1]

Massie's role in the 1882 Ashes Test at The Oval was almost as pivotal in deciding the result as Fred Spofforth's celebrated performance with the ball.[2] With Charles Bannerman as his opening partner, the hard-hitting Massie scored 55 in 57 minutes from just sixty deliveries, with nine fours, to give the Australians a chance.[3] They duly took the match to win by seven runs.

His son Robert John 'Jack' Allwright Massie was also a noted New South Wales cricketer.[4]


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[otherwise]

So you're not really a Texan but a New South Welsh man.
Well welcome to a big state of 312,528 sq miles and say goodby to little old Texas with only 268,820 sq miles.

 

[hemibee]

Well HOWDY neighbor. . . oops, I mean G'day, Mate!

 

[otherwise]

Well HOWDY neighbor. . . oops, I mean G'day, Mate!

Honestly I was going to say almost the same to you only I didn't know that you would understand, well done "cobber".

 

[blacktiger]

In the souvenirs shop Sharron got her hands on the urn that holds the ashes (well a cheap copy).
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Er, yeah, coz you'd have to come over here to get yer hands on the real thing. Still it's only ever on loan, eh?

This link will explain.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ashes

Re the panel on the right of that page, I might eat my words here but I always understood that the Urn held the ashes of a set of bails that were burnt after England's first ever defeat by those dastardly Colonials Australia. I'm also not sure that it's a replica that is held up by the winning captain.
As otherwise says, there always good rivalry between our countries. Hopefully always in good spirit. There's always good banter between us.
It does seem that we learnt from the Aussies in that we copied a lot of their methods of training and funding which is why we're winning so much in Olympic sports these days.

 

[otherwise]

Hey, even when we win it ya won't let us have a go of it. CRY

 

[blacktiger]

Hey, even when we win it ya won't let us have a go of it. CRY

Well, you know how it is. Sorry to bring up the old history but you lot can't be trusted.................................................

 

[otherwise]

Well, you know how it is. Sorry to bring up the old history but you lot can't be trusted.................................................

Oh so you checked out my grand fathers grand fathers form did ya?
I'll have you know that makes me Australian royalty. Well that's what we call it these days.

 

[blacktiger]

Oh so you checked out my grand fathers grand fathers form did ya?
I'll have you know that makes me Australian royalty. Well that's what we call it these days.

That's the problem, we don't trust Royalty. Especially ours. Bloody Germans & Greeks!