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The Borwick Ball: A Small Object with a Big Story
Cricket history is often told through great innings and famous series, but sometimes it’s the smallest objects that carry the richest stories. One such treasure on display at the Bradman Museum is the Borwick Ball. During India’s first tour of Australia as a Test-playing nation in 1947–48, Sir Donald Bradman reached yet another remarkable milestone — his 100th first-class century. After the match, the ball used in this historic moment was souvenired by the match umpire, Georg
Bradman Museum
Mar 231 min read


Women of Cricket at Bradman
The Bradman Museum continues to celebrate cricket’s past while embracing its future, welcoming some of the most influential figures in modern women’s cricket. Visits from stars such as Alex Blackwell, Belinda Clark, Meg Lanning and Ellyse Perry highlight the powerful connection between today’s elite players and the legacy of Sir Donald Bradman. From backyard challenges at Bradman’s childhood home to quiet moments reflecting on cricket history, each visit reinforces the timele
Bradman Museum
Mar 231 min read


The Invincibles: The Legend of Bradman's 1948 Australians
Hello, I’m Tracy Westall the volunteer librarian at the Bradman Library. Here is the first of a series of book reviews on books held in the library . The Invincibles: The Legend of Bradman's 1948 Australians by Peter Allen is a definitive pictorial and statistical tribute to the team and was published to mark the 50 th anniversary of the tour. Peter Allen’s book is a large-format, coffee table, illustrated history, and was designed as a high-end keepsake to celebrate the
Bradman Museum
Mar 231 min read
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