Short Leg – 1st Test of 1894/95 at the SCG, Australia v England

Short Leg – 1st Test of 1894/95 at the SCG, Australia v England – Part 2

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This episode of 'Short Leg' is Part 2 of Tom looking back on the famous 1st Test at the SCG of 1894, in which Australia hosted Andrew Stoddart's England side. The match is often credited with being the first great match of the new era, and one that saw many new records established. CREDITS: Presenter & Producer: Tom Ford All music used in podcast comes from the University of California Santa Barbara's remarkable collection of wax cylinder's from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, which are free to download and use. You can donate to the upkeep of these recordings via their website.

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