Sir Donald Bradman’s rare Baggy Green cap has sold for a record‑breaking $460,000 after going under the hammer this afternoon at Lloyds Auctions, marking the highest price ever achieved for a Donald Bradman Baggy Green. The auction concluded on Australia Day, adding to the national significance of the result. The successful bidder, who has chosen…
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Don Bradman’s Only Movie Appearance Published Online
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The National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) has published Sir Donald Bradman’s only ever movie appearance, in the 1936 melodrama The Flying Doctor, to coincide with the 83rd anniversary of ‘The Don’ shooting the scene. In the film, Bradman is seen batting for South Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground. He then has…
Football Legends and Current Champions Honoured as Australia Post Legends
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The 2012 Australian Post Legends have been announced, Gary Ablett Junior, Mark Schwarzer, Billy Slater, David Pocock, Ron Barassi, Joe Marston, John Raper and David Campese and will be appearing on a new set of stamps that will be released on Australia day. Australia Post Managing Director and CEO, Ahmed Fahour commented that 2012 Legends…