The Queen with R. Benaud, N. Harvey, C. McDonald at Lord's CG, 22 June 1961
Object Type
Photography/Photograph/Black and white
Date Used
22 Jun 1961
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Brief Description
Press photograph of Queen Elizabeth being introduced to Australian Test cricketers. Printed text attached to the reverse reads 'QUEEN AT LORD'S./ H.M. THE QUEEN VISITED LORD'S CRICKET GROUND TODAY (THURS)/ WHERE SHE MET MEMBERS OF THE ENGLAND AND AUSTRALIAN TEAM ON/ THE FIRST DAY'S PLAY./ RICHIE BENAUD THE TOURISTS CAPTAIN, WHO IS NOT PLAYING/ IN THE TEST, INTRODUCES NEIL HARVEY, WHO IS CAPTAINING THE AUSTRALIAN TEAM FOR THIS MATCH, TO H.M.THE QUEEN. ON THE RIGHT IS COLIN McDONALD/ S & G 22/6/61 .R.W.'. Benaud was injured and could not play.
Measurements
0 - Whole: H: 205 W: 253 D: 1mm (H: 8 1/16 W: 9 15/16 D: 1/16")
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Associated Person
Date Used
22 Jun 1961
Location
In storage
Registration No
M7259
Credit Line
Kindly donated to the Melbourne Cricket Club Museum by Colin McDonald
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