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Title
R.H. Coningsby - letter from Victor Trumper, 3 February 1913
Creator
R.H. Coningsby
Call number
SAFE/MLMSS 6979 (Safe 1/221)
Level of description
fonds
Date

3 February 1913
Type of material
Textual Records
Reference code
404390
Issue Copy
Digitised
Physical Description
0.02 metres of textual material (1 folder) - manuscript
ADMINISTRATIVE/ BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY

Victor Trumper (1877-1915), was a right-handed batsman who played 32 tests for Australia between 1899 and 1912. He was universally admired for his sportsmanship and the artistry of his batting. He died from Bright's disease at the age of 37.
Scope and Content
In this letter Victor Trumper briefly outlines his philosophy of cricket and refers to two of his contemporaries - George Giffen and Dr W.G. Grace.
Copying Conditions
Reproduction Restricted
Finding Aids
Read the transcription here: archival-classic.sl.nsw.gov.au/_transcript/2017/D00007/a928347.html
General note

Microfilm available at: CY4082, frames 1 - 9
Digital order no: Album ID : 874492
Name
Giffen, George, 1859-1927
Grace, W.G. (William Gilbert), 1848-1915
Trumper, Victor, 1877-1915
Subject
Cricket--Australia.
Cricket players.
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Champions: Australian Sporting Greats
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