When the First World War ended in November 1918, thousands of Australian servicemen were in Europe as members of the First Australian Imperial Force, and many remained until the spring of 1919. In Eng
The Australian Imperial Force Touring XI photographed at Lord's Cricket Ground in June 1919. Back row (L to R): Staff Sergeant C. S. Winning, Dental Section, AIF Headquarters (HQ); Sergeant H. S. Love, Australian Army Service Corps (AASC); Gunner J. T. Murray, 103rd Battery; Gunner E. Bull, 26th Battery; Lieutenant J. M. Gregory, 4th Divisional Artillery; Captain E. J. Long, Deputy Assistant Provost Marshal, Weymouth; Corporal W. A. S. Oldfield, 15th Brigade (Field Ambulance). Middle row: Major
Colin Blythe's final match was against an AIF XI
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Sir John Berry Hobbs was an English professional cricketer who played for Surrey from 1905 to 1934 and for England in 61 Test matches between 1908 and 1930. Known as "The Master", he is widely regarde
Hobbs in about 1920
Hobbs regularly practised cricket on Parker's Piece in his youth.
Hobbs in his early career
Hobbs (right) opening the batting with Tom Hayward during the County Championship match between Surrey and Warwickshire at the Oval on 2 May 1910