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A CONVERSATION PIECE This brochure has been printed on handmade paper imported from the cricket-loving nation of Sri Lanka. It is also unique because it is manufactured from elephant dung and office waste paper.

According to information at the website importants.com.au/maximus/ the paper-making process takes thirteen days and contributes to the protection of the elephant community. The industry is fair trade and is an awardwinning, sustainable, eco-friendly business.

SA vs VICTORIA

COLLATED AND WRITTEN ON BEHALF OF SACUSA BY KRISTEN THOMAS  2013

(INCLUDING THE BOB CROCKETT MEMORIAL SHIELD)

2013

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HISTORY OF THE COMPETITION: 1931 AND COUNTING .

THANKS TO BILL ELLEMOR FROM VCAUSA FOR HIS ASSISTANCE RESEARCHING THE INFORMATION FOR THIS BROCHURE & TO DARRELL HOLT, ALSO FROM VCAUSA, FOR COMPILING THE SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF RECORDS THAT CONSTITUTE THE HISTORY OF THE R M (BOB) CROCKETT MEMORIAL SHIELD.

WHERE IT ALL BEGAN

Friendly rivals from the second match played between cricket umpires from Victoria and South Australia, held in 1936 at St Peter’s College Oval, SA. Source: trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/74163

LET THE GOOD TIMES ROLL – CRICKET FRIENDSHIPS OFFSET ‘THE GREAT DEPRESSION’

Why DID a cricket match between Victorian and

As it turned out, the result of the first match

South Australian cricket umpires begin? And when

was a diplomatically correct ‘draw’. As it was

exactly did it occur? Until recently, accessible rec-

not a limited overs game – and it appears that

ords indicated that 1936 was the inaugural year of

SA declared at 8 for 125 – when Victoria

competition. But modern technology has enabled

reached 7 for 111 at stumps, the game was de-

research into historic newspapers that reveals plans

clared a draw. SA’s Victor Selth (former State

for the interstate fixture were underway as early as

level wicketkeeper) was generously awarded a

1930, and the actual first match was held in Carlton,

trophy by Victoria, for being the best perform-

Victoria in 1931. During the beginning of a signifi-

ing

cant worldwide economic depression this was a

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bold undertaking, but one which was inspired by a desire to promote goodwill and hope. The tradition-

Ernest Ramsden was a Victorian founding play-

al game that ‘The Vics’ and ‘The Croweaters’ in-

er who had the pleasure of umpiring a Sheffield

dulge in today was born of a need to remind people

Shield AND a Vic vs West Indies match at the

that fun is an essential ingredient of life – especially

MCG just prior to the umpires’ game. Depres-

when life is looking challenging.

sion or not, lights were shining brightly for cricket umpires and their beloved game 82 years ago when our partnership began.

The Bob Crockett Memorial Shield – in the event of a dispute, an umpire in this competition is guaranteed to always be right.