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Australia tour to England 1909. ‘England v. Australia’. Fifth Test. Early original commemorative silk scorecard for the 5th Test, played at Kennington Oval, 9th- 11th August 1909. Australia batted first and reached 325, Bardsley scoring 136, Trumper 73 and Macartney 50, with Carr taking 5/146. In reply England made 352, (Sharp 105, Rhodes 66, Fry 62, Hutchings 59, Cotter taking 6/95). In their second innings Australia made 339/5 declared with a second century from Bardsley (130), and Noble scoring 55. England ended 104/3 (Rhodes 54) and the match was drawn. The silk scorecard with light folds, otherwise in exceptionally good condition.