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Speedway, Australian Test Team 1936 (b/w photo)
8671583 Speedway, Australian Test Team 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Speedway, Australian Test Team 1936. Riders, left to right: A Wilkinson (West Ham), Ron Johnson (New Cross), Lionel Van Praag (Wembley), Vic Huxley (Captain) (Wimbledon), Dicky Case (Hackney Wick), and Max Grosskreutz (Belle Vue). Australia met England in the first official Speedway Test Match at Wembley on 28 May 1936. Australia held the English team for the first half of the meeting when the score read England 32, Australia 22, but afterwards could not reproduce their true form, the final result being England 65 points, Australia 43 points. Illustration for Photocard issued by Ardath Tobacco in c.1936.); © Look and Learn
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© © Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
Appointment Australia Australia Australians Captain Date Encounter Meetings Read Reading Action To Read Wembley Years 1930 Years 30 Years Thirty
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This vintage print captures the Speedway Australian Test Team of 1936 in all their glory. The riders, including A Wilkinson, Ron Johnson, Lionel Van Praag, Vic Huxley (Captain), Dicky Case, and Max Grosskreutz, are lined up proudly for this historic moment.
Australia faced off against England in the first official Speedway Test Match at Wembley on May 28th, 1936. The competition was fierce as both teams fought for victory. In the first half of the meeting, Australia held their own with a score of 22 points to England's 32. However, they couldn't maintain their momentum and ultimately fell short with a final score of England 65 points to Australia's 43.
This image is not just a snapshot from history but a testament to the skill and dedication of these athletes who represented their country on an international stage. It serves as a reminder of the passion and camaraderie that defines sportsmanship across borders.
The details captured in this photograph by English Photographer highlight the intensity and excitement of Speedway racing during this era. It is a piece of sporting history that continues to inspire fans around the world today.
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