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Can I become a member of the Bradman Foundation?
YES! You can join the Bradman Foundation and we welcome your membership!
The Bradman Foundation is a non-profit charitable trust, which is not funded by Government, but is reliant on the generosity of supporters through donations, sponsorship, membership and volunteer activities. The Bradman Foundation needs members to help continue the work Sir Donald Bradman considered so important during his lifetime – The promotion of cricket particularly amongst the young.
You can join on-line and enjoy a range of benefits. Click on the 'Community & Fun' tab to read more.
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Does the Bradman Foundation run Cricket Coaching camps?
Yes – The Bradman Foundation has been successfully running annual cricket camps on Bradman Oval since the launch of the program in 1990.
Please go to the 'Get Involved' section of the site where you can read all about the camps and enquire on-line!
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Does this site sell merchandise?
Yes. We offer an extensive range of products and gifts online. Great for presents, for yourself, or for the serious collector!
Many of our products are exclusive to the Bradman Foundation, and we work hard to ensure our range remains varied for the visitor.
Please click on the Shop section to view the Bradman Museum merchandise. You can purchase on-line for immediate delivery!
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Hi, I have a huge assignment on Donald Bradman in the 1930's and I need to find out things to do with the depression and how Bradman coped with it...
I am sure you will find writings relating to the fact that sport and in particular, spectator sport, offered a great sense of escapism for the general public during the depressed times of the 1930's.
To this end, we can gain an understanding as to just how important Sir Donald Bradman came to be to the average Australian. He epitomised every young boys dream. He was the young lad who came from the country and without tuition, achieved great heights. Australians marveled at his successes and this became especially significant during these hard times.
In terms of how Sir Donald coped with the Depression; in 1931 he was offered a very lucrative deal to move to England to play cricket. This would have been extremely attractive to the young Don because he was out of work at the time However, to move to England would mean he could no longer play cricket for his beloved Australia and he declined the offer. It was at this time that a three-way employment offer was formed for Don and this included working for FJ Palmer, a Sydney based sports store, 2UE Radio where Don would broadcast cricket updates and a part-time journalism position with the Sydney Sun.
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How was Donald Bradman significant to Australian History?
This is a very big question that is not simply answered. You will need to visit your Library to answer it in the depth it deserves. In a nutshell though I will give you some idea;
When Don Bradman was only 20 he scored 452 not out for NSW against Queensland. It remained the worlds highest 1st Class score for many years.
Later that year Bradman was part of an Australian team that toured England and was expected to lose the Ashes. Bradman scored 2,960 runs comprising 10 centuries and including the worlds’ highest Test score of 334 runs at an average of 98.66. Australia won the Ashes almost through his efforts alone. He arrived home a hero because he almost single-handedly had beaten England at their own game and literally put Australia on the international map.
Every Australian knew who he was (IMPORTANT cricket was more widely followed then) and he gave the nation a sense of great pride at the time of the Great Depression when life was tough and money was scarce. His cricket successes lifted Australians out of themselves and put smiles on their faces. He remained something constant and reliable in Australian life from 1930 - 1948 and there was (and is) great affection for him. This is why he is celebrated as a significant historical figure.
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