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Plaque Inscription: 05-February-2015
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The Gates were dedicated in 2012 to mark the 90th birthday of former Australian and St George cricketer Arthur Morris (1922-2015).
Arthur Robert Morris MBE is a former Australian cricketer who played 46 Test matches between 1946 and 1955. An opener , Morris is regarded as one of Australia's greatest left-handed batsmen. He is best known for his key role in Don Bradman's Invincibles side, which made an undefeated tour of England in 1948. He was the leading scorer in the Tests on the tour, with three centuries. His efforts in the Fourth Test at Headingley helped Australia to reach a world record victory target of 404 on the final day. Morris was named in the Australian Cricket Board's Team of the Century in 2000 and was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2001.
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Arthur Robert Morris MBE is a former Australian cricketer who played 46 Test matches between 1946 and 1955. An opener , Morris is regarded as one of Australia's greatest left-handed batsmen. He is best known for his key role in Don Bradman's Invincibles side, which made an undefeated tour of England in 1948. He was the leading scorer in the Tests on the tour, with three centuries. His efforts in the Fourth Test at Headingley helped Australia to reach a world record victory target of 404 on the final day. Morris was named in the Australian Cricket Board's Team of the Century in 2000 and was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame in 2001.
Location
| Address: | Dora Street, Hurstville Oval, Hurstville, 2220 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.961395 Long: 151.098399 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Gate |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Sport |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 25th January, 2012 |
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Front Inscription
Arthur Morris
Gates
Arthur Morris
Gates
Left Side Inscription
Hurstville City Council
Serving the local community
This plaque was unveiled on 25 January 2012
by
His Worship the Mayor of Hurstville - Clr Steve McMahon
to dedicate the gates to former Australian and St George District cricketer, Arthur Morris, to mark his 90th birthday.
Councillors
Hurstville Ward Peakhurst Ward Penshurst Ward
(Names) (Names) (Names)
Directors
Jeffrey Tripp Michael West Laurie O'Connor
Administration Planning and Development Service Delivery
Clr Steve McMahon Victor G D Lampe
Mayor General Manager
Source: MAHurstville City Council
Serving the local community
This plaque was unveiled on 25 January 2012
by
His Worship the Mayor of Hurstville - Clr Steve McMahon
to dedicate the gates to former Australian and St George District cricketer, Arthur Morris, to mark his 90th birthday.
Councillors
Hurstville Ward Peakhurst Ward Penshurst Ward
(Names) (Names) (Names)
Directors
Jeffrey Tripp Michael West Laurie O'Connor
Administration Planning and Development Service Delivery
Clr Steve McMahon Victor G D Lampe
Mayor General Manager
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
