Picture Trails: Sport

Australians and the Olympics

From the 1956 games in Melbourne, to the 2000 games in Sydney, Australians love the athletes, the events and the Olympic spirit.

Take the Olympic trail and discover some highlights in Olympic history.

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The Myer Emporium Ltd - 314 -336 Bourke Street, Melbourne, Australia (detail); State Library of Victoria

Cricket in Australia

The first competition game of cricket in Australia was played in Sydney in 1803. It has since become a national pastime. 'Our Don Bradman' is a national hero and we have countless local players inspired by state and national teams. We even have the Prime Minister's XI.

Take the cricket trail for highlights of Australia's cricketing history.

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Signed portrait of Donald Bradman at the Adelaide Oval (detail); Crane, Kenneth; ca.1934; National Library of Australia