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First women's Test match

History of Women's Cricket in Western Australia 1990 ed.20th Century

WACA Ground

WACA Ground
Perth, Australia

The Australia versus England women's Test match played at the WACA Ground 21-24 Match 1958 was the first Test match played at the ground. Western Australian players Betty Newman and Marie McDonald were chosen in the squad with Marie McDonough selected to make her Test debut in this match. Marie was Australia Women's 50th Test player. This Test was also significant as two Western Australian umpires made their debut in this match, Jack Gillott featured in the photograph and Stan McDonald .

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  • Title: First women's Test match
  • Creator: History of Women's Cricket in Western Australia 1990 ed.
  • Date Created: 20th Century
  • Location Created: Perth, Western Australia
WACA Ground

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