Unidentified members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) enjoy a game of cricket ...

Accession Number HOBJ0606
Collection type Photograph
Object type Black & white - Print silver gelatin
Maker Hobson, Phillip Oliver
Place made Japan: Kure
Date made c April 1950
Conflict British Commonwealth Occupation Force, 1946-1952 (Japan)
Copyright

Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain

Public Domain Mark This item is in the Public Domain

Description

Unidentified members of the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) enjoy a game of cricket at Anzac Park. A batsman prepares defend his stumps, while the wicket-keeper is ready to take the ball if it comes through to him. Other fieldsmen wait for a catch. Note the pitch and the batting crease are made from carpet laid over the bare earth.