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Sir Donald Bradman funeral and memorial service details announced
Australian Cricket Board - 28 February 2001

The Australian Cricket Board (ACB) and the Bradman family announced in Adelaide today funeral and memorial service details for the late Sir Donald Bradman.

Details are in Adelaide time.

The Funeral - Thursday 1 March 2001

7pm Hearse departs Pengelley & Knabe funeral parlour at 290 Greenhill Road in Glenside and then travels down Greenhill Road, Anzac Highway, South Road, Ayliffes Road, Fiveash Drive, Goodwood Road, finishing at Centennial Park in Pasadena.

Hearse entering Centennial Park marks the end of public access to the ceremony.

8pm Private service begins at Centennial Park.

The public can pay respects to Sir Donald along the route from Pengelley & Knabe funeral parlour to Centennial Park.

The Memorial service - Sunday 25 March 2001

7pm An hour long service begins at St Peter's Cathedral in King William Road, North Adelaide.

Speakers at the memorial service are Sir Donald's son John Bradman, Governor General Sir William Deane, former Australian captain Richie Benaud and Jill Gauvin, a personal friend of Sir Donald.

A large video screen will be set up at the Adelaide Oval (next to St Peter's Cathedral) for public viewing of the service.

© 2001 Australian Cricket Board


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