Bill Brown
Australian cricketer and soldier
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Died
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Australia
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Served in the Australian Army during World War II. Played first-class cricket for Queensland and represented Australia in Test cricket. Contributed significantly to Australian cricket with skills as a batsman and fielder. Brown's career spanned from 1933 to 1946, with notable performances in various matches, showcasing talent and dedication to the sport.
Scored over 3,000 first-class runs
Represented Australia in 8 Test matches
Member of the Queensland cricket team
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