04/07/2005 - Australians
will be able to learn more about the life
of one of nation's greatest sporting heroes
through the Don Bradman Heritage Trail, the
Minister for the Environment and Heritage,
Senator Ian Campbell said today.
"The trail will recognise Sir Donald's
outstanding contribution to Australia's heritage,"
Senator Campbell said.
"The Australian Government is providing
$50,000 to establish the Don Bradman Heritage
Trail to incorporate key places that promote
the life, story and achievements of one of
Australia's greatest heroes and sportsmen.
"There are many places around the country
that are associated with this great cricketer.
Many are prominent sporting places today,
such as the Sydney Cricket Ground, Adelaide
Oval and the WACA.
"Yet as Sir Donald's affectionate nickname,
'the Boy from Bowral', reveals there are also
other, more important places that played a
role his life.
"This far-reaching virtual and physical
heritage trail will help visitors explore
places such as Bradman's birthplace at Cootamundra,
the Bradman Museum at Bowral and the State
Library of South Australia where the Bradman
Collection is housed.
"Visitors will be able to go to these
places either on line, via a website containing
maps, images and interpretive material or
visit them in person.
"The Bradman Heritage Trail is being
developed by the Bradman Foundation in partnership
with the Cootamundra Shire Council and the
State Library of South Australia and will
eventually incorporate all those places in
Australia, and possibly overseas, that are
central to the Bradman story.
"Funding this important project will
enable all Australians experience the places
that played a significant role in life of
one of Australia's great modern heroes.
"We also believe cricket buffs from
around the world will be attracted to this
new presentation of Australian heritage,"
Senator Campbell said.
