b'The importance of cricket After the First World War there was a return to optimism.Only a few short years after the Allen Allen & HemsleyWith time to enjoy the lighter side of life, the friendlyv Norton Smith & Co game, a young Australian cricketer inter-firm rivalries that had been set aside during the warby the name of Donald Bradman stepped up to the crease years were revived. In 1921 Allen Allen & Hemsley receivedto represent his country. He would become a national a memo from law firm Norton Smith & Co in the form of ainspiration, providing hope and distraction during the summons to compete in the Ashes of the legal profession.challenging years of the Great Depression. The losers would be required to defray the cost of hiring the Sydney Cricket Ground and tea and drinks for all and sundry.By 1932 Bradman was dominating the field, scoring an Allens swift response declared that the Defendants herebyaverage of 120 runs an innings. In response, the English enter an appearance to the Summons herein and disputeteam introduced the infamous bodyline tactic whereby such part of Plaintiffs claim as alleges title to the franchisethe bowler aims for the batsmans body rather than the of champion legal willow wielders. wicket. Considered unsporting, the controversial strategy changed the gentlemens game forever and strained The Allens team had concerns about the superior strengthrelationships between the two countries. Only a few on the of the Norton Smith team, and called on Reginald Allen inEnglish side refused to use this tactic one was Sir George his sixties to lend his support. Allen agreed on the proviso,Oswald Gubby Allen, who went on to captain England in wisely stipulated as it turned out, that he could have aeleven test matches. Gubby was the grandson of Sir George runner. The runner was soon exhausted. The Allens teamWigram Allen. He had moved to England at the age of six claimed victory on the day, with the Allens score card readingand shared the Allen familys love of the game. 3 for 137 after dismissing the Norton Smith team for 124. The women from both offices were not invited to the cricket andAllens represented Sir Donald Bradman for many years, instead attended a performance of The Maid of the Mountainsincluding to protect the iconic Bradman name against at Her Majestys Theatre and, according to a newspaper article,unauthorised exploitation. The firm also provided pro bono were fittingly sustained by a box of chocolates during interval.support for The Bradman Foundation and was instrumentalin the establishment of the Bradman Museum in Sir Donalds childhood home of Bowral. Allens represented Sir Donald Bradman for many yearsThe firm also provided pro bono support for The Bradman Foundationand was instrumental in the establishment of the Bradman Museum in Sir Donalds childhood home of Bowral.102'