The NFSA is sharing rarely seen moving images from the landmark Test Cricket series of summer 1932–33, digitally preserved from our source 35mm nitrate film components.

A panning shot around the stands at the S.C.G. shows a huge crowd present at a 1933 test match between England and Australia.

Highlights from the fourth Bodyline test against England. Featuring footage of Don Bradman both batting and bowling.

England Captain Douglas Jardine speaks after winning the first Ashes test in Sydney in the infamous 1932-33 '

Following an agreement between Kerry Packer and the Australian Cricket Board in mid-1979, World Series Cricket players were once again able to be selected for the 'official' Australian cricket team

Following an agreement between Kerry Packer and the Australian Cricket Board in mid-1979, World Series Cricket players were once again able to be selected for the 'official' Australian cricket team

This ad features players from the popular West Indian cricket team and shows how valuable they were at the time in terms of entertainment and promotion of cricket in Australia.

It was a long summer for Australia against the West Indies in 1984-1985.

Having been outplayed for the season and trailing 3-0, both teams headed to Sydney for the fifth and final test.

Greg Chappell, Dennis Lillee and Rodney Marsh are 3 of Australia's all-time great cricketers. Their careers spanned the 1970s and early 1980s.

One of the most controversial events in cricket history was the 'underarm incident' between Australia and New Zealand.