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How John Howard stepped in to protect Don Bradman’s name – Sydney Morning Herald
As Prime Minister, John Howard took action when he learned of proposals by some business owners to use cricket great Don Bradman’s name.
According to documents released today by the National Archives of Australia, Mr Howard urged his cabinet to amend the Corporations Act, to be drafted by assistant treasurer Rod Kemp, which would confirm Bradman’s unique status among Australians and elevate the protection of his name to a statutory level.
Don Bradman pictured at training in Adelaide in 1948.Credit:Archive
Mr Howard had a few months earlier delivered the inaugural Bradman oration in Melbourne, where he described the then 92-year-old…
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