Jessie Miller finally arrived as the first woman to complete an England-to-Australia flight. Although 24 hours late, a huge crowd greeted them on arrival in Darwin, and on their subsequent tour around Australia. In 1928 Lancaster and Miller moved to the United States on the promise of a Hollywood movie which was never made. Miller became an aviator in her own right, competing in the famous "Powder Puff Derby" of 1929. Three years after Miller's pioneering flight, the first solo England - Australia flight by a woman was made in 1930 by Amy Johnson. In 1932, Lancaster was in Mexico looking for
History of Australian cricket from 1930–31 to 1945 and played three first-class matches against South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. New Zealand lost to South Australia by 10 wickets, despite dismissing Don Bradman for only 11. They lost to Victoria by 5 wickets having gained a first innings lead and to New South Wales by 8 wickets. For details, see: CricketArchive tour itinerary History of Australian cricket from 1930–31 to 1945 This article describes the history of Australian cricket from the 1930–31 season until 1945. Notable Australian players during this period include Don Bradman, Bert Oldfield, Bill O'Reilly, Bill Woodfull, Bill Ponsford and Stan McCabe. "For more