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Correspondence, memoranda, memorandum of agreement relating to restoration of the Ashes Urn and use of the 'Ashes' brand, compiled by C Maynard, MCC Assistant Secretary (Membership). Includes background notes compiled by Holly Roper-Curzon, MCC Solicitor, for a meeting to discuss the implications of Cricket Australia's prior trade mark registrations for the 'Ashes' word mark and the Ashes Urn image, arrangements for the presentation ceremony at the end of the 2005 Ashes series between England and Australia and the role of the replica Ashes Urn and Waterford Crystal trophy during the ceremony, excerpts from the Arts and Library Sub-Committee meetings on the subject of the Ashes Urn's restoration, papers assessing considerations for the loan of the Ashes urn to Australia in 2002-2003, discussion whether the Ashes Urn should be exhibited in Australia in 2006-2007, report and costings by Plowden and Smith of options for conservation treatment on the Ashes Urn following restoration of the Ashes Urn by Plowden and Smith in 2003, discussion of whether MCC should attempt to purchase an engraved silver tray gifted to William Clarke by Ivo Bligh during the 1882-1883 tour of Australia, photocopies of newspaper articles on MCC's decision not to transport the Ashes Urn to Australia in 2002-2003, MCC's decision not to transport the Australia in 2002-2003 following advice from Plowden and Smith, condition reports by Plowden and Smith on the Ashes Urn, replica Ashes Urn, velvet bag, scores, team lists and letter from Ivo Bligh conducted by Plowden and Smith in 2002, copy of e-mail sent from R D V Knight, MCC Secretary and Chief Executive to James Sutherland of Cricket Australia explaining why MCC could not transport the Ashes Urn to Australia in 2002-2003.

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