Hundreds have packed into the high school hall at Macksville, New South Wales, to bid farewell to Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes. At his mother Virginia's request, Hughes was placed in a dark wooden coffin with a gold plaque and topped with white flowers, his favourite colour. The hearse circled his hometown, before arriving at Macksville High School where the service was held. Australia's cricketers, including the bowler who delivered the fatal ball, Sean Abbott, (left) arrived at the funeral wearing dark sunglasses and black suits. Captain Michael Clarke and Hughes' sister Megan (right) spoke at the service.
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Wednesday, 3 December 2014
Australia says goodbye to Phillip Hughes: Hundreds of mourners including bowler who delivered fatal ball attend cricketer's funeral
Hundreds have packed into the high school hall at Macksville, New South Wales, to bid farewell to Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes. At his mother Virginia's request, Hughes was placed in a dark wooden coffin with a gold plaque and topped with white flowers, his favourite colour. The hearse circled his hometown, before arriving at Macksville High School where the service was held. Australia's cricketers, including the bowler who delivered the fatal ball, Sean Abbott, (left) arrived at the funeral wearing dark sunglasses and black suits. Captain Michael Clarke and Hughes' sister Megan (right) spoke at the service.
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