The 1963 Australian Netball team travelled by sea to attend the inaugural Netball World Cup and conducted their daily training and preparation on the ship’s deck.

They were one of eleven countries that competed in the tournament and emerged the undefeated winners and the sport’s first World Champions. They defeated New Zealand in the final by a single goal, the final score reading 37 – 36.

Competition
First Netball World Tournament, England

Captain
Joyce Brown

Team Members
Madeline Wilson, Margaret Caldow, Corrin Fleming, Annette Foley, Valerie Goff, Ingrid Huisken, Jeanette McIver, June Noseda, Wilma Ritchie