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Phillip Hughes Funeral
A funeral service was held for Australian test cricketer Phillip Hughes in his home town of Macksville, NSW. Many former teammates, politicians, and celebrities attended the service and it was also broadcast on big screens at famous cricket grounds around Australia. Follow us at twitter.com/photosSMH
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Michael Clarke pauses at his friend Phillip Hughes' casket as he makes his way to the lectern to deliver his tribute.Credit:Reuters
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The funeral procession heads down Wallace Street Macksville after the Funeral Service for Phillip Hughes.Credit:Getty Images
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Michael Clarke consoles his wife Kyly during the Funeral Service for Phillip Hughes.Credit:Getty
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Gregory Hughes, left, father of Phillip Hughes, helps to carry Phillips's coffin during his funeral.Credit:Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke helps carry the coffin of Phillip Hughes.Credit:AP
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Phillip Hughes casket is carried by the pall bearers during the Funeral Service.Credit: Brett Hemmings/Getty Images
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Greg Hughes carries his son's casket.Credit:Brett Hemmings/Getty Images
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Australian cricket captain Michael Clarke carries the coffin during the Funeral Service for Phillip Hughes.Credit:Michael Dodge/Getty Images
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Michael Clarke pays tribute to Phillip Hughes during the Funeral Service.Credit:Getty Images
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Virginia Hughes, mother of Phillip Hughes is comforted as The coffin of Phillip Hughes is carried down the aisle.Credit:Cameron Spencer/Getty Images
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Phillip Hughes funeral at Macksville High School. The community watching th funeral on the big screen in the school. Photo: Edwina Pickles. 3rd Dec 20014.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Phillip Hughes funeral at Macksville High School. The community watching the funeral on the big screen in the school. Photo: Edwina Pickles. 3rd Dec 20014.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Australian Test cricket captain Michael Clarke reacts as he arrives for the funeral of Australian batsman Phillip Hughes in his home town of Macksville in northern New South Wales on December 3, 2014. Cricket bats stood silent sentry outside schools and homes, many adorned with messages for their favourite son, as the small Australian town of Macksville came to a standstill on December 3 for the funeral of Phillip Hughes.Credit:WILLIAM WEST
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Phillip Hughes funeral at Macksville High School. Dean Jones speaks with Sean Abbott, the bowler of the fatal ball. Photo: Edwina Pickles. 3rd Dec 20014.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Phillip Hughes funeral at Macksville High School. The family arrive. Photo: Edwina Pickles. Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Gregory Hughes, father of Phillip Hughes, arrives during the Funeral Service for Phillip Hughes on December 3, 2014 in Macksville, Australia. Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes passed away last Thursday, aged 25, as a result of head injuries sustained during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and New South Wales at the SCG on Tuesday 25th November. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)Credit:Michael Dodge/Getty Images
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Megan Hughes, sister of Phillip Hughes, arrives during the Funeral Service for Phillip Hughes on December 3, 2014 in Macksville, Australia. Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes passed away last Thursday, aged 25, as a result of head injuries sustained during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and New South Wales at the SCG on Tuesday 25th November. (Photo by Michael Dodge/Getty Images)Credit:Michael Dodge/Getty Images
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Phillip Hughes funeral at Macksville High School. The family arrive. Photo: Edwina Pickles. 3rd Dec 20014.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Phillip Hughes funeral at Macksville High School. Brett Lee and Alan Jones. Photo: Edwina Pickles. 3rd Dec 20014.Credit:Edwina Pickles
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Phillip Hughes funeral at Macksville High School. James Pattinson and girlfriend. Photo: Edwina Pickles. 3rd Dec 20014.Credit:Edwina Pickles