Further matches came against England in 1949, 1957 and 1969.
Australia won the series 5-0, though the first three matches came down to the last over.
The match really came to life when Smith put the visitors ahead five minutes before the scheduled break.
After 1 hour 15 minutes, the match came to a merciful end.
His final first-class match came in the 1933/34 season against Border.
John's final match for the club came on the last day of the 2002-03 season against Rochdale.
But I will tell you this: whether the match comes or not, the world will go on.
This year's match may come down to a struggle in the trenches.
His final first-class match for the county club came against the same opposition later in 1864.
From previous experience he sensed a shouting match coming, and that couldn't be helped.