19 August 1912, The Brisbane Courier

WARWICK AND DISTRICT,

WARWICK, August 19.  

Playing football in the soccer match (Warwick v Tannymorel) on Saturday a player for Warwick named Cornuaud sustained an injury to his collarbone. A. Milne while playing in the same match for Warwick, fractured the fibula bone in his left leg. The Ambulance Brigade attended both cases

31 July 1912, The Brisbane Courier

COUNTRY MATCHES

TOOGOOLAWAH, July 30  

To raise funds towards the erection of a public shower bath on the recreation grounds in connection with the bore, a fancy dress football   match took place on Saturdav afternoon, about £4/4/ being realised . A  "soccer" match between the Metropolitans from Esk and a team from the local Good Templars' Lodge took place prior to the fancy dress match and resulted in a win for Esk by one goal to nil. Fearron scored from a penaltv kick. Rev L. J Hobbs gave satisfaction as referee.

30 July 1912, The Mercury

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

ELPHIN V. LAUNCESTON UNITED.  

Elphin continued their victorious career in the Northern "Soccer" League on Saturday, at Launceston, when they easily defeated the United. The latter were unfortunate in being without the services of several of their best men, and having to include substitutes. For the first 20 minutes the game was of an even nature, but the Elphin forwards, when they settled down fairly to work, played all over the opposition, and S. Davis scored a couple of goals in quick succession. The United forwards were making strenuous endeavours to break through the Elphin defence, but without avail, Zabiela's tackling and kicking being fine. Elphin's advance line were combining splendidly, and their side finished up the half 3 goals to the good, United failing to notch a point.

For a time in the second half United took a hand, but try as they might the defence of their opponents could not be broken, some of the recent recruits especially showing up in this department. The work of the Elphin forwards was a revelation, and time after time they carried the leather into their opponents' goal area, and Harris scored from a hot shot. One-sided play in favour of Elphin continued to the end, and they finished up winners by 7 goals to nil. Davie (4), Harris (2), and Zabiela scored for the winners.

29 July 1912, Brisbane Courier

CLIFTON, July 28.

Keen interest is being evinced in foot- ball this season, and two matches were played on Saturday. A British Association "soccer" game was played on the reserve, between a Warwick team (under Capt. Willis) and a local team (Capt. Graham). This was the first time this game was Played in Clifton, and it attracted a good attendance, including many ladies. After a well-contested game, Warwick won by 11 to nil. Mr. Hayman was referee.

28 July 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

SOCCER IN SYDNEY

SYDNEY, Saturday.

The Newcastle Soccer footballers beat Tasmania this afternoon by 4 goals to 1.   

27 July 1912, Barrier Miner

SOUTH AUSTRALIAN TEAM, which visited Broken Hill last week, and defeated a local team.

Reading from Left to Right.-Back row: Yeomans, T. Pollock, Towndrow, Thompson (manager), White, Jackson, Bowers, Salmon (referee). Front row: Threadgold, T. Stewart, A. Stewart, Monkhouse, Shepherd.

BROKEN HILL TEAM.

Reading from Left to Right.-Back row: G. Nixon, J. Reedie, A. Clarke. Middle row : P. Shelley, W. Reynolds, A. Langstaff. Front row: A. T. Clements, Mellor, Basian, Smith, J. Treasure.

26 July 1912

THE GAME AT GOULBURN.

GOULBURN, Thursday.

At a meeting held here it was decided to form two clubs to play British Association football here. Over 30 names were handed in.   

25 July 1912, The Mercury

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

TASMANIAN TEAM'S TOUR.

SYDNEY, July 24.

The Tasmanian team of British Asso- ciation footballers played the third match of their tour in New South Wales today against the Combined Navy team. The weather was dull, and the turf slippery in places, but the game proved interesting. The Navy played much the better football in the first half, but subsequently the Tnsmaninns put more zest into their play, and the forwards, with the exception of Jones, who was slightly lame, made a very good showing in several attacks. Jones (Tasmania) left the field about ten minutes before halftime owing to his injury. The Navy led by 3 to 1 at halftime, and the final score was 3 all.

The Tasmanians will leave Sydney by train to-morrow for Newcastle, where they will play a team representing that district on Saturday.

24 July 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

THE INTERSTATE MATCH.

That the Tasmanlans have an unenviable record must be conceded, but is should be said to their credit they are bearing their losses bravely. They were aware when they left the island State that their trip was primarily for educational purposes, so that the defeats sustained are only means to an end. They should certainly have many hints to convey to the players left behind, for the New South Wales eleven exemplified the majority of the scientific intricacies of footwork and head work of which they were capable.
The principal point, however, to which attention might be directed is that the player who is not speedy in all his actions, whether in racing for possession, tackling, kicking, or passing, is suffering such a handicap as to render him of little use to a side. Cleverness in beating an opponent by footwork is invaluable when done in combination with fleetness of foot as occasion arises, but, alone, it is easily overshadowed by vigour and dash.
However the Tasmanians may be judged on their displays of football, they are to be complimented on the extremely neat design of the representative shield worn on their jer- seys. It consists of an outline map of the State of Tasmania, within which is worked an association football. The idea should com- mend itself when the time comes for designing a badge for a team of Australian players. A soccer football within an outline map of Australia should be an appropriate design.
 The easy manner in which Victoria also defeated the Tasmanians, who scored 1 goal to 10 in the two interstate matches played during the tour, suggests that a close, keen game might be anticipated between New South Wales and Victoria. Now that there is a revival in interstate contests, there ap- pears no valid reason for postponing the renewal of New South Wales v Victoria matches. The last of such interstate games was played in Sydney 24 years ago. The proposal to hold a carnival in Melbourne next year is, therefore, timely, and should prove an attraction somewhat out of the ordinary.

23 July 1912, Queanbeyan Age

Many of the spectators in Saturday's Soccer football match were a little nonplussed regarding the manoeuvres of the players. They could not understand butting the ball with the head or the goalkeeper giving it an upper-cut with his closed fist. There is no doubt about it being a scientific game, but writer, like the canny Scot, " has his doots" about the game catching on locally. The public like to see the good old Rugby game with the passing rushes, runs and tackles.

22 July 1912, The Daily News (Perth)

FOOTBALL

THE HIGH SCHOOL GAME. (To the Editor.)

Sir.-Poor old High School. For some time now there have been indications in the press of the insidious efforts of some body or other designed to wreak some sort of revenge upon the heads of the High School for daring to remain loyal to 'soccer,' and not dancing to the crack of the whip of the Football League. It is not alone that the League assails this 'soccer' stronghold, but various obliging members of the Legislature, by devious designss, seek to humiliate the school by getting one of its financial props lopped away. There seems to be a concerted movement between the Australian football people and the Labor Party to make the High School eat humble pie if it will not be 'persuaded' to cast aside the baneful influence of 'soccer' and embrace the national game. Why the game, if it Is so meritorious, needs so much covert championing, beats me. Some Labor members even dub the young men of tho school 'snobs.' I suppose if they 'took on' Australian football they would cost the skin of snob and be come jolly good 'blokes,' Mr. Boas professes amazement that the school should play anything but the 'national game,' Thore are a lot of things, we are told to do because of the so-called nationalism — one of them is 'Vote for the Labor Party,' Senator Needham has an especial weakness for that sort of claptrap, but we don't all follow his advice. 


Perhaps Mr, Boas doesn't know that in Queensland the Marist Brothers (equivalent to the Christian Brothers here) permit most of their schools to play 'soccer.' Some play Rugby; but I don't know of any that play the national game. In New South Wales there is precious little of the national game played in the colleges. They play another game, which they are inclined to think is very much more ''national'— Rugby—and yet it is rarely that anyone wonders. That is left to Westralians at this remarkably late day. The fact is, Mr. Boas and his co-workers are alarmed at the steady but certain spread of 'soccer' throughout Australasia, and, like Canute with the Sea, they are trying to keep it back. They seek to begin with the High School. Training College and the central schools have all had their sieges, and still they hold out. If I am not a bad Judge, High-School will, too, for there is an atmosphere of order about Westralian 'soccer' which will kecp it flourishing in spite of its traducers and enemies.

Yours, etc, THE REAL FOOTBALL. Perth, July 10, 1912.

21 July 1912, Townsville Bulletin

TASMANIA V. NEW SOUTH WALES.

(By Telegraph.)

SYDNEY, July 21.

The interstate football British Association game between Tasmania and New South Wales, was won by the home team, by 11 goals to nil.

20 July 1912, The mail (Adelaide)

SOCCER AT THE SILVER CITY.

BROKEN HILL, July 20. SOUTH AUSTRALIA V. BROKEN HILL.

South Australia won the toss and Bastin set the ball in motion. A combined attack was at once instituted upon White. Towndrow repulsed the attack, and play was transferred to the other end; Broken Hill backs were eminently safe, and nothing resulted. Again the Barrier boys got going and Jackson, at half had a fine tussle to thwart a determined attempt to break through, Mellor and Smith both testing the goalie. Corners were forced, Bat nothing resulted, thanks to a fine defence by South Australia. Brokens had all the best of the argument, and individual play was responsible for South Australia's backwardness. Shephard and Monkhouse carried the ball well down, but Stewart missed a fine centre. Nixon cleared, and again things looked black for the visitors. Yeomans, however, got possession, and relieved the pressure. Half-time arrived with, the score sheet blank. Upon resuming South Australia took a firm grip of affairs, and a well conceived plan of long passing looked favourable until Reynolds kicked clear. Again Broken Hill got going and corners fell to their forwards. There was nothing doing, however, as Pollock cleared the press, and again South Australia got away with J. Stewart in possession. Even play ruled until Threadgill broke through and beat Ready with a well-timed shot that gave every excuse to the goalie for allowing it to pass. Brokens tried hard to equalise, and forced the pace. Nothing resulted, however, and a fast clean game ended in favour of the visitors by 1 goal to nil. Prominent amongst the losers were Nixon, Reynolds, Mellor, Bastin, and Smith. South Australia were best represented by T. Stewart, Shephard, Jackson, Yeomans, White, and Pollock.

19 July 1912, Queanbeyan Age

SOCCER FOOTBALL.

In the park to-morrow afternoon teams representing the Royal Military College and Department of Home Affairs will play an exhibition match of British Association Rules. This is the first time this fast-becoming popular game will be played in Queanbeyan, and, as both teams are said to be exceptionally good, the match should be interesting. The proceeds are in aid of the hospital and the promoters are to be highly commended for their action in endeavouring to assist this institution. The kick-off takes place punctually at 3 o'clock and the game promises to be close and exciting. Mr. W. J. Field is the hon. secretary and tells us that a large number of people from Acton and Duntroon are coming in to witness the match. The small charge of 6d will be made for admittance to the ground.
The teams selected are : Home Affairs.- Goal, G. Reakes; back, V. Plant, T. Murphy; half-backs, D. Clarke, C. Patrick, P. Hill; forwards, W. Hatchett, G. McMurdo, W. Dolheguy, D. McKean and F. West. Royal Military College.- Goal, W. Hall backs, Illingsworth and Simmonds; half- backs, Archer, W. King, F. Noble ; forwards, R. Yuille, Reece, S.S.M. Yates, W. J. Field and P. Stuart. Referee, S.S.M. Chumleigh ; linesmen, W. Pelot and W. Fieldein.

18 July 1912, Hobart Mercury

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL

TASMANIA V. VICTORIA.

 

TASMANIANS BADLY DEFEATED.

 

MELBOURNE, July 17.

At the Melbourne cricket ground to-day Victoria and Tasmania met for the first time under British Association rules. Splendid weather prevailed, and the match attracted a fair number of spectators. The teams were -

Victoria - Goal, Moore, Full Backs: Hyde and Ellison, Half Backs: Anderson, Lowe (capt ), and Cummings, Forwards: Spencer, G. Brown, Forbes, Church, and Thomas.

Tasmania - Goal, Reid, Full Backs: J. Almond and Coombs, Half Backs: Hughes, A. Almond and Perry, Forwards: Jones, Pratt, Benson, Vincent and Mirrlees.

Referee: W Beach, Linesmen: W. B. Gilbert (Victoria), and R. Vincent (Tasmania).

Tasmania lost the toss and kicked off with the sun in their faces, the game being very even for the first twenty minutes. Then Victoria seemed to get into their stride, and fairly overran the Tasmanian defence, half-time finding them leading by six goals to nil. The second half was much more evenly contested, but the Tasmanians were clearly outplayed, and scoring once to Victoria's twice were defeated by eight goals to one. Pratt obtained Tasmania's solitary point

The Argus contained the same report but concluded with the following: 

The Victorian selectors are to be congratulated on picking such a good all-round team and it would be unfair to pick out any particular man. The goals were scored by Church (5), Forbes (2), and Brown (1) for Victoria, while Pratt obtained Tasmania's solitary point.  

17 July 1912, Launceston Examiner

BRITISHI ASSOCIATION. TASMANIA v. VICTORIA. 

The players chosen to represent Tasmania in the interstate games against Victoria and New South Wales (under BA. rules) left by the Loongana yesterday, and play a match against Victoria, at Melbourne, to-day; and against New South Wales on Saturday next, at Sydney Cricket Ground. Mr. J. J. B. Honeysett, the energetic secretary of the Tasmanian British Football Association, is managing the tour, and has with him the following players:-N. and R. Vincent, Coombcs, J. H. Honeysett, Jones, Pratt, Cracknell, Fletcher, Roberts, Almond (2), Perry, Cato, Reid.

SYDNEY MORNING HERALD

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. N.S.WALES V TASMANIA.

The Tasmanian team left Hobart yesterday for Victoria, en route for New South Wales. The interstate match, Tasmania v Victoria, will be played in Melbourne to-day, and the touring team will leave for Sydney by to-morrow's train, and will arrive on Friday.

The Tasmanian British Football Association was formed in 1909. Mr. J. J. B. Honeysett, the manager of the present team, being one of the founders. Mr. Honeysett was instrumental in starting, at New Norfolk, some five years ago, the first club to play "soccer" In Tasmania, and has since been very closely associated with the organisation of the game in the island State. In August last year a New South Wales team was invited to play in Hobart, and although the Tasmanians were defeated by 6 goals to 3, interest in the Association game was stimulated, with the result that it now has a hold on   public support, and the code is gradually   increasing in favour among players throughout Tasmania.  

The Tasmanians are expected to improve on their display of last year, and in the match which is to be played on Saturday next at the Sydney Cricket Ground are likely to extend the New South Wales team. The home players, however, are now in splendid form. The match should prove worthy of the attention of those who are interested in the scientific footwork which is characteristic of the soccer code.

On Wednesday, July 24, it Is proposed to match the visitors against a team from the Navy, and on Saturday, July 27, they will meet a representative Northern District eleven at

Newcastle.

16 July 1912, Queanbeyan Age

IN AID OF OUR HOSPITAL 

As exhibition match of football under British Association Rules is to be played in the Queanbeyan park on Saturday next, 20th instant, between teams representing the Royal Military College and the Home Affairs Depart- ment. As both these teams have good reputations as footballers we can confidently promise our readers an exciting and interesting match. The promoters have generously decided to hand the proceeds over to our hospital, and as the admission charge is only 6d there should be a record attendance. The hon. secretary, Mr. W. J. Field, has all the arrangements well in hand, and given fine weather and support from our townsfolk, a handsome sum should be handed to a very worthy institution. Roll up, enjoy a good afternoon's sport and help the "Cause that needs assistance."

14 July 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION

SENIOR GRADE.

CLAREMONT DEFEAT FREMANTLE.

By one goal to nil Claremont some- what luckily beat Fremantle after a hard game. Half-time period arrived scoreless, and Claremont gained the lead through Gomme several minutes after re-starting. Thenceforth Fremantle had the best of the play, but failed to equalise. The best for Claremont were Simpson, Kirkpatrick, Fieldgate, Tobias and Bennett. Fre- mantle was well served by Nisbit, Bogle, Slade, Cowan and Browning.

Other matches resulted as follow: Thistle (2 goals). lost to Australs (4 goals).

City United (1 goal) lost to Claremont Glebe (4 goals).

Fremantle Beyers (2 goals) lost to Training College (5 goals).

SECOND DIVISION.

Rangers (1 goal) drew with Y.M.C.A. (1 goal).

Claremont (2 goals) beat Fremantle (nil).

Swans (2 goals) lost to Training College No. 1 (3 goals).

Ascensions (2 goals) beat Training College No. 2 (nil).

THIRD DIVISION.

St Andrews (7 goals) beat Fre- mantle (1 goal).

Rangers (7 goals) beat Modem School (nil).

Magpies (3 goals) beat High School (1 goal).

Modern School-No. 2 (2 goals) beat Modern School No. 1 (1 goal).

High School (4 goals) beat Ex-students (nil).

17 July 1912, Barrier Miner

FOOTBALL. 

"Soccer, soccer," you hear a number of apparently intelligent educated murmur. "Let's see! Ah! I know. This is the new summer cool drink. Manufacturer must be getting in earlv, though." ''Wassatt you say? A game of football. Dear me, what names they do be inventing nowadays, to be sure," and so on and such like and so forth. 
For the express purpose of enlightening a large number of Hillites who have probably been underground for a long tune, it may be stated that 'soccer' is the name only by which association football is known throughout the world. It is a game of FOOTBALL (capital letters, please. Mr. Editor) played with the feet, and consequently differs slightly from the Australian invention. It is a game, moreover, that attracts a trifling attendance of 120,000 excited spectators to witness the Cup Final. This match may be fairly stated to be the premier sporting event which takes places in Merrie England, where it is alleged, the average person takes his sport sadly. 
"Soccer'' has not yet in Australia reached the English standard of enthusiasm, but the day is not far distant when the British Association pastime will claim its thousands of adherents. The game has already become popular on the Barrier, as witness the interest taken by the people is the few matches played to date. 
Now Hillites will be enabled to watch this fascinating sport as an interstate function, and from present appearances everything points to a successful issue on Saturday next, when a combined team from South Australia will try conclusions with a Barrier contingent on the Western Oval. 
The following players will supply a strong combination:— J. Reedie, C. Nixon (captain), Langstaff, Reynolds, Handley, Normington, H. Smith, W. Mellor, Bastian, Clements, Macarthy, Aldridge, Cleal, Shelley, Brown, and Kemp. A team from the foregoing ought to be able to wipe out the defeat experienced by Broken Hill last Easter, when they met South Australia in the wheat State. 
The Umberumbikans intend to make July 21 a red letter day, when it is proposed to entertain the visiting team. The men from the waterworks have a style all their own, and I am tipping a great surprise for Mr. Holiday and his crowd. 
As showing the friendly feeling of the B.R.F.A. towards the soccerites, that body has decided to stand down on the 20th, thereby giving a chance to all those who are not racily inclined to witness the first interstate British Association football contest played on the Barrier.

12 July 1912, Queanbeyan Age

The Secretary of the Warrigal Football cab applied for the use of the Park on Saturday, on which day a cup match is to be played against a team from Major's Creek. 

Application granted under the usual conditions. 

W. J. Field applied for the use of the Park on Saturday, 20th July, for the purpose of giving an exhibition match of British Association, between teams representing the Home Affairs Department and the Military College, the proceeds to be devoted to the Hospital or any charitable institution the Council liked to name. Permission was granted.

11 July 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

A team of British Association footballers from Adelaide, will visit Broken Hill next week.

10 July 1912, The Mercury

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

THE TEAM FOR THE MAINLAND.

The following team has been elected to represent Tasmania in the forthcoming tour in Victoria and New South Wales: - R. Reid, W. Benson, E.C. Pratt, W. Hogben, A. Almond, W. Jones (St. George); J.H. Honeysett, J. Mirrlees, J Fletcher (South Hobart); E. Higgins, D. Perry (Y.M.C.A ), N. Vincent (Tamar); W. Coombes (Launceston United); A. Davis (Elphin). Mr J. J. B. Honeysett (hon sec. T.B F.A.) has been appointed manager of the team. The team will leave Hobart by express on Tuesday morning next. The first match will be played against Victoria at Melbourne on Wednesday, July 17.

9 July 1912, Cairns Post

FOOTBALL

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.  

A match under the above rules took place on Saturday last at Norman Park, between a Cairns representative team and a team from the s.s. Wyreema, which resulted in the former winning by three goals to nil. A decided improvement was noticed in the play of the local team, and ere long this game should be taken on in real earnest in Cairns. On Saturday next the Town Ranfgers and the Railway Rovers will meet again. A meeting of all interested in the above game is called for to-morrow evening at the Newmarket Hotel, when all players are requested to attend, and one of the matters to be dealt with will be an invitation to a Townsville team to play here about Carnival week.

8 July 1912, The Northern Miner

Our Cairns correspondent writes: A meeting of "soccer" enthusiasts was held on Friday, when it was decided to form a team, to be called the Rangers, and to play under British Association rules. A friendly match was played with the Railways on Saturday afternoon.

7 July 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

A footy game between East Fremantle and West Perth. The report contains an early use of the word 'soccer' as a verb meaning to kick the ball off the ground.

A shower during the interval made the ball more elusive than ever, and "soccer" was the only possible means of propelling it. Two free kicks, to Riley and Robinson, gave East a further lead of 12 points, each finding the opening. B. Jones managed a sixer for West, and Riley, marking close up, made no error at the other end. At the penultimate change the board showed : East 7.7, West 1.7.

There was little interest in the last quarter, and the old heads played the boundary at the slightest provocation. Trotter got a fluky goal off the ground in the twilight, and the game ended : -

East Fremantle, 8.8 (56pts.).

West Perth, 1.9 (21pts.).

6 July 1912, Cairns Post

FOOTBALL

CAIRNS BRITISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of players and enthusiasts of the above association was held at the Newmarket Hotel on Wednesday evening. Mr. G. Williams presiding in the chair (writes a correspondent). It was decided to try and run three teams this season, viz. Railway Rovers, Rangers, and Sawmills, and by the enthusiasm shown at the meeting there should be a great revival of the "Soccer" game in Cairns. The secretary was instructed to try and make arrangements with the Townsville Union for a team to visit Cairns during the coming carnival week. It was decided to open the season today with a representative Cairns team, and a team from the Wyreema to be played in Norman Park. A delegation was appointed to interview the Cairns Rugby Union to arrange for the use of the ground in Norman Park. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded a very successful meeting.

5 July 1912, launceston Examiner

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.   

 The Northern Soccer Association will inaugurate a two-round league competition to-morrow, at the Cypress-street ground. There are three teams engaged - Launceston United, Tamar, and Elphin: - and as the old players have been evenly distributed close and keenly contested games are expected. The elevens to take the field to-morrow are Elphin and Launceston United, and they will draw their teams from the following: Elphin - Davis, Ziebele, Armytage, F. Powell, Tisshaw, G. Harris, Crawford, Thomlinson, Green, Trinder, Hargraves, Layh,R. M'Clymont. United - Coombes, Campbell, Roberts, Beards, A. Harris, G. Powell, Rigby, Fuller, Clarke, M'Clymont, Harrison, Madden, Newton. Play will start at 2.45 p.m.

3 July 1912, The Brisbane Courier

ROSEWOOD July 2

The Rosewood British Association Football Club played off a fixture on the local sports ground on Saturday against the Rosebells (Ipswich), and defeated them by 3 goals to 1. An enjoyable football club social was held in the Farmers' Hall on Saturay night. Music was supplied by Mr Geo. Akes, and Mr T. Lane supervised the dancing.

2 July 1912, Townsville Daily Bulletin

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

The Idalia Rovers v. Railways match was perhaps one of the best played this season. The Rovers kicked off and play was fairly even for a. time, when Foley, for the Railways, took the ball down the left wing and had a splendid long shot, the ball just touching the bar and rebounding into play. The Rovers, however, were the first to score. Dunn being responsible for the goal. The Railways never lost heart, and after some good play, Morris scored, making each team one goal. The game then became very exciting. The Railways had the misfortune to be penalised inside the penalty area, and Dunn took the penalty kick, again being successful in placing the ball through the posts. The scores were unaltered at half time - Rovers 2 : Railways 1. In the next half the Railways had the best of the play and Whitson was successful in scoring twice. The Rovers were unable to add to their score, and had to be contented with their first defeat this season, the Railways winning by 3 foals to 2.

1 July 1912, The Argus

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

First Division. Fitzroy, 2 goals beat Burns. Thistle, 1 goal beat Carlton; Prahran, 1 goal, beat Birmingham; St. Kilda 2 goals beat Albert-park.

Second Division. St Kilda A. 4 goals beat Prahran A; Footscray A , 1 goal beat Birmingham. A; Albert park A. 2 goals beat Hawthorn; Moorabbin, 1 goal drew with Wallabies, 1 goal.

30 June 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

INTERSTATE SOCCER

N.S.W. BEAT QUEENSLAND.

SYDNEY, Saturday.

The interstate soccer match between N.S.W. and Queensland was played to-day, and was won by the home team by 6 goals to nil.

29 June 1912, Independent (Footscray)

The Williamstown and Yarraville British Football Club and Melbourne Thistle Club play a benefit match on July 13th, in aid of Mr. A. Irwin, a Yarraville player who was hurt last season, and who has not been able to work since. The secretary is trying to get the Scotch pipers of the Thistle Club to give selections during the afternoon.

 

Williamstown Chronicle

On Saturday, July 13, Williamstown and Yarraville (British) v. Melbourne Thistle, at Yarraville, in aid of A. Irwin, one of the Yarraville players, who was hurt last season, and who has not been able to work since. The secretary is trying to get the Scotch pipers of the Thistle Club to give selections during the afternoon. The Williamstown Club hold their second an nual dance at the Federal Hall, Footscray, on Thursday next.

28 June 1912, Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton)

FOOTBALL.

SYDNEY, June 26.

At the Sydney Cricket Ground to-day the Queensland team of British Association footballers scored the first win of its tour by defeating a team selected from H.M.S. Drake and Garden Ialand players by four goals to two. The display by the Queenslanders was brilliant. If they can reproduce the same form on Saturday next, the interstate match should be worth seeing.

 

BARCALDINE, June 27.

The Rugby Football Union has completed the arrangements for entertaining the Longreach team on Sunday next.

27 June 1912, Clarence and Richmond Examiner

Disgraceful scenes occurred during a football match on Saturday between Bathurst and Perthville. The referee had great difficulty in controlling the players, and one of the Perthville players was ordered off the field and the others left in a body. Fresh serious riots appeared imminent but for the arrival of the police. Several players sustained injuries, and the mob hooted the Bathurst players as they left.

26 June 1912, Warwick Examiner and Times

SOCCER FOOTBALL.

A meeting of those interested in the formation of a Soccer Football Club was held in No. 4 Barnes'

buildings, last night. Mr. H. W. Cooke presided, and there was a good attendance. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs. Butcher, Harland, and Cooke, was appointed to go into details, and report to a meeting to be held next Wednesday night. It, was decided to hold a practice on Saturday next, when it if hoped there will be a good roll up of players. 

25 June 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

LEAGUE CUP. 

AUSTRALS V. RANGERS. 

The Australs and Rangers met on the Esplanade on Saturday last for the second time this season before a fairly large attendance. From kick ofl to finish the game was fast and closely contested. Within two minutes of the start some nice combination by the Austral forwards resulted in a centre from Parsons to Paterson, who banged through in fine style. Rangers then attacked strongly and Renshaw sent in a beautiful low shot right in the corner, which equalised matters. Rangers again rushed the ball down mainly through the agency of Renshaw, whose fine centre was put through by the in side right. Australs then equalised by a shot from Parsons, which the goalkeeper fumbled in clearing, and Paterson rushing in tumbled goalie, ball and himself in together. Shortly after Parsons scored from a fine centre by Hollis, which Rangers replied to by a goal just before the interval, making the score three all. The second half was a repetition of the first, the play being offence and defence in quick succession. Australs' defence began to feel the pace, and Rangers, taking advantage, scored twice in quick succession and spent the remainder of the half trying to keep their lead of two goals, which the Austral forwards were doing their best to wipe out, and after several good attempts they were successful through the efforts of Jones and Parsons, and the game ended with the somewhat prolific score of 5 goals all. The forward play of both teams was good, as was that of Rangers half-line. Australs half line was their great weakness, no attempt being made to feed the forwards. but absence from the game for some time and lack of condition probably accounted for their rather poor display. Australs were superior to Rangers in the back division, their goal keeper (Yeomans) being in fine form, the goals scored against him giving him no chance. Mention must also be made of the play of Woods, Jones. and Paterson. of Australs, and Dunlop, Renshaw, Fisher, and the inside left for Rangers. Mr. Edmondson gave every satisfaction as referee.

24 June 1912, Launceston Examiner

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. NORTH v. SOUTH.

A splendid crowd turned up at York Park on Saturday to witness the first North and South "soccer" match played in Tasmania. The majority of the spectators had up till then never seen the game played, and it was amusing to listen to the remarks of those along the touchlines.
Soccer is played with a round ball by eleven men a side - a goalkeeper, two full-backs, three half-backs, and five forwards. The positions on the field are exactly the same as in hockey, which game it resembles very much, with the difference that the ball in hockey is propelled by means of a stick, whilst in "soccer" the feet and head are used.
Although the game is known as British Association, it is really international, being played in every European country as well as in America and the East. Over 200 clubs are playing the game in New Zealand, and every Saturday about 100 clubs meet in competition in and around Sydney. Victoria has also teams playing, as have South Australia and West Australia.
To Mr. J. B. B. Honeysett, a gentleman well known in rowing circles in Tasmania, belongs the honour of introducing the game in the South, and Messrs. N. and R. Vincent and H. Richardson were mainly responsible for its inception in the North.
No comparison can be made between the Australian game and British Association. They are totally different, each having good points, as well as weak ones. The former is the more strenuous of the two, the latter making up, perhaps, what it lacks in that respect by being more scientific. In the Olympic Games programme this year "soccer" is the only class of football catered for, the Rugby code having been dropped. This in itself proves the international character of the round ball game. It is the popular winter pastime in England and Scotland, and the contest between these two countries this year at Glasgow drew a crowd of 127,000 spectators. The record "gate" is in the neighbourhood of 200,000.
North were unfortunate in losing the services of their left back (Ziebiele), who was out of town; Powell took his place. South also had a change, Fry taking the place of Kirby on the half-back line. The teams as altered were: 'North. - Goal, Tisshaw; backs, Davis and Reid; half-backs, Rose, Coombes, and Powcell; forward, R. Vincent, Roberts, N. Vincent, Armytage, and Campbell. South. - Goal, Reid; backs, Fletcher and Cracknell; half-backs, Lovett, Perry, Fry; forward, Hudson, Jones, Honeysett, Pratt, Benson. N. Vincent skippered North, and J. H. Honeysett South.
Vincent won the toss, and took ad vantage of the sun. Honeysett kicked off, and South forwards made an invasion of North's territory. Coombes relieved, and forwarded to N. Vincent, Fletcher intercepted, and cleared nicely. North's wing men were rather slow in falling into position when the ball came forward, and chances were missed. The game was fairly fast, and both sides were working hard. Tisshaw was tested, and saved the shot, but a good clearance not being effected, Hudson dashed in, and banged the ball into the net. Armytage had a try for North, but Reid easily saved. Roberts, from whom a lot was expected, was far from holding his reputation, and was not doing justice to the passes he received from the centre. N. Vincent had an excellent chance, but failed. Fletcher was doing excellent work for South, and Perry was very sound. Honeysett was keeping his forwards nicely together, whereas the North forward line repeatedly crowded on their back division, and when the ball was sent well up by the full backs they were missing. N. Vincent was inclined to roam, due no doubt to the weakness of his wings. Honeysett could perhaps have given his right wing a bit more to do. Tisshaw was performing well in goal, and Coombes was the star of the half-back line. Little Rose was game as a pebble, but 13.4 was a bit beyond him. Davis was clearing nicely, and his timing and kicking were good. The combination of the South was superior to that of North. The first half ended in favour of South by one goal to nil.
South were the first to attack, Pratt, Benson, Jones, and Honeysett being conspicuous. Tisshaw saved a shot from Hudson, and Davis sent the leather out of the danger zone. N. Vincent secured, and with the assistance of Roberts and R. Vincent the ball was brought within shooting distance. Reid and Fletcher, however, were safe. Lovett and Fry, although not so brilliant as their centre half, were doing nicely, and through their agency the forwards were enabled to make a nice combination run, ending in Honeysett beating Tisahaw with a hot shot right out of reach. Northwere palpably tired, but stuck to their work like Trojans. Reid was a surprise. N. Vin cent put in some tricky work, and got right into the opposition's goal area. It looked a guinea to a gooseberry on his scoring, but he lifted the ball over the crossbar. South were pressing when the final whistle went, and a splendidly contested game ended in favour of the south. ern men by two goals to nil.
Mr. Alex. M'Millan (Hobart) acted as referee, and gave entire satisfaction.

23 June 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION

FTRST DIVISION.

THISTLE OUTCLASS CLAREMONT GLEBE.

The above teams met on Wellington square and gave a splendid exposition. Thistle were, the better team, but the second half was well advanced before they gained superiority in goals. Hobbs scored for Claremont Glebe and M'Lellan for Thistle in the first half. The second moiety saw the jags prominent in attack. Marriot registered No. 2, and Murray responded for the reds, while M'Lellan gave the Thistle the lead with a fine shot, which proved to be the winning goal. The game ended Thistle, 3 goals. Claremont Glebe, 2 goals.

The best for Glebe were O'Grady, Stephenson (2), Latchford. Hale and Briggs. Thistle was well served by Major, M'Lellan, Marriot, Manson and Edwards.

Appended are the results of other matches:-

Y.M.C.A. 1 goal beat Perth nil.
Claremont 2 goals lost to Fremantle 5 goals.
Australs 3 goals drew with Rangers 3 goals.
City United 3 goals beat Training College 1 goal.
Fremantle Rovers 2 goals drew with Subiaco 2 goals.

SECOND DIVISION.

Y.M.C.A. 2 goals beat Training College No. 1 1 goal.
Claremont 3 goals beat Swans nil.
Fremantle 2 goals beat Ascensions 1 goal.
Rangers 6 goals beat Training Col- lege No. 2 1 goal.

THIRD DIVISION.

Rangers 3 goals beat Magpies nil.
Claremont 3 goals beat St. Andrews nil.
Modern School 4 goals beat High School 2 goals.

22 June 1912, Hobart Mercury

NOTES BY "HALF-BACK."

For the first time in the history of' football in this State, teams representing North and South will, on the same day, battle for supremacy in two distinct codes of football, for which the big game on the top ground is taking place to-day, the leading exponents of the "dribbling" code will be measuring blades at Launceston for the round-ball championship of the State. This match should have a most beneficial effect on the progress of the game in the North, not even only from the players point of view, but by the fact that it will afford many residents of the Northern capital a good opportunity of witnessing a really good exhibition of "soccer." The Northerners are at present somewhat of an unknown quantity, consequently it would be invidious to conjecture as to the result of the match, but if successful in lowering the colours of their opponents, they will accomplish a highly creditable performance. The Southern team, although a good one, can hardly be called representative, not one of the original half-backs chosen being able to make the trip. Almond and Hogben, St. George's clever half-backs, both of whom were certainties for selection, are, unfortunately, at the present time on the sick list.


A compliment to the South Hobart defence has been paid by the selection of both Cracknell and Fletcher for the full-back positions. Since the advent of Fletcher into South's team, Cracknell's play has improved wonderfully, and the good understanding which these backs possess with regard to each other's play, gave them strong claims for selection.


The forward line, with the exception of Hudson, is on the heavy side. Jones and Benson, on the right wing, should prove a most efficient combination.


The selection of "Bobby" Reid [St George] as the last line of defence was practically a sure thing, as a glance at the goal averages of the premiership table will show.

I was much impressed with the dashing display given by Higgins (Y.M.C.A.) against South Hobart last Saturday. This player is not available for to-day's match at Launceston, but it is to be hoped that he will be for the New South Wales trip.


No competition matches will take place this afternoon, on account of the North v. South fixture.


The following is culled from the Sydney "Referee" with reference to the Tasmanian visit: - "The New South Wales Football Association having practically bound itself to give the Novocastrians a game with the Tasmanians, found themselves somewhat in a dilemma when word was received from Hobart to the effect that the Tassies would play but one Saturday in this State. Naturally they will want to play in Sydney, and as the association has no desire to disappoint the Newcastle, branch, a complex situation arose. However, as the Islanders may yet come via Melbourne, it is quite possible two Saturday's may be arranged for in this State, and an inquiry has been forwarded Hobart way to that effect. The result is awaited with interest."


This difficulty has now been overcome, as the T.B.F.A. has decided to play two Saturdays in New South Wales, and, if possible, to travel via Melbourne. Word is expected to be received at any moment from the Victorian Association with reference to the proposed match to be played at Melbourne en route.


The Queenslanders, are due to play their first match in New South Wales to-day against the South Coast Association at Wollongong. The first inter-State match will be played in Sydney on Monday, and all Soccerdom is agog with curiosity regarding the visitors. The last exchange of courtesies happened in Queensland in 1888, when, in the "blue ribbon" matches, honours were even. The match on Prince of Wales's Birthday, therefore, takes on some of the semblance of a "decider."


In an open letter in the Brisbane "Herald" to the selectors of the Queensland team, now playing in New South Wales, "Man in the Street" has the following with reference to the selection of the State's half-backs: - "In picking your halves, I do not think you considered what kind of a team you were likely to play against, neither do I think you can, in this respect, plead ignorance, for most of you, if not all, saw the Powerful play in Brisbane last year, and you could have taken that match for an example of what you have got to expect. Your halves should have been the speediest you could find, even if you had to sacrifice some of the skill, for what use is skill if the player cannot get near the ball? For example, what chance will our left half have against a player like Grogan who, I am told, is five yards faster in every hundred than he was last year, and everyone will know what that means for our left half, who was the slowest man on the field on Saturday?" Tasmanian selectors - Verb. sap.


It is to be hoped that the Tasmanian team will be picked as soon as possible after to-day's North v. South match, so as to enable those selected to get a good opportunity of training and playing together.


In the final match of the season for the handsome London charity shield, Blackburn Rovers (champions of the First League) beat Queen's park Rangers (champions of the, Southern League) by 3 goals to 2. A feature of the game was the brilliant play of "Jock" Simpson at outside right for the Rovers. The Falkirk Club was reimbursed to the extent of £1,800 for transferring Simpson's services to Blackburn earlier in the season, which is a record price for a transfer fee.

21 June 1912, Hobart Mercury

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

The first North v. South match played under the above rules in Tasmania will take place at Launceston to-morrow between teams representing the Tasmanian British Football Association and the Northern Tasmanian B.F. Association. The teams will take the field as follows - 

North. - Goal. Tisshaw; full-backs, Read and Ziebiele; half-backs, Rose, Coombes, and Davis: forwards.- R. Vincent, Armitage, N. Vincent, Roberts, and Campbell; emergencies, Powell, Beard, and Harris. 

South. - Goal, R. Reid (St. George); full-backs, Fletcher (South) and Cracknell (South), half-backs, Lovett (Y.M.C.A.), Perry (Y.M C.A.), and Kirby (South), forwards, Jones (St. George), Benson (St. George), Honeysett (South). Hudson (Y.M.C.A.), and Pratt (St. George). 

Mr. A. McMillan will referee the match. Owing to the North v. South match, all games under the control of the T.B.F.A. will be suspendcd to-morrow.

20 June 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

CITY UNITED CLUB.

The members of the City United Club were entertained at a social evening on Tuesday last by Mr. and Mrs. Joachim and daughter at their residence, King-street, Victoria Park. A magnificent gramaphone (with some fine football records) and several members con tributed to the harmony of the evening. It was the host's birthday, and advantage was taken of the occasion to present him with.a handsome inscribed travelling case as a token of esteem. Mr. V. Alan, a member who has been recently married, was also presented with a silver sugar scuttle. A splendid supper, which was greatly enjoyed. was spread on tables beautifully decorated with flowers and blue and gold streamers, the club's colours.

19 June 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

N.S. WALES V. QUEENSLAND.

Twenty-two years have passed since the first and only Queensland team came to Sydney to play Interstate football under British Association rules. Two matches, were played against New South Wales during that trip, Queensland winning on each occasion, with scores of 3 to 1 and 1 to nil. A return trip to Queensland was, made in 1898 - eight years later. In the two Interstate matches played honours were divided in a remarkable manner, for each State won a game by 3 goals to 2. Queensland, however, has won three out of a total of four matches played, so that New South Wales has much leeway to make up, and even if the two matches arranged for next week are won by the home team there will still be a debit of one.

The Queensland team, which will arrive on Friday next, is, reputed to be thoroughly representative and strong in all departments; and, as a well-balanced side has been chosen to do duty for New South Wales, good games should be witnessed. The visitors will play their first matches of the tour at Wollongong on Saturday next, when they will be opposed by the South Coast eleven which played a metropolitan team in Sydney on June 3. The first interstate match will take place at Wentworth Park Oval on Monday, June 24, and the second at Epping on Saturday, June 29.

In addition to the interstate match a full programme has been drawn up for Monday, June 24. In the morning at 9.30 there will be a match in the Juvenile Competition, which will be followed, at 10.30, by the Gardiner Cup tie, Newtown v .Cessnock. At 1.30 p.m. another Gardiner Cup tie, West Wallsend v Burns' Anniversary Club, will be decided, and later the interstate match will attract the attention of patrons. Players from the northern district will, therefore, be seen at Wentworth Park Oval on the holiday. In addition to the Queensland team, whose only predecessors were here as far back as 1890.

The Gardiner Cup matches to be played on June 24 will complete the first round.

The Rawson Cup fixtures set down for Saturday next are the only ones remaining. In the first round, with the exception of the replay of the unfinished match between Sydney and Newtown. Sydney at present head the list in the competition table, their only reverse being in the match against Glebe, in which they were defeated by 2 goals to 1. On their recent showings Glebe would hardly be able to repeat such a performance. In Newtown they will meet a superior all round team on the day's play.

Newtown's outside left, S. Blake, who has been selected to play against Queensland, showed speed and accuracy in dribbling, and otherwise justified his inclusion in the New South Wales eleven. Three years ago Blake played half-back in the old Western Suburbs team, and, though his propensity for dashing off at top pace with the ball even at that time stamped him as a forward, he was kept on as a half throughout the 1909 season. Since then, however, he has been rightly placed, and has rapidly developed into a leading player.

Milner was also to the fore against Glebe with that steady, cool, yet determined, style

that marks the born footballer. The brilliant player probably attracts us to such an extent at times that we are apt to overlook the one who shines evenly throughout. But it is well to remember that the good light which flickers not is infinitely more useful than that which glows with dazzling brilliancy one moment and sinks into insignificance the next. .

Some resourceful saves wore credited to Mitchell, who is at present displaying form quite equal to any of our goalkeepers. The Newtown custodian is an ardent enthusiast, and a player who is thoroughly conversant with the laws of the game.

Newtown's prospects of overtaking the leaders in the Rawson Cup competition are improving with every match. If they contrive to defeat Balmain on Saturday their chance will be particularly promising, but it is likely to prove rather a severe task.

By defeating Garden Island, Balmain's Association Cup team has placed the naval men somewhat out of the running. The first round of the competition is over, so far as Balmain and West Sydney are concerned. Both have gone through undefeated, the match in which they met ending in a draw, and their goal averages are very much alike, Balmain having scored 21 goals to 3, and West Sydney 25 to 4.

Newman was the most solid worker of the Balmaain forwards against Garden Island, though all were smart. He repeatedly started his partner. Jackson, on the left wing, and drew the defence several times successfully before sending a long pass out to Adams on the opposite wing. Newman has seldom played a more reliable and thoughtful game.

The characteristic hustling by Pryde was actually responsible for the Balmain scores, but to the uniform excellence of the whole side must be attributed their success. The halves and backs made few mistakes. Law's tackling, Ferrier's accurate screw-passes, and Harigan's vigorous kicking were conspicuous features.

Garden Island did not, perhaps, get as many chances at shooting for goal as their opponents. The inside forwards were weak links in the chain of attack, and Andrews was not sufficiently accurate in his centre and corner kicks to make the best use of his opportunities. Burton's saving in goal drew forth applause several times, and Goodchild was strong and clever in , defence but the halves did not control the ball too well.

Balmain's Association Cup team, having a bye in the second round of the Gardiner Cup, will enter the qualifying round with every prospect of success, if present form be maintained.

18 June 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

DIVISION I. 

CLAREMONT GLEBE V. SUBIACO. 

The Claremont Glebe and Subiaco teams met for the second time this season on Saturday last at Wellington Square east ground. An interesting game resulted, and Mr. Edmundson refereed satisfactorily. Subiaco for the first half kicked into the eastern goal. At the commencement they attacked strongly, but Glebe's defence proved more than equal to the occasion, and the ball was soon transferred into Subiaco's territory. With a long, dropping shot J. Stephenson opened Claremont's account, the ball passing between the goal-keeper's hands and the crossbar. Within five minutes Claremont were awarded a corner. The ball was placed nicely, and Shellabear heading to Murray, the latter had no difficulty in scoring Glebe's second goal. From then on till half-time constituted a series of attacks by Glebe's forwards, but they were unable to break through the defence of Subiaco's back, Doherty. At half-time the scores were - Glebe, 2; Subiaco, 0. After the "breather" things livened up considerably and Subiaco attacked. Shutt and O'Grady, however, "fulls" for Glebe, were doing good work, and at no time had Briggs, in goal, to call upon his reserve. From a kick-off the ball travelled smartly down the wing, J. Stephenson passing to the outside left, who centred. R. Stephenson, neatly trapping the ball, scored the third goal, and ********** in found Shellabear ******** an opening and registered the last goal of the match. Right up till the final whistle Claremonts were attacking, and had it not been for Doherty the score would have been considerably increased. For the winners all combined well, the forwards being fast and neat, Hobbs especially so. The halves worked hard, Letchford at centre half playing a good mid-field game. Claremont's defence, both backs and goal-keeper, was sound, and showed no signs of wavering. For Subiaco Doherty is especially deserving of mention. He had a hard task, and did it well. The goalie also showed that he was no novice at the game. The scores at the close were-Claremont Glebe, 4 goals; Subiaco, nil.

First Juniors. Claremont v. Y.M.C.A.-These teams met for the first time this season on the Royal Show grounds last Saturday. Claremont gave the Y.M.C.A. a lively time for the first quarter of an hour but failed to score. The Young Men then took up the running, but half-time arrived without any score being registered. After this Claremont had all the play, and scored 3 goals. The match terminated in a win for Claremont by 3 goals to nil. The best players for Clare- monts were Donaldson, Jacobs, and Iles, while Mears, Bishop, and Sinclair were the best for Y.M.C.A

Fremantle v. Training College No. 2. Last Saturday on the Polo Ground Fremantle met Training College No. 2 and a good game ensued. At the start Fremantle were only represented by eight men, and for a time College pressed matters, taking the ball close to Fremantle's goal, but their shooting was ineffective and nothing resulted. On the remaining three of Fremantle's team entering the ground the locals became the aggressors, and after a smart piece of combination Holzberger potted their first goal. From thence to half-time the ball travelled backwards and forwards, neither side scoring. Upon changing ends Fremantle rushed their opponents' goal and after several attempts Ashton registered the second goal. Shortly after Stenson had the misfortune to hit the post with a shot, but Holzberger put the ball through from the rebound. Training College then put on a spurt, and with a hard shot tried Freman- tle's goalie, who, however, was quite equal to the occasion, saving nicely. Fremantle eventually won by 3 goals to nil. For the College Morgan, Stewart, and Charlton played best, whilst Holzberger. Pearson, Stenson, and Doonan were conspicuous for Fremantle.

Second Juniors. Claremont v. Magpies. - This match was played on Wellington Square east on Saturday, and after a fast and fairly even game Claremont came out winners by 3 goals to nil. All played well for Magpies, and Claermont was best served by Morris, Hammond, McKenzie, and Marshall. Mr. Stott gave every satisfaction as referee.

ROVERS v. RANGERS. The match between Rovers and Rangers was played on the Polo Ground and resulted in a win for Rovers, 2 goals to 1. The game was very strenuously contested, both teams putting in some good work. Rovers scored shortly before the interval, after missing many chances, Cowley doing the needful. On resuming Rangers pressed hard, but Gribbon was in good form and saved his side time and again and was largely responsible for his team's win. Five minutes from time Rangers scored, and with a minute to go Cowley scored his second goal with a fine shot. Mr. Gill handled the game well. For the winners the defence was in excellent form, Gribborn in goal being the pick, his clearing being clean. The half-backs were good and bad by turns Jeffrey and Gammo being best. The for- wards were hard workers but poor shots, Cowley and Dewar being the exceptions. For the losers Fisher, the two backs, and ceinre-half tried hard to get through, nearly all the shots coming from the halves.

Y.M.C.A. V. CLAREMONT. This game in the first round of the chal- lenge cup was played on Wellington Square last Saturday. The only interest lay in watching the way in which the Y.M.C.A. goalkeeper and backs frustrated every endeavour of the Claremont forwards. It is very hard to explain away the apparent ineptitude of Claremont. Only once was Poulton, in goal, severely tested. At the end of 90 minutes' play neither side had scored a goal. An extra half-hour was ordered, in the first few minutes of which Simpson scored with a real good shot. The last quarter of an hour was played practically in the dark, and three minutes before time Mr. Cameron. who had proved an impartial referee, stopped the game.

17 June 1912, Launceston Examiner

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

The inability of the Loongana. to raise a team on Saturday enabled the chosen northern players for the North v. South match to indulge in an excellent practice game, the selected for ward line playing on one side and the backs on the othcr. The southern team has been chosen as follows: - Goal, Reid (St. George's); full backs, Cracknell and Fletcher (South Hobart); half-backs, Hogbcen and Almond (St. George's) and Mortimer (Hobart); forwards, Jones and Benson (St. George's), Honeysett (South Hobart), Pratt (St. George's). and Hudson (Y.M.C.A.). Reserves-Perry and Lovett (Y.M.C.A.). All endeavours to secure an enclosed ground having failed, and the Cypress-street pitch being liable to flooding along the western touch-line, the association is compelled to play the game on York Park, so on Saturday next the public will witness the first North and South match under B.A. rules on all open reserve. It says much for the spirit prevailing in southern soccer circles that they should bring along a team under the circumstances. The northern eleven has already been published.

16 June 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION

DIVISION I.

FREMANTLE OUTPLAY PERTH.

At the Royal Show Ground, Claremont, Perth attacked at the start. Afterwards Fremantle pressed strongly, and Higham gave them the lead with a fine drive. Fremantle's goal had several escapes, then followed a second goal by Browning. Thereafter Fremantle had the game well in hand, Browning scoring a third goal in the second. The final result: - Fremantle, 3 goals; Perth, nil. The best-of Fremantle were Higham, Nisbet, Browning and Nicolis. Perth was best represented by Borthwick, Wallis, Moore and Leslie. Appended are the results of the other games: -

Rangers (2 goals) beat Fremantle Rovers 1 goal).
Claremont-Glebe (4 goals) beat Subiaco (nil).
Claremont (1 goal) beat Y.M.C.A. (nil).

DIVISION ll.

Rangers (1 goal) drew with Training College (1 goal).
Claremont (3 goals) beat Y.M.C.A. (nil).
Swans (1 goal) drew with Ascension (1 goal).
Fremantle (3 goals) beat Training College (2 goals).

DIVISION III.

Fremantle (2 goals) beat Modem School (1 goal).
Claremont (3 goals) beat Magpies (nil).
High School (2 goals) lost to St. Andrews (3 goals).

15 June 1912, The Mail (Adelaide)

HINDMARSH V. SOUTH ADELAIDE. 

This match was decided on the Hindmarsh Oval and resulted in a win for the reds by 8 goals to 2. Hindmarsh forwards had the unique distinction of each scoring goals — a feat seldom performed in soccer. Mr. Knight was the referee.

Y.M.C.A.— 1 goals. Sturt II.— 2 goals.

Port (3 goals) beat Sturt (1 goal).

14 June 1912, Launceston Examiner

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

Loongana v. Wombats.-These teams will meet tomorrow on the Cypress, street ground at 3 o'clock. Wombats from - Harris, Black, Pead, Davis, Rose, R. Vincent, Powell, Beard, Roberts, Crawford, Ziebele, Croxford, Armytage, M'Lean, Rigby. Loongana from - Webb, Kelly (2), Manderson, Gallagher, Morrison, King, Murphy, Smith, Finch, Crosby.

13 June 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

The following is the draw for the first round of the South Coast (Nurse) Challenge Cup: - July 6: Balgownie v. Glebe at Bode's Ground, Wollongong; Woonona A v Auburn District, at Woonona. July 20: Corrimal A v. Newtown, at Bode's Ground, Wollongong; Woonona B v. Sydney, at Woonona. August 3: Corrimal B v. Lithgow United at Bode's Ground, Wollongong; Thirroul v. Northern Suburbs at Woonona.

A.T. Flintoff and A.P Blackham have been granted permission to play with the Sydney Club

12 June 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

BRISBANE, Tuesday.

The following players have been selected to represent Queensland in the matches this month against British Association football teams in New South Wales: - Goal, J. M'Kenzie (Ipswich Workshops); backs: G. Law (Blackstone), A. M'Gowan, Capt. (Bulimba); halves: G. Mackay (Wellington), J. Young (Ipswich Workshops), R. Dickson (Albion); forwards: G. Burns (Blackstone), W. Mackay (Bulimba), V. Fountaine (Toowoomba), A. Thompson (Wellington), T.H. Bowmer (Bulimba); reserves: H. Morrison (Eskgrove), F. Dowding (Toowoomba), G. Bullock (Blackstone).

11 June 1912, Geraldton Guardian

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

British Association Football.-We understand that there is some possibility of a British Association Foot- ball Club being formed in Geraldton. Several enthusiasts were seen indulging in the game on Saturday, and it is stated that it is likely steps will be taken to form a club.

10 June 1912, Brisbane Courier

The Rosewood British Association Football Club defeated Redbank in the Cup fixture yesterday by four points.

9 June 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION

SENIOR GRADE.

CLAREMONT DEFEAT RANGERS.

At Wellington-square the opening stages were quiet, but Claremont soon put on the pressure, and within 10 minutes S. Gomme headed through a corner, and T. M'Creery added two more in a similar manner before half-time. The second half was more even, the outside left scoring early for the Rangers, and Simpson responded with one for Claremont. The best for Claremont were M'Creery, Simpson, Hill, Kirkpatrick, Cotterill and W. Bennett. For Rangers Julian Fisher, outside left and goal-keeper.

Appended are the other results: - Perth 1 goal beat Subiaco nil.

City United 4 goals beat Australs 2 goals.

Training College 2 goals, lost to Fremantle 3 goals.

Claremont Glebe 4 goals beat Fremantle Rovers nil.

Thistle 3 goals beat Y.M.C.A. 1 goal.

SECOND DIVISION.

Y.M.C.A. 1 goal drew with Training College No. 2 1 goal.

Rangers 2 goals beat Swans nil.

Claremont 3 goals beat Ascensions nil.

Training College No. 1, 1 goal lost to Fremantle 2 goals.

THIRD DIVISION.

Modern School 3 goals beat St An- drews 2 goals.

High School nil lost to Rangers. 3 goals.

Claremont 2 goals beat Fremantle nil.

8 June 1912, Brisbane Courier

FOOTBALL.

BRITISH ASSOCIATION GAME

On the Brisbane Cricket Ground to-day two very interesting British Football Association matches are down for decision. Commencing at 2 p.m., a match will take place between teams representing Brisbane and the Ipswich and West Moreton district, and at 3.30 another team, representing the metropolis, will play a team from the Toowoomba district. These matches are being played to givc the Queensland selectors every epportunity to pick the Interstate team for Sydney. It is now several years since these interstate matches were played, but it is now hoped to make them annual fixtures.

7 June 1912, Adelaide Advertiser

FOOTBALL.

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

To-morrow his Excellency the Governor will witness the British Association football match at the Jubilee Oval. As his Excellency has, no doubt, seen many football games of this kind, played by the crews of his Majesty's ship, it will not be new to him. The game will be played between the Tandanya and Adelaide teams, and should provide an interesting contest. Leaflets, containing the field positions, with a diagram of the ground and other particulars, will be distributed at the oval, so that the uninitiated may understand at a glance the various features of the game. Given a time day there should be a record attendance. Sturt II and South II. replayed their match on Monday, and the result was a fine win for the green and whites. Scores:-Sturt. 3 goals: South, 1 goal. Murphy, Heron, Cubitt, Reeves were the most conspicuous for Sturt. Dobson and the goalkeeper and full back did good work for the losers.

6 June 1912, The Daily News (Perth)

FOOTBALL

BRITISH ASSOCIATION, DIVISION II. 

FREMANTLE V. RANGER8.

These teams met last Saturday on the Polo Ground, East Frcmantle. The game was a strenuous one right through, and when the final whistle blew, Rangers were victorious by the narrow margin of 1 goal to nil. The best players for Fremantle were Warrencr, Stobbs, and Pearscn;- whilst the most prominent for Rangers were Russell, Tolchard, Cameron, and Blackburn.

5 June 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

FREMANTLE v. NORTHAM. 

Last Monday Fremantle second division team visited Northam and played the local team. After being entertained at lunch the teams started play at 3 o'clock. Fremantle, with the advantage of the wind, quickly forced matters, and the first goal was scored from a penalty, quickly followed by another, a third goal being scored just before half time. The whistle sounded with the scores 3-0 in favour of Fremantle. On resumption of play Northam took a hand in the game, and for a while Fremantle's goal was in danger, but the ball was soon transferred to the other end, whence Holzberger cleverly headed Fremantle's fourth goal. From the kick-off the ball was passed to Northam's left wing (Tomlinson), who, dribbling past the backs, opened Northam's account with a beautiful and difficult shot. Shortly after Thomas added Northam's second goal with a nice rising shot, which gave the goalie no chance. Just before the final whistle Warrener scored another goal for Fremantle, leaving Fremantle winners by 5 to 2. For Northam the best were Temple, Tomlinson, Thomas, and Ferguson, while Cowley (two goals), Warrener (two goals), Holzberger (one goal), Higham, and Stobbs were best for Fre mantle. As this was the first match played by the Northam team (which has only been started a few months) their performance was very creditable. 

WELLINGTON HILL v. FREMANTLE. 

The Port club had a most pleasant three days' outing to the vast forest regions near Bunbury, arriving at Wellington Mill, their destination, by the private train which runs from the Government line at Dardanup. The gigantic trees, the wild bush scenery, the hills and dales through which the quaint little train wriggles and twists in fantastic fashion, the steep gradients and sharp curves, render this journey most interesting and educative. The game itself was played on a pitch cut absolutely from the virgin bush, and a crowd of some three or four hundred sitting around on tree stumps, chairs, and mother earth made a most picturesque scene. Every convenience was there both from a social as well as a football point, of view, and Old Sol blessed the proceedings with his genial rays. Naturally Fremantle proved the better side, but the home team bustled to some purpose and succeeded in scoring twice, through Elliott and Woods. Ellerby (3), and Nicholls (2) scored for the seasiders, who thus won 5-2. It was by no means a bad game, the Port lads giving a most delightful exhibition of soccer, drawing forth unstinted applause for their clean and clever play. A collection taken on the ground realised several pounds, and coupled with the proceeds of two concerts given by the Fremantle players enabled both clubs to emerge from the venture with considerable financial profit. 

ST. PAUL'S GYMNASIUM v. BUNBURY. 

This match was played on the Recreation Reserve on Monday in pouring rain, which militated greatly against the finer points of the game. The result was: St. Paul's, 3 goals to nil. Those who played best for St. Paul's were:-E. Hall (captain), Cowen, R Edmondson V. Hall, and F. Tout, and for Bunbury. Simeon, McDonald, T. Edmond son (captain), Leach, Duttficld, and Christenson were conspicuous. Goal-kickers for St. Paul's were: E. Hall, Cowen, and V. Hall. After the match the ladies of the St. Paul's Bunbury Choir provided afternoon tea to visitors and friends. 

DIVISION III. 

Claremont v. High School.-This match was played at King's Park on Saturday, and after a very one-sided game Claremont, won by 6 goals to 2. High School were best represented by Loton, Parker, Meares, and Lefroy, while Parker, Hammond. Shellabear, and Marshall were the pick of Claremont.  
Newcastle Magpies v. St. Andrew's. Played on Wellington-square and resulted in a win for the former by 5 goals to 2 goals. All played well for the winners especially West, in goal and for the losers Clayton, Clements, Ashton, and Brown were best. The goal-kickers for Magpies were: Drinkwater (2). Brooks. Julian, and Newton, and for St. Andrew's, Clayton and Brown (from a penalty).