30 April 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

DIVISION 1. 

AUSTRALS v. TRAINING COLLEGE. A match between Australs and Training College took place on the College ground on Saturday, and after a very fair game resulted in a win for Australs by one goal to nil. For Australs, James, Hollis, Ewing, and Yeomans were most prominent, while for the College, Stewart, Matthews, Lunt, and Johnston were the best. Goal-kicker for Australs: Parsons.

PRESENTATION CUP COMPETITION.

Y.M.C.A. v. Thistle.-This match was played on Saturday last at Wellington square, and resulted in a win for Y.M.C.A. by 2 goals to nil. Y.M.C.A. won the toss and elected to play against the sun and wind. Thistle pressed consistently during the early stages of the game, but were never really dangerous, the Y.M.C.A.'s defence being well in evidence. After the teams had settled down play was fairly even, Thistle, perhaps, being slightly the better and doing most of the attacking. Once, however, Y.M.C.A. had, from a breakaway by the left wing, a splendid chance of opening the scoring, but one of the forwards   failed when well placed. Half-time arrived with no score. After the restart Y.M.C.A. practically monopolised the play, and it was not long in the second half before the scoring was opened, Rogers succeeding in netting after a good run and centre by Strickland. A few minutes later the same player scored again, the result of a good individual effort. Y.M.C.A., who played junior last season, thus made a very successful debut into senior circles. Rodgers, in the forward line, Pocklington, of the halves, and the backs and goalie were perhaps the best, although all played well.

RANGERS V. FREMANTLE. This game was played on the Esplanade on Saturday and resulted in the defeat of the League champions by 2 clear goals, the Fremantle side gripping the game from start to finish. After Browning had struck the crossbar with a smashing drive Nicol opened the scoring after 20 minutes' play, with a fine drive from 15 yards range, which struck the under part of the bar and bounced in. Bogle added the second, placing a corner so accurately that the custodian could only help it through. In the second half the Rangers did a bit better, but found the Fremantle defence far too good for them. The Port team worked up some fine combinations, and but for the sterling work of Sharp in goal and Dunlop at back must have scored on several occasions. For the Rangers, in addition to the players mentioned, Pearse at centre half, and Leonard and Fisher the wing halves were the pick. For Fremantle a word of praise is due to Cowlishaw, inside right, and Higham right half, although the whole team revealed much promise. Falconer at centre half made a very successful debut. Mr. Cameron refereed most efficiently.

29 April 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION

Whilst the British Association is easily the most popular form of football in England, Rugby has far more adherents In Australia. However, the game is fast becoming more popular out here, and Is likely to become moreso because it is getting a footing in the schools, and also by reason of the fact that large numbers of immigrants are arriving almost weekly from the motherland. It is quite possible, too, that before long visits by an English or a foreign team will take place. Quite recently a French club wrote to the New South Wales governing body regarding a trip to Australia. However, the time is not yet ripe for international visits.

The local competitions will be commenced on Saturday next, and a successful season is already assured. In addition a Queensland team will visit Sydney in June, and it is suggested that the New South Wales team should go north in August. It is also practically certain that teams from Victoria and Tasmania will visit Sydney, but the dates have not set been decided upon. The South Coast Challenge Cup, the matches for which must be played in South Coast, is creating interest

There is no doubt that British Association football Is becoming more popular in Australia. In the recent International match between England and Scotland which was played at Hampden Park, there were 120,000 spectators. The record Association gate is £7784 19s taken at the English Cup final of 1905 between Aston Villa and Newcastle United.

All that is now required to make the football season an unqualified success is fine weather at week-ends. 

28 April 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

No soccer news today but a bit of a general anti-football rant.

It is very much up to local bio. showmen to send England strong protests against so many football and Lord Mayor pictures in the Pathe and other "Gazettes." About two-thirds of the English consignment of celluloid consists of mobs of brawny English degenerates booting about a bladder of wind, or glorified bumbles making well-fed speeches to starving villagers while they unveil a parish pump or a memorial to a dead dustman. The average Australian wants to see films of sensational happenings-or their aftermaths, wrecks, launchings of big ships, and items that bulk large in the cables. Muddied oafs and paunchy workhouse beadles are a waste of good celluloid and'a long-drawn weariness.

27 April 1912, Independent (Footscray)

"SOCCER."

Footscray opened the season last Saturday, by playing Williamstown-Yarraville (last year's premiers), at Williamstown. The home team won the toss, and had the advantage of a strong wind and a hill to kick down in the first half. This kept Footscray defending the whole of the half, but they could not stop the rushes of the home team, who scored 6 goals in this half. Footscray scored their only goal in this half, from a splendid bit of passing.

The wind had dropped when the second half commnenced, so Footscray lost this great advantage. Footscray showed up in this half, but could not break down the splendid defence of the home team, who scored another goal towards the close of play. Final: Williamstown-Yarrarille, 7; Footscray, 1.

Williamstowrn-Yarraville have most of the players again this season who won them the premiership last season, and are therefore a very strong combination team. Every man knows his place, and keeps it. And it would not surprise me to see them premiers again this season. For Footscray every man played hard game, but special praise goes to Twigg( in goal), Slomes (at back), and Stevens (centre half), for their splendid defence.

This afternoon Footscray play Brunswick on their own ground, at top of Barkly street.

 

26 April 1912, Brisbane Courier

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CUP FINAL.

The Association Football Cup final between West Bromwich and Barnsby was replayed to-day, neither side having scored in the match on Saturday last: Barnsby won by one goal to nil.

And there was me thinking Barnsby had never won the FA Cup final! The second item is kind of spooky given the assault at Gallipoli is exactly two years away.

MINES IN THE DARDANELLES.

ATHENS, Wednesday.
There are reported to be fifty-five floating mines in the Dardanelles, and one has been found near Dedeagatch, a Turkish seaport on the Aegean Sea,

 

26 April 1912, The West Australian

BRITISH ASSOCIATION GAME.

ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The fortnightly meeting of the British Football Association was held at the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Wednesday night. In the absence of the chairman (Mr. G. D. Smith) Mr. T. Nesbit presided over a large attendance. Included among the correspondence was a report from the secretary of the Schools' Association (Mr. S. Jackson), who submitted several recommendations for the consideration of the council. After discussion the following committee, Messrs. Smith, Brennand, McDowall, Simons, and Gomme. were elected to confer with the Schools' Association and report to the next meeting.

Mr. Brennand reported that in addition to the three playing areas in Perth the polo ground at East Fremantle had been secured for the season and that the Claremont Royal Showground could be obtained on terms which he submitted. Mr. Brennand was instructed to secure the ground, and it was farther decided to charge 6d. admission and that a collection be taken at all matches played on the Esplanade. It was resolved to play the league competitions off in three rounds, and that the challenge cup contest take the form of '"sudden death." The latter competition will commence after the first round of the league and be continued on dates to be arranged. A number of players were granted permits, a few being held over pending the production of a clearance from their last club, without which no player is eligible to play

The fixtures for the opening series of matches on Saturday next are as follow: Claremont v. City United, at Claremont Showground; Training College v. Australs, Training College; Rangers v. Fremantle, Esplanade; Fremantle Rovers. v. Claremont II. Polo, Ground, East Fremantle; Perth v. Subiaco, Welliington-square (west ground): Y.M.CA. v. Thistle, Wellington-square (east ground).

REFEREES' MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Referees' Association was held at the Amateur Sports Club last night, Mr. McDowall presiding over a large attendance. The election of officers resulted in Mr McDowall being re-elected as chairman and Mr. J. Gill as secretary and treasurer. It was decided that the entrance fee be 2s. 6d., and that the appointment of referees for matches be left in the hands of the chairman and two others. The referees for tomorrow's matches are as follow:-Claremont v. City United, Claremont Showground, Mr. Brennand; Training College v. Austrais Training College, Mr. Edmunds; Rangers v. Fremantle, Esplanade) Mr. Cameron; Fremantle Rovers v. Claremont II., Mr. Gill; Perth v. Subiaco, Wellington-square (west ground), Mr. Auld; Y.M.C.A. v. Thistle, Wellington-square (east round), Mr. Anderson. All matches to start at 3.30 sharp. 

25 April 1912, Townsville Daily Bulletin

FOOTBALL.

The annual general meeting of British Football Association was held at   the Y.M.C.A. rooms on Tuesday night, there being a large attendance. Mr H. Haylock was voted to the chair. The annual report which was of a very satisfactory nature was adopted, together with the balance sheet. A letter was read from the President of the British Association Football Union in which he pointed out the marked advance of the British Association game throughout the states and New Zealand. Office-bearers for the year were appointed as follows:— Patron Mr P. F. Rowland, (re-elected); President. Mr R. Stewart; Vice-Presidents: Messrs Tuffley, Fowler, H. Haylock, G. Smith. J. Christie. Gilmour, Morrison, H. Cordlngley, and D. Winterbottom. Secretary and treasurer, Mr F. H. Burns (re-elected).

Eight Clubs have entered for this year's Charity Shield contest, also for the trophy valued at £13 13s, given by the Association. It was decided to affiliate with the Queensland Association. The drawing up of fixtures tor the season was left to the delegates from the various clubs, who meet on Monday next. The season will open on May 11. After a considerable amount of detail business had been disposed of the meeting terminated with a vote of thanks to the chair. From present appearances the ensuing season promises to be the most successful for the Association game ever experienced in Townsville.

 

24 April 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.    

APPROACH OF COMPETITIONS!

The granting of a permit to J. P. Grogan to play with Sydney Club this season will greatly strengthen the metropolitan team. Grogan is now living in the Sydney district, but his residence has not been of sufficient duration to enable him to play without permission. His brilliant performances last year with the team from H.M.S. Powerful are still fresh in the memory of soccer adherents; though there are some who declare that his Inside partner, Keating, was of indispensable assistance in Grogan's dashing displays, that Keating practically madethe game for the  outside man; and that Grogan will be "lost" without him. However, Sydney supporters maintain that they have in Gallagher an inside right who should work equally as well with Grogan, and there does not appear any reason for doubt in this respect. Gallagher's methods closely resemble those of Keating; he is tricky in footwork, and, when in form, can shoot with force and precision. As M'Lean, who showed clever football at times last season, is reported to be at his best, Sydney's forward line should be rather formidable.

Balmain will, however, again be very strong, and if the Rawson Cup team maintain their consistently good form of 1911, there are likely to be some interesting games for the late Sir Harry H. Rawson's trophy. Granville are al- ways worthy opponents, never admitting de- feat until the final whistle is heard. The Magpies ran Balmain very close last year. Their scoring capabilities were reflected in the fact that they put through 41 goals in 14 matches, Balmain notching 30 in the same number.

Glebe hope to reproduce their form of 1910, when they won the Rawson Cup. The forward line will be stronger, a fact that should enhance the team's prospects, for the little weakness in that respect last season must have had a disturbing influence on the backs. Storey's presence between the goal posts will give the Glebe supporters a sense of security. Canterbury and Newtown will probably meet stronger teams than themselves; and it is to be hoped that, in the event of applications being received from players in neutral territory for permission to take part in the metropolitan competitions, the weaker clubs will receive consideration.

The Association Cup teams are more or less unknown quantities, though Balmain is certain to have a combination that will test the merit of opponents. A remarkable fact in connection with the second division of the second league is the number of non-district clubs that will engage in the competition. Whether it is wise to admit so many of these clubs is a question on which some light may be thrown as the season advances, and the effect on the district clubs is noted.

Players will have a last opportunity on Saturday next of match practice before the competitions commence. The chance should not be neglected, for there is no practice so valuable as that obtained by playing in an actual match. Special practice in kicking from the penalty mark, and in corner kicks, is all very well for one who is deputed to specialise in such arts, but the average player is more quickly brought into form by having to grasp situations as they might arise in a competition game.

 

23 April 1912, Kalgoorlie Western Argus

FOOTBALL CUP. 

DRAW FOR THE FINAL. 

London, April 21.     

The final for the football cup was played at the Crystal Palace yesterday. The strike caused a small attendance, only 60,000. Neither of the teams, [West] Bromwich [Albion] and Barnsley, scored and the match ended in a draw. It will be played over again on Wednedsday.

22 April 1912, Brisbane Courier

ASSOCIATION GAME.  

Pineapple Rovers v. Milton Rangers, -This was a drawn game, 1 all.

Pineapple Rovers Soccer Club excursion on the river, ca. 1918

 

FOOTBALL AND LACROSSE [TOOWOOMBA]

Most of the Rugby and Association teams were doing some preliminary training to-day. The lacrosse and Association game will have a bigger following here this season than In any previous year. 

21 April 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

No soccer news in Australia today.

Of interest to the leather-lunged louts who vilify the umpire from behind the pickets:-While shouting at a football match between Newport and Neath, a spectator, Isaac Mason, swallowed his false teeth, and was suffocated.

20 April 1912, Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

Practice matches have been arranged for to-day, irrespective of leagues or divisions. The most interesting feature will be the first appearance of the team from H.M.S. Drake, which will play at Clyde. 

The matches are as follow:-The Navy (H.M.S. Drake) v Granville, at Clyde; Glebe v Newtown, at Campsie; Sydney v Canterbury, at Campsie; Police Depot v Callan Park, at Callan Park; The Navy (Garden Island) v Y.M.C.A., at Lyne Park; Newtown B v Glebe B, at Swan Park; Balmain B v Northern Suburbs, at Swan Park; Balmain v West Sydney, at Easton Park; Northern Suburbs B v Gladesville Hospital, at Gladesville. All the matches are timed to start at 3.15.

19 April 1912, The Register (Adelaide)

SHIPS' CREWS AT PLAY.

Teams representing the steamers Argyllshire and Aeneas engaged in a game of soccer at the Outer Harbour on Monday. The match aroused considerable interest, and a good contest was the outcome. The Aeneas representatives proved the better team, the scores having been: Aeneas, 7 goals, and Argyllshire, 3 goals.   

19 April 1912, The Mercury (Hobart)

The following letter points to the ongoing tension between football codes resulting from the annual processes of ground allocation. The correspondent fears that a Hobart footy competition might not get the ground it desires because another sport (soccer, or Lacrosse) will be able to offer more money for rental. The correspondent also argues that because of the greater participation level in footy then it should receive priority.

THE SUBURBAN SPORTS GROUND.

To the Editor of "The Mercury."

Sir, - It is usual, I believe, for the Cricket Association at the beginning of the football season to call for tenders for the use of the Suburban sports ground, and this area is usually rented by the highest tenderer. Those who are likely to try to obtain the use of it this year are the Suburban Association, the British Football Association, and possibly the Lacrosse Association and the H.J.F.A. I should like to point out a few reasons why the Suburban Association have a claim on the consideration of the governing body when the tenders are sent in.

During the last five years a team from this association won the Davies shield four times, showing by their easy victories that the class of football played is of a high older, in spite of the fact that they have had a very poor playing space.

All the schoolboys who graduate for the top ground get their preliminary experience with the Suburban Association, and boys have never yet had a fair show on the Lindisfarne ground.

Thirdly, since over 60 per cent, of the young men of Hobart obtain their recreation from the Australian game, I think that that game should have some preference over lacrosse and soccer, which, however excellent they may be as games, are not popular games, truly so-called, in Tasmania.

Next. I might just refer to the fact that the playing space needed for soccer is very small indeed, and such a large area as the New Town ground would be wasted on teams of eleven aside.

I should also like to point out the fact that the T.F. League has given its support to the forward movement of the Suburban Association, and its liberal offer of financial assistance applies only to the ground in question.

Finally, I wish to state that I do not ask for any unfairness to any association; but it is not compulsory for the highest tender to be accepted, and I think that such an advance, as is proposed, ought not to be retarded by the question of a few shillings to be gained by accepting another tender.

Yours, etc., UNIVERSITY.

18 April 1912, Townsville Daily Bulletin

FOOTBALL

At a meeting held at the Y.M.C.A rooms on Wednesday night, Mr J. W. Fielding presiding, it was decided to form a British Association Club to be called the St. John's A.F.C. Bishop Frodsham was appointed president; vice-presidents, Ven. Archdeacon Williams, Messrs G. Murray, A. Austin, G. Gordon and Rev. Bissett-Carrle; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. W. Fielding; captain, Mr J. Hallett; vice-captain, Mr S. South; delegates to the Association, Messrs A. Grantham and F. Cooper. Five members were selected for the selection committee.

Eventually eight clubs fielded teams in the Townsville competition during this season, a remarkable number. At this time it was argued that Rugby in the town was managing to alienate many through its exclusiveness.

17 April 1912, The Sydney Morning Herald

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

THE FRENCH PROPOSAL.

The proposal received from Bordeaux, France, for a tour of Australia by a French team-referred to in Friday's "Herald" is at least unique. The tour would, at the present juncture, probably prove more of a novelty than a financial success, though the influx of British emigrants is certain to make a considerable difference before very long in the number of association football adherents in this country As there is also a greater tendency evident on the part of the public school teachers to allow "soccer" into the schools, the prospects for the future popularity of the game may be regarded as being favourable. Before international matches can be arranged with any degree of success, however, it appears necessary that a system of regular interstate games should become firmly established. Of course if some benevolent millionaire by any chance guarantees all parties against loss, there could not be any objection to an international tour, here and now. It would in all probability leave its mark as an educational factor and an influence towards added interest. Otherwise, the Australian associations, no doubt, feel compelled to move slowly.

A glance at the balance-sheets of the Auckland and Wellington (N.Z.) Football Associations indicates earnest endeavours to secure home grounds. At Auckland, a sum of money has been set aside for a "ground account," and is augmented when possible, while at Wellington a deposit of £225 has been paid on six and a half acres on behalf of "The Association Football Grounds Company, Ltd." to be formed. The time is ripe for some scheme whereby a home ground might be secured for the New South Wales Football Association.

Mr R.T. Black, in whose hands the organising in connection with schools' football is placed, has been successful in starting the game in a number of suburban schools which have not hitherto taken it seriously. It is an excellent recreation for schoolboys and one that should be received with much favour by all concerned.

Entries, which may be forwarded through Mr S. Lynch Sports Club will close on April 30 for the South Coast Cup competition, in which all matches are played in the South Coast district. Sydney teams will be allowed £1. 10s per match as travelling expense.

ENTRIES TOR THE COMPETITIONS

The following entries hive been received for the first and second league competitions controlled by the New South Wales Football Association:

First League Balmain (2), Canterbury Glebe (2), Granville, The Navy (2), Newtown, Northern Suburbs, Police Club, Sydney, West Sydney, YMCA.

Second League Balmain (2), Botany, Burns' Anniversary Club, Callan Park, Glebe, The Navy, Northern Suburbs, Olympic Club, Scottish Rifles, Sydney(2) Ultimo Church, YMCA, Gladesville Hospital.

Practice matches will be played on Saturday next and the competitions will commence on May 4 for which date the Sydney Cricket Ground has been secured.

Although the attendance at Easton Park on the occasion of the Condon Benefit Match was very satisfactory, the amount collected was necessarily not so large as might have been obtained on a "gate-money" ground. The interest taken in the match, however, augurs well for future "gates."

17 April 1912, The Mercury (Hobart)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING.

The third annual general meeting of the Tasmanian British Football Association was hold at the Y.M.C.A. buildings on Monday evening, there being a large attendance of members of the various clubs present.

Hon Henry Dobson (Vice-patron of the association) presided, and, in moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, said that it must be exceedingly gratifying to the promoters of the game in Tasmania to see such a splendid gathering of supporters present. He noted with great pleasure a paragraph in the report, which stated that the T.B.F.A. successfully entertained a team from New South Wales, and it was indeed a surprise to him to find that this was the first occasion on which a football match had been played between Tasmania and the Mother-State on Tasmanian soil. (Applause.) For so young an association it was a highly creditable undertaking. He hoped that the proposed tour in New South Wales would eventuate this season; also that an endeavour would be made to meet Victoria at Melbourne en route. In speaking of the merits, of the game, he understood that supporters claimed for it the exclusive title of "real" football, which other codes of football, in which there was a large clement of "hand ball," could not, claim. Another most important aspect of the roundball game was in the fact that it was a game remarkably free from accidents, which was certainly a great point in its favour, as no mother cares to see her son returning from the football field in a battered and disfigured condition, be he ugly or good-looking. (Laughter.) In support of this view of the game, he stated that the English F.A. team which toured South Africa played 22 matches on grounds as hard as any to be found, yet the team returned to England without a single casualty.' (Applause.) In conclusion, the chairman stated that Mr. Chamberlain said that we should endeavour to "think Imperially," and the Imperial aspect of a game which was played throughout the Empire was well worth considering. He hoped that it would not be long ere an Australian combination went Home to England, and held its own with the leading English clubs, just as the cricketers had done. (Applause.)

In proposing a vote of thanks to Capt. Cottrell-Dormer and Messrs. H.H. Nurse and C. Falkinder for having presented trophies for competition for clubs affiliated to the association, Dr. Purdy, in a most interesting' speech, described how the "All Blacks" Rugby team was induced to take part in a Soccer match during their stay in the Old Country, and, although pitted against an experienced team, gave a very creditable performance. The public was greatly impressed with the possibilities of an Australian team playing a series of matches in the United Kingdom.

16 April 1912, Townsville Daily Bulletin

BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB.   

CLEVELAND RANGERS. 

The ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above CLUB
will be held at the Empire Hotel TO-NIGHT at 8 o'clock.
All members and intending members requested to attend.

16 April 1912, The West Australian

FOOTBALL   

ALLOCATION OF GROUNDS. 

A number of club secretaries met at the Perth Town Hall yesterday to allocate the playing grounds in the city ares, and they were agreed as follows:

Esplanade.-No. 1, British Association (every Saturday); No. 2, Lacrosse Association and Commonwealth Football Asociation (alternate Saturdays).

Wellington Square.-No. 1, Lacrosse (every Saturday); Nos. 2 and 3, British Association (every Saturday); No. 4. Commonwealth and First Rate Association (alternate Saturdays): No. 5, West Australian Football Association (every Saturday); No. 6, Lacrosse (every Saturday).

Forrest Park.-First Rate Association (every Saturday).

 

15 April 1912, Townsville Daily Bulletin

THISTLE BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUB. 

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the above club
will be held at the Commonwealth Hotel TO-NIGHT, at 8 o'clock.
All Members and intending Members requested to attend.

15 April 1912, The Mercury (Hobart)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION.

The two practice matches played at South Hobart and Cornelian Bay on Saturday were both instrumental in introducing hitherto unknown exponents of the game to the local clubs. It is especially gratifying to note that the Y M.C.A team made a most successful reappearance into the game, and although several of their leading players were absentees on Saturday, they really put up a very good showing against the more experienced South Hobart players. The following players made their first appearance tor the Y M.C A. -Wilkins, Gates, Bond, Kitto, Hicks, Fletcher, Dawkes, and Wilson. South had new men in Merlees and Crowson. In the other match at Cornelian Bay an enjoyable practice game was played, although several prominent members of both the Hobart and St. George clubs were unable to turn out. Several new men on both sides made a favourable first appearance.

14 April 1912, Sunday Times (Perth)

Bavarian scholars under 17 years of age are not allowed to play football, on the ground that, being reckless, they would play too roughly, the game having a coarsening effect upon them.

13 April 1912, The Mercury (Hobart)

BRITISH ASSOCIATION. 

Notes by "Half-back." . . .

The chief topic of interest this week is the annual meeting of the TBFA [Tasmanian British Football Association], which is to take place at the YMCA rooms. The chair is to be occupied by the Hon Henry Dobson (vice-patron), who has always taken an interest in the development of the "Empire" code in Tasmania. I have to hand from the hon. secretary (Mr J.J.B. Honeysett) a lengthy report dealing with the past season's work, but as I understand this will be published in the press, I will not go into details As these notes will not again appear until after the meeting is over, a word of praise should be given to the executive of the association for their untiring efforts in the interests of the game during the past season. There is no doubt that, but for the enterprise shown by them, the New South Wales trip would never have eventuated, and the successful way in which it was carried out speaks volumes for their energy and enthusiasm.

The Northern Tasmanian Association has had a most sueceesful annual meeting, and correspondence received from the hon secretary (Mr Norman Vincent) shows that our Launceston confreres are eagerly anticipating the inauguration of tho North v. South matches. The first of these is to hake place at Launceston in all probability early in June. As I have heard that the Northerners number several "stars" in their ranks, a good combination from the two associations should be available for the New South Wales tour.

Speaking of the Mother State reminds me that the N.S.W.F.A balance-sheet for the past season (of which one is to hand) looks particularly healthy, the figures showing that the credit balance has been augmented by £20 for the season's working. The newly-formed Commonwealth Football Association is evidently bearing fruit, as inter-State matches have already been arranged to take place in New South Wales and Queensland during the coming season.