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.