Tarlee Football 1921

 

Tarlee football club, season 1921
Matches played, 16, won 12, lost 4

This account of the match between Hamley Bridge and Tarlee was published in the Wooroora Producer newspaper on the 15 September 1921 at the close of the football season.

GILBERT PREMIERSHIP.

TARLEE LODGES A PROTEST

The little tree-studded town of Stockport experienced a " red letter" day on Saturday, Sept. 2, when the delightful weather and expectations of a good game enticed a very considerable crowd. Hamley supporters arrived by special train, and innumerable vehicles brought an enthusiastic crowd from Tarlee who considered their chance of victory good if the game was fast. Public opinion favored the Rovers, who recently had their ranks strengthened by several good players, Tarlee was without the services of Cooks. 

Mr. Nash, of Adelaide, had charge of the game, and gave satisfaction. The ground was very glassy which was detrimental to good kicking and marking. Tarlee won the toss and took advantage of the slight breeze. Hamley was first away, but were repulsed. The sphere travelled to the other end and Cook piloted it through. The Rovers followed suit a few minutes later. Tarlee again raised two flags as did Hamley. Barracking was intense. Before the term ended the red and whites put on two goals and the Rovers one. The quarter was strenuously and evenly fought,

Tarlee, 4 goals Rovers, 3 goals.

Hamley made a forward movement and Bowers marked within shooting distance, but only a point resulted. For some time the ball hovered around centre. Tarlee at this stage had rather the better of the play. They were making use of their weight and picking out their men. With good wing play they brought the ball around, but the Hamley backs were too strong. The Rovers play improved. They marked well and quickly got rid of the ball. A strong attack resulted in a neat goal from Schwerdt, immediately followed by a major from Doyle, who was battling hard. When the bell rang scores were

Rovers 5—2 Tarlee, 4—0.

Tarlee got away at the bounce but the Rovers back lines were strong, Heinrich performing a great save. At this stage Tarlee was playing into the Rovers' hands by giving frees, a series of which culminated in a goal for Hamley from the boot of Doyle.

Tarlee resumed the offensive and Cook cleverly goaled. Nichols had a free in front but hit a post. Tarlee was showing great form and Grantham delighted supporters by finding the big opening with a magnificent place kick, Hamley now had a turn but Lawrence from scrimmage only managed a minor. Heinrich during the quarter put in some splendid work for the Rovers, and Grantham was playing an excellent game in ruck for the red-and-whites, Tarlee again sent the leather into the forward lines but the backs prevented scoring At the close of the term the scoring board read

Rovers, 6—3 Tarlee, 6—1.

The southerly breeze freshened up a little and the prospects of a victory for Tarlee was not bright. They had in the previous quarter not taken sufficient advantage of the wind, playing too much on the wing instead of long kicks down the centre. The Rovers did not make this mistake and consequently rattled on two goals in quick succession. They were now playing supreme football. In the forward lines Bower look some good marks but spoilt the. effect by poor goal shooting. Walsh and Stafford successfully vanquished two red and white advances.

Barry, who was playing a grand game for Rovers, kicked the ball neatly through the sticks. Tarlees' were visibly tiring, but Grantham made a fine run around the ring, but was not supported. The Rovers kicked several minors before Bower, from a mark in front just managed the last goal of the day. The honors of the quarter were with the Rovers who kicked better, and marked over their opponents also showing more combination. Tarlee made good use of their weight and were clever at ground play. The final scores were

Rovers, 10—10 Tarlee, 6—1.

There is a probability of another game on Saturday as Tarlee has protested against Hamley for playing on a previous occasion a non registered member, which makes Tarlee minor premiers. Cook, after the game, congratulated the winners.

The best players were Rovers —Heinrich, Barry, Doyle, Gillies (2), Schwerdt, Stafford and Chenoweth. Tarlee—Grantham (best on ground), Gooding, Streeter, Molineaux, Mason, Hahesy and Muldoon.

Goalkickers:—Rovers — Doyle (3), Bowers (2), Graham, Schwert, Lawrence, Barry and Carpenter eaoh one. Tarlee - Cook (3), Grantham (2), and Gooding.

1921 'GILBERT PREMIERSHIP.', The Wooroora Producer (Balaklava, SA : 1909 - 1940), 15 September, p. 4. ,  http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article207133093 

 

Land prices 1868

 19th June 1868

The sale of the new township of Tarlee laid out on a Section belonging to Mr. E. Prescott, took place on Monday last, at Baye's Hotel, Gilberton. The attendance was not large; nevertheless the lots sold averaged fair prices, between £400 and £500 worth being sold. One corner allotment opposite which the site for the station is supposed to be fixed, was sold for £30.

1868 'The Kapunda Herald.', Kapunda Herald and Northern Intelligencer (SA : 1864 - 1878), 19 June, p. 3. , viewed 31 Jul 2024, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108264299 

What happened in March 1898?

TARLEE, March 23 1898

Mrs. Edward Colbert, who has been a resident in this district for many years, died in the Kapunda Hospital on Sunday last at the age of 73 years. The old lady received a severe burn on the arm and body several months ago and had to be sent to the hospital for treatment, where she died. The body was brought to Tarlee, and the funeral took place at Navan Catholic Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev Father Lee conducting the service at grave.

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The annual meeting of the Tarlee Literary and Musical Society was held in the Institute' Hall on Friday evening last. The balance sheet and report of the secretary (Mr. C. Rotchford) were most encouraging. The meeting made special mention of the services rendered the society by Mr. John McInerney as president. The following officers were elected for the coming year. President, Mr. J. Hogan, jun. j vice-presidents, Messrs. Nicolle and Brooks: secretary and treasurer, Mr. C. Rotchford.

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1898 'COUNTRY INTELLIGENCE.', Kapunda Herald (SA : 1878 - 1951), 25 March, p. 3. , http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108315192

1883 Residents of Tarlee

Trove is a wonderful source for almanacs and directories. Here's a listing of residents from an 1883 volume. Prior to this residents were sometimes listed under counties rather than towns so one might find residents of Tarlee listed in both the County of Gilbert as well as the County of Light.

The Adelaide almanac and directory for South Australia : together with official, ecclesiastical, legal, banking and mercantile directory / by Josiah Boothby, Esq. (1)

TARLEE.

County Light. Electoral District of Wooroora, District Council of Gilbert; 54 1/2 miles N.

Population, 133; Houses, 30.

Post, Telegraph, and Money Order Offices —Postmaster, J. Taylor.

Places of Worship—Roman Catholic (S. S. John and Paul), Rev. M. O’Regan (Marrabel) ; Wesleyan, supplied; Baptist, Rev. Thomas Dowding.

English and Scottish Bank —Manager, Alfred Reed.

Hotel—Sir James Fergusson (Ernest Eisfelder).

Institute —Secretary, W. A. Clarke.

Communication with Adelaide —Trains twice daily.

Arthur, Thomas, farmer

Badman, Joseph, farmer

Badman, Matthias, farmer

Bond, N., farmer

Buckley, Patrick, farmer

Cameron, F., shoemaker

Carroll, Mrs.

Clarke, R , farmer

Condon, J., farmer

Davis, George, farmer

Deane, M., farmer

Eisfelder, E., Sir James Ferguson hotel

Excell, H.

Excell, N.

Farron, C., farmer

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Farron, J., farmer

Fry Bros., contractors

Grant, Mrs.

Gray, Felix, farmer

Hill, G., butcher

Hill, Thomas, farmer

Hill, Thomas Henry, farmer

Hogan, J., farmer

Hogan, J. John, farmer

Hogan, Patrick, farmer

Horregan, D., farmer [Daniel Horgan]

Kelly, Robert, J.P., farmer

Keynes, J., railway porter

Mclnerney, Michael, farmer

Nash, D., farmer

Nock, Joseph, storekeeper

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O’Leary, David, farmer

O’Sullivan Bros., farmers

O’Sullivan, James, farmer

O'Sullivan, Jerome, farmer

O’Sullivan, Francis, farmer

Reed, Alfred, manager E. S. and A. C. Bank

Shannon, M., farmer

Shearer, J., farmer

Taylor, J., storekeeper and postmaster

Thomas, Richard, farmer

Walker, T. H., shoemaker

Webber, P., farmer

Weller, J. M., blacksmith

Willis, Samuel, farmer

Work, J., farmer

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1. 1883 The Adelaide almanac and directory for South Australia : together with official, ecclesiastical, legal, banking and mercantile directory / by Josiah Boothby, Esq.Adelaide : Printed and published by J. Williams, Stationer, 1872-1883, p.199 image 767 https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-3056248125/view?partId=nla.obj-3056251735

1869 Fatal Accident

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FATAL ACCIDENT NEAR TARLEE.—A man named William Keen, about 33 years of age, was killed by riding against a tree on Monday, March 22. The deceased, it appeared from the evidence at the inquest, had been drinking at Forresters for several hours, and left in company with some others, taking a bottle of gin. After proceeding about three miles towards Alma he rode against a tree, knocking off the bark and completely smashing his skull and one arm. He never spoke afterwards. The inquest was held by Mr. Cole, J.P., and a Jury of 13, who returned a verdict of accidental death. The deceased has only one relative in the colony—a brother, living at Port Adelaide. The poor fellow left about sufficient money to defray his funeral expenses.

1869 'Latest News.', Evening Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1869 - 1912), 24 March, p. 2. (LATE EDITION), https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196725692