1874 South Australian football season

none December 2017 December 2017 South Australian football season 1874 South Australian football 2 1873 1875 The 1874 South Australian football season was the fifth year of interclub football in South Australia. Major Clubs Metropolitan Adelaide Kensington Port Adelaide Victorian (Based at foot of Montefiore Hill, North Adelaide) Country Clubs Gawler Willunga Colleges Adelaide Educational Institution Prince Alfred College St Peter's College Notes - The J.L. Young School building (Adelaide Educational Institution) was situated about a quarter of a mile south of the angle formed by the junction of the Glen Osmond Road and that forming the principal frontage to Parkside. Annual Meetings and Opening Games April 23 The Kensington Club held its Annual Meeting on April 23.South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) - 23 Apr 1874 - p5 http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/3991858 https://web.archive.org/web/20170124002236/http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/page/3991858 2017-01-24 2026-08-03 Trove en April 28 The Kensington Football Club held their first meeting for the season on Tuesday, April 28, at Mr. Caterer's schoolroom, Norwood. There were 22 members present. It was resolved, that the club's uniform be scarlet cap and jacket and white trousers.The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28730498 2026-08-29 Trove Trove May 6 A meeting of members of the Adelaide Football Club was held at the Prince Alfred Hotel on Wednesday evening, May 6, to receive the reports for the last year, and make arrangements for the forthcoming season. There were about a dozen gentlemen present, and Mr. S.G. Kingston presided. Upwards of 40 members were enrolled.INTIMIDATION AT MOONTA. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39821501 2026-08-29 trove.nla.gov.au May 9 The football season commenced in the afternoon when the Adelaide Football club played their opening game with a 15 a side game intraclub match.TOPICS OF THE DAY - The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889) - 9 May 1874 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28730790 https://web.archive.org/web/20240502015202/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28730790 2024-05-02 2026-08-03 Trove enhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39813373?searchTerm=Football Football. South Australian Register Adelaide 11 May 1874 15 December 2025 5 National Library of Australia May 21 At an adjourned meeting of the Adelaide Football Club it was reported that His Excellency Governor Musgrave had accepted the office of President, and that Mr. J. Acraman had again intimated his willingness to accept the position of vice-president.The Express and Telegraph (Adelaide, SA : 1867 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/207716733 2026-08-29 Trove Trove May 23 Port Adelaide Football Club advertised they will have their opening game of the season this (Saturday) afternoon at Glanville. The Concordia Band has been engaged, and the members are to appear in uniform. The Kensington Club also began the season playing for colours. The following are to be the teams of 25 each:— Red — Ashwin, Bakewell, Beresford, Bonney, Burton, Calder, Duffield, Foale, R. Gwynne, H. and J. Hall, C. Hargrave, M. Jay, Kaye, Meredith, Muirhead, Noltenius, F. Perry, Roberts, Scott, Sowter, Tardiff, Trimmer, Wigg, ana Wright. White — Aldridge, Colton, Farr, Gliddon, Gwynne, Haigh, Hargrave, Harvey, Hewer, Hughes, Kaines, Lucas, Marshall, Millner, Moulden, H. and H. R. Perry, Pope, Reid, H. and R.Shell, Schomburgk, Sunter, Tassie, Waterhouse, Whittell, and Williams.Latest News https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196749559 2026-08-29 trove.nla.gov.au June 6 Metropolitan and Country football matches May 2 Intercollege Match Saturday, 2 May Adelaide Educational Institution 0 D Prince Alfred College 0 Parkside https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28730691 Topics of the Day. The South Australian Advertiser Adelaide 6 May 1874 15 December 2025 2 National Library of Australia Each team - 16 players. Adelaide Educational Institution founded in 1852 moved to Young Street, Parkside in 1872. It was founded by John Lorenzo Young. May 9 Intercollege Match Saturday, 9 May St Peter's College 1 H Prince Alfred College 0 St Peter's College https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39818172 Football. South Australian Register Adelaide 12 May 1874 15 December 2025 7 National Library of Australia May 9 Adelaide Football club Intra Club Match Saturday, 9 May 3pm Adelaide (Blue) 2 H Adelaide (Red) 1 Adelaide https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39813373?searchTerm=Football Football. South Australian Register Adelaide 11 May 1874 15 December 2025 5 National Library of Australia Adelaide Intraclub match - 15 each side. Captains : H.Holthouse (Blue) and G.S.Kington (Red) June 6 advertised a game against St Peter's Collegians for 2.30pm on the Kensington Grounds. Advertising - The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 - 1889) - 5 Jun 1874 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/73064263?searchTerm=Football https://web.archive.org/web/20251220124617/https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/73064263?searchTerm=Football 2025-12-20 2026-08-03 Trove en Adelaide Football Club advertised a practice game.Advertising https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196749931?searchTerm=Football 2026-08-29 Trove Trove June 13 June 13 Saturday, June 13 Young's 0 A 1 Parkside https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28731664 TOPICS OF THE DAY. The South Australian Advertiser Adelaide 15 June 1874 10 November 2015 2 National Library of Australiahttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196750141 trove.nla.gov.au Monday 15 June 1874 Latest Newshttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/39818759 trove.nla.gov.au 15 June 1874-The English Breadstuffs market Game was advertised for 3pm start at Parkside.The South Australian Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1858 Trove https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/73062052?searchTerm=Youngs 2026-08-29 Goal Scorer - H. Barry Adelaide Educational Institution founded was founded by John Lorenzo Young in 1852 and moved to Young Street, Parkside in 1872. Adelaide and Kensington Clubs both advertise practice games.https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/196750111?searchTerm=Football Trove Trove search results for football June 22 Anniversary of the Queen's Accession Public Holiday Match https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/97207557?searchTerm=Gawler%20Football Trove Search Results for Gawler Football Monday, June 22 Gawler 1 D 1 Gawler Park 600 -1000 https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39812180 FOOTBALL. South Australian Register Adelaide 24 June 1874 10 November 2015 3 National Library of Australiahttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/207717623?searchTerm=Gawler%20Football Trove Results for Gawler Footballhttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/97208538 Trove 26 June 1874-The football match Game commenced at 1pm and concluded at 5pm (4 hours of play). Colours - Gawler Magneta and White, Kensington Scarlet. Each team consisted of 17 players. Gawler Team - The following are the names of the Gawler competitors : — G. Beade, F. Harris (Captain), H. Harris, E. T. Annells, A. Schwann, J. Wilkinson, T. Wilkinson, J. Robertson, E. Saint, C.Niquet, J. Gordon, E. Filsell, J. Crump, J. Martin, W. Dawkins, J. Ferguson.https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/97207560 Trove 19 Jun 1874 - Barossa Mining News July 4 Saturday, July 4 0 D 0 Glanville Hall Estate https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28732213 TOPICS OF THE DAY. The South Australian Advertiser Adelaide 6 July 1874 10 November 2015 2 National Library of Australia The first match of the season between these Clubs. The new rules were observed, and were considered a decided improvement on the old ones, taking away the risk of broken collarbones and sprained ankles. July 18 Saturday, July 18 1 H 0 Kensington https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197672891 FOOTBALL. Evening Journal Adelaide 20 July 1874 10 November 2015 3 Edition: SECOND EDITION National Library of Australia Return match https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197672798?searchTerm=Football Trove 17 Jul 1874 - Latest News August 1 Saturday, August 1 Port Adelaide (2nds) 3 H 0 Glanville https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article28733009 TOPICS OF THE DAY. The South Australian Advertiser Adelaide 3 August 1874 10 November 2015 2 National Library of Australiahttps://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197673280 Trove 03 Aug 1874 - Latest News Kensington played at colour match https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28732985?searchTerm=Football Trove 01 Aug 1874 - TOPICS OF THE DAY August 7 Public Holiday Games Friday, August 7 Gawler 1 H 0 Gawler Park Lands https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197673431 FOOTBALL MATCH AND ENTERTAINMENT. Evening Journal Adelaide 8 August 1874 14 December 2025 2 National Library of Australia Friday, August 7 Willunga 2 H 0 Noarlunga https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197673365 FOOTBALL. Evening Journal Adelaide 7 August 1874 10 November 2015 3 Edition: SECOND EDITION National Library of Australia Gawler scored a second goal shortly after the first early in the game but it was disputed owing to the interpretation of one of the rules. However, the game was subsequently continued with great spirit for about two hours.https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/97207196 Trove 14 Aug 1874 - FOOTBALL wanted to promote the game in the country and decided to play a match against the newly formed Willunga in Noarlunga.https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article197673365 FOOTBALL. Evening Journal Adelaide 7 August 1874 10 November 2015 3 Edition: SECOND EDITION National Library of Australia August 8 Saturday, August 8 2.30pm Prince Alfred College 0 D 0 Prince Alfred College Grounds https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/208171845?searchTerm=Football GENERAL NEWS. The Telegraph (Adelaide) Adelaide 10 August 1874 15 December 2025 2 National Library of Australia J. Melrose and A. Barry captains respectively Kensington Club advertised a practice match at 2.45pm https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/208171817?searchTerm=VICTORIANS Trove 08 Aug 1874 - Advertising - Trove August 22 Saturday, August 22 0 A Port Adelaide 2nds 1 Montefiore Hill https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article159478934 THE WEEK'S NEWS. Adelaide Observer SA 29 August 1874 10 November 2015 18 National Library of Australia Return match - Captains : Victorian G.Downs and Port Seconds G.H.Warren. Goal Scorer H.Ford (Port Adelaide) August 29 Saturday, August 29 2.30pm https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/208172333 Trove 28 Aug 1874 - Advertising 1 H East Terrace 0 Montefiore Hill https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39814305 FOOTBALL. South Australian Register Adelaide 31 August 1874 10 November 2015 3 National Library of Australia Saturday, August 29 (3:00pm) 2 H Willunga 1 Adelaide Football Grounds https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39814305 FOOTBALL. South Australian Register Adelaide 31 August 1874 10 November 2015 3 National Library of Australia September 5 Saturday, September 5 0 A 2 Glanville https://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article39819542 Football. South Australian Register Adelaide 7 September 1874 10 November 2015 6 National Library of Australia * This match was arranged to determine the conquering match between the two clubs. Port Adelaide team were weakened due to the absence of a number of leading players. Senior Ladder In the table below, Senior Results is based only upon games played against other senior clubs; the record listed under W-L-D is the record over all matches. Victorian Club is excluded as they did not contest any match against any senior club. There was no formal process by which the clubs were ranked, so the below order should be considered indicative only, particularly since the fixturing of matches was not standardised. main WDL y y none n Senior Results KEN Kensington GAW Gawler WIL Willunga PTA Port Adelaide 3 1 2 3-1-2 6 4 1 0 1 1-0-1 2 1 1 1 0 1-1-0 3 2 0 3 1 0-3-1 0 4 complete Ladder - Port Adelaide 2nds and Victorian main WDL y y none n Senior Results PTA Port Adelaide 2nd Twenty-two VIC Victorian 2 0 0 0-0-0 4 0 0 2 0 0-0-0 0 4 complete Ladder - Colleges main WDL y y none n Senior Results SPC St Peter's College PAC Prince Alfred College AEI Adelaide Educational Institution 1 0 0 0-0-0 1 0 1 1 1 0-0-0 2 1 0 1 1 0-0-0 0 2 complete References Category:1874 in Australian sport Category:Australian rules football competition seasons South Australian football season