The formation of Adamstown Rosebud
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The Reverend John Penman, a cleric with a passion for the round ball code, sowed the seed from which the mighty Rosebuds grew with a casual comment passed after he had watched a match on what is now Mitchell Park (in Merewether) in 1888.
He congratulated a young player named Peter Finlayson on his match winning goal for Hamilton Athletic in their encounter with Burwood United, and followed it up with a suggestion that the mechanics of a successful club could be found at Adamstown. The bottom line was a broad hint that since a fair percentage of established players were resident in Adamstown, one of them Finlayson himself, a team representing the area could be successfully pitched in to the 1889 Northern competition.
The prospects were clearly encouraging. Yet had it not been for Rev Penman’s persistence, the Rosebud football dynasty as we know it today may never have started. It took several more verbal prods from Rev Penman to persuade Finlayson and other Adamstown-based cohorts to put the wheels in motion by calling a meeting for 12th July 1889, at Adamstown Park. The subject for discussion, as was announced on handwritten cardboard posters, was the formation of a football club (British Association rules, of course) in Adamstown.
Which Newcastle clubs are older?
What is it with team names? Rosebuds, Bluebells etc
Newcastle Sun 21 Feb 1919
SOCCER AT ADAMSTOWN
The annual meeting of the Adamstown Rosebud Football Club was held In Mrs. Waugh's rooms last evening. Mr. J. H. Bloomfield presided over a large number of members and intending players. The secretary, Mr. D. J. Hamilton, reported that during the war 56 Adamstown footbalers enlisted for active service, and played their part nobly in the greatest game ln France. Many gained distinguished honors, Including Major H. J. Connell, D.S.O., M.M. and Bar; Sergt. G. Pollock, M.M.; Sergt.-Major N. Weimer, M.M. and the C. de G. [Croix De Guerre] of Belgium; and Ptes. W. Eagle and J. Cameron, M.M. s. Ten or 12 of those who enlisted paid the supreme penalty, and the executive desired at an early date to endeavor to assist ln raising funds for the erection of a public memorial for the Adamstown soldiers.
To what extent is the club familiar with this history?
How important is the depth of the club's history to members?
Why do some clubs in Newcastle, Ipswich, Wollongong seem to have more staying power over time that clubs in Melbourne?
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