Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), Wednesday 29 July 1914, page 5
SOCCER NOTES.
(By "Linesman.")
The two league matches played on Saturday ended in drawn games. The Caledonians and Brökens failed to score a goal and the De Bavay and the Y.M.C.A. scored two each.
For the fifth consecutive match De Bavay were two men short and played three forwards.The two players who failed to put in an appearance gave the Y.M.C.A. a point.
Aided by a breeze and with the sun behind them, the "magpies" were soon pressing, but the attack was not sustained. The Y.M.C.A. had a run at
the other end, and Andrews shot high at goal, Brown being fortunate in tip-ping the ball over the bar. Clark was getting in some good work at left back, and Walsh and Marshall combined well together.
The first half looked like leaving a blank score board, but a centre from Seeley came well into goal, and Clark, in heading the ball, scored for the Y.M. It was hard luck for De Bavay; Clark should have left the ball to his goalkeeper.
Play in the second half, had boon in progress about 10 minutes when Welsh gathered up a pass from Perry and made straight for goal ; he made the scores equal with a good shot. From the kick-off Rapley looked dangerous, but Shelly cleared, and Perry increased the "magpies' " scores with a rising shot. Rapley was playing a good game, and but for Seeley keeping Continually offside the Y.M.'s would have done better. Andrews was hurt in a
collision and Marshall had a nasty fall at the other end. Rapley scored with a splendid shot, which gave the goal-keeper no chance. Welsh beat his opponents, and when about to shoot was given off-side; and a few minutes after wards the whistle blew for time.
The Y.M.C.A. gave an improved exhibition. The defence was sound, Hopewell being the better of the backs. At centre half Rapley played a splendid game and was a continual worry to the De Bavay defence. The forwards did not combine ; Josephs was new, but if he overcomes his nervousness he will be useful : Hall and Andrews were good, but Seeley was too frequently offside.
De Bavay's, considering they were two men short, must be congratulated. Clark played a good game at back, and was unlucky in giving that goal away. Shelly is improving, and Perry played well at centre half, but the other halves were weak. The three forwards did well to score twice.
Leigh, however, is too selfish, and tries to beat the opponent instead of centring.
The "Possibles" and "Probables" meet on Saturday on the Western Oval to enable the selection committee to pick the team to oppose South Aus-tralia on August 8. The teams will be:- . ,
"Possibles": F, Brown, goal; S. M'Clintock and A. Henderson, backs: Bahamian, R. Rapley (captain), and E. R. Clark, half-backs; Seeley, Tod, Smith, Marshall, and Leigh, forwards. "Probables": M'Cowall, goal; Wood and Hopewell, backs; Johnson. Gregory, and Earle, half-backs; Bailey, Hall, L. Welsh, W. Mellor (captain), and Davis, forwards. Reserves, S, Perry and D. Andrews.
For the fifth consecutive match De Bavay were two men short and played three forwards.The two players who failed to put in an appearance gave the Y.M.C.A. a point.
Aided by a breeze and with the sun behind them, the "magpies" were soon pressing, but the attack was not sustained. The Y.M.C.A. had a run at
the other end, and Andrews shot high at goal, Brown being fortunate in tip-ping the ball over the bar. Clark was getting in some good work at left back, and Walsh and Marshall combined well together.
The first half looked like leaving a blank score board, but a centre from Seeley came well into goal, and Clark, in heading the ball, scored for the Y.M. It was hard luck for De Bavay; Clark should have left the ball to his goalkeeper.
Play in the second half, had boon in progress about 10 minutes when Welsh gathered up a pass from Perry and made straight for goal ; he made the scores equal with a good shot. From the kick-off Rapley looked dangerous, but Shelly cleared, and Perry increased the "magpies' " scores with a rising shot. Rapley was playing a good game, and but for Seeley keeping Continually offside the Y.M.'s would have done better. Andrews was hurt in a
collision and Marshall had a nasty fall at the other end. Rapley scored with a splendid shot, which gave the goal-keeper no chance. Welsh beat his opponents, and when about to shoot was given off-side; and a few minutes after wards the whistle blew for time.
The Y.M.C.A. gave an improved exhibition. The defence was sound, Hopewell being the better of the backs. At centre half Rapley played a splendid game and was a continual worry to the De Bavay defence. The forwards did not combine ; Josephs was new, but if he overcomes his nervousness he will be useful : Hall and Andrews were good, but Seeley was too frequently offside.
De Bavay's, considering they were two men short, must be congratulated. Clark played a good game at back, and was unlucky in giving that goal away. Shelly is improving, and Perry played well at centre half, but the other halves were weak. The three forwards did well to score twice.
Leigh, however, is too selfish, and tries to beat the opponent instead of centring.
The "Possibles" and "Probables" meet on Saturday on the Western Oval to enable the selection committee to pick the team to oppose South Aus-tralia on August 8. The teams will be:- . ,
"Possibles": F, Brown, goal; S. M'Clintock and A. Henderson, backs: Bahamian, R. Rapley (captain), and E. R. Clark, half-backs; Seeley, Tod, Smith, Marshall, and Leigh, forwards. "Probables": M'Cowall, goal; Wood and Hopewell, backs; Johnson. Gregory, and Earle, half-backs; Bailey, Hall, L. Welsh, W. Mellor (captain), and Davis, forwards. Reserves, S, Perry and D. Andrews.
These teams seem well matched, and I expect a good game to result.
Apparently four of the players who made the trip to South Australia are not satisfied at the way the money that resulted from the trip had been dis-posed of. The £9 0/6 that the associa tion received has been put to tho association funds. .Every one who has the
game at heart, and wishes to see soccer prosper in Broken Hill should be glad to see the B.F.A. act in the man-ner they have. Had this money not come along the clubs forming the association would have had a big deficit to meet. As a sum of £6 has been voted to be expended for medals for the winning team, it seems very paltry for players to grudge the association an amount which means so much in putting soccer football on a sound financial basis here.
The B.F.A. may, however, consider the advisability of presenting the players chosen to meet South Australia this season with interstate caps, as some tangible memento of the honor accorded them is certainly desirable.
At the association meeting at Tattersall's Hotel on Monday night, the new chairman (Mr. C. Rehn) presided over a good attendance of delegates. Correspondence included a letter from the town clerk stating that the Western Oval had been booked for the Champions v. Rest of League match on August 29. Arrangements were made for the accommodation of the South Australian team visiting here on August 8. The game will be refereed by. Mr. Bircham. Messrs. Step-hens and Clark will be trainers, and each club is expected to provide a gate-keeper. The programme for the smoke social on August 8 was left to Messrs. Gregory, Brown, and M'Lintock to arrange.
The League Table;
The league table, corrected to date, is as follows:--
Played; Won. Lost. D'n. Pts.
Brokens . . . 11 ... 7 ... 2 ... 2 ... I6
De Bavay's . 11 ..; 3 ... 4 ... 4 ... 10
Y.M.C.A.". ..11 :.;-4 ;..-. 5 ... 2 ... 10
Caledonians .. 11 ... 3,.-.. 6 ... 2 ..; 8
Goals:
Brokens, 24 for 12 against;
De' Bavay, 18 . and 10 ;
Y.M.C.A., 20 and 20;
Caledonians 13 and ,27.
Apparently four of the players who made the trip to South Australia are not satisfied at the way the money that resulted from the trip had been dis-posed of. The £9 0/6 that the associa tion received has been put to tho association funds. .Every one who has the
game at heart, and wishes to see soccer prosper in Broken Hill should be glad to see the B.F.A. act in the man-ner they have. Had this money not come along the clubs forming the association would have had a big deficit to meet. As a sum of £6 has been voted to be expended for medals for the winning team, it seems very paltry for players to grudge the association an amount which means so much in putting soccer football on a sound financial basis here.
The B.F.A. may, however, consider the advisability of presenting the players chosen to meet South Australia this season with interstate caps, as some tangible memento of the honor accorded them is certainly desirable.
At the association meeting at Tattersall's Hotel on Monday night, the new chairman (Mr. C. Rehn) presided over a good attendance of delegates. Correspondence included a letter from the town clerk stating that the Western Oval had been booked for the Champions v. Rest of League match on August 29. Arrangements were made for the accommodation of the South Australian team visiting here on August 8. The game will be refereed by. Mr. Bircham. Messrs. Step-hens and Clark will be trainers, and each club is expected to provide a gate-keeper. The programme for the smoke social on August 8 was left to Messrs. Gregory, Brown, and M'Lintock to arrange.
The League Table;
The league table, corrected to date, is as follows:--
Played; Won. Lost. D'n. Pts.
Brokens . . . 11 ... 7 ... 2 ... 2 ... I6
De Bavay's . 11 ..; 3 ... 4 ... 4 ... 10
Y.M.C.A.". ..11 :.;-4 ;..-. 5 ... 2 ... 10
Caledonians .. 11 ... 3,.-.. 6 ... 2 ..; 8
Goals:
Brokens, 24 for 12 against;
De' Bavay, 18 . and 10 ;
Y.M.C.A., 20 and 20;
Caledonians 13 and ,27.
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), Tuesday 11 May 1915, page 1
MOTHER'S DAY.
...
At the strangers' tea, provided by the ladies' committee, reference was made to the reports appearing in print, concerning two Y.M.C.A'. boys, Messrs. Reg. Rapley and Jack Evans, who had been wounded in the fighting at the Dardanelles; and it was resolved to forward messages of sympathy, and sincere wishes for recovery, to the young men members and to their families.
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), Monday 24 May 1915, page 2
PRIVATE R. RAPLEY:
Private R. Rapley, of Broken Hill, was reported yesterday among the men at the front who had died of wounds. Mr. Rapley migrated to Australia three years ago, and was single. He was for 20 months assistant secretary of the Broken Hill Y.M.C.A., where he was most popular as its leading Soccer player. He acted as secretary of the Cricket Club, and was keen in promoting clean, healthy sport. He identified himself with the religious work of the association, and was a member of the Sulphide-street Methodist choir and school.
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), Monday 24 May 1915, page 4
PRIVATE R. RAPLEY.
The general secretary of the local branch of the Y.M.C.A. writes:
'In the latest casualty list is reported the death of Privately Rapley (previously reported wounded). Private Rapley who was for twenty months assistant secretary of the Broken Hill Y.M.C.A., was most popular, took a keen interest in sport, was a first-class soccer player, acted as secretary of the association cricket club, and willingly gave of his time and talents in the interests of the association work. He identified him-self with religious work, assisted at the Men's Sunday Bible Class, was a member of the Sulphide-street Methodist Choir and School. Immediately the news of his wounds were announced the board of the association dis- patched a cable to Private Rapley, conveying sympathy, also congratulations to himself and other members serving in the Dardanelles. The association, has reason to believe that this message reached our late member some days before his death."
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), Friday 11 June 1915, page 1
PRIVATE R. A. RAPLEY.
"STILL IN THE FIRING LINE." ' AUSTRALIANS " RECKLESS BUT BRILLIANT."
The secretary of the Broken Hill Y.M.C.A. (Mr. W. P. Wishart) writes:
"The attached is a copy of a letter received yesterday addressed to me from Mr. Harry L. Barkell, a member of this association, who is in touch with some of our members, and whose letter, which comes from the theatre of war, is dated May 9, conclusive clean up. any doubt in respect to Mr. Reg. Rapley, as we are assured that he is with his comrades in the trenches. Mr. Harry L. Barkell saw active service in the South African war, joined the forces at the outbreak of the war and is serving in the Signalling Corps of the 8th Battalion."
- Private Barkell's letter states:
"You will wonder how we are all get tine along. Well, old friend, you will see by the papers we are having a rough time. Our casualty list is a pretty big one, but we did all they asked us to do, and to-day Australian troops have nothing to be ashamed of. On the field-: they acquitted themselves in a manner that made me feel proud to belong to their unit; their work altogether was grand, reckless certainly, but brilliant. They started, and did not know when to stop ; they performed a feat that seemed an impossibility, and their effort was a great victory, for they secured an almost impossible position against superior numbers of the enemy, and drove them back three miles-drove them out of their trenches like ferrets would rabbits from their burrows.
"Our losses were great. One of out old boys, Jack Evans, was severely wounded - a bullet right through the left shoulder. Poor Randell has been in bad health. Reg. Rapley is still in the firing-line and-keeping- up his end. Old Reg. is just the same old boy - good as gold and straight as an arrow. Life at the front is very rough, and the boys' spirits are keeping up wonder fully. They are never happier than when in the firing line. We hope to accomplish what they ask of us, aw trust to Providence to see our dear old Australia again. But not until the war is over ; no man desires to see Australia again till his mission is accomplished. We all hope tb see the war end soon, and when we do come back have a reunion of old friends like the old Sunday evenings of old. Yes,
enjoyed our little tea parties on Sundays, and hope some day to be one of your number again.
"Jack Tune is keeping well, and keeping up his end well with credit to himself. Kindly remember me to a the old boys Jack Latter, and my little friend Potter, should he be there. also my old Scotch friend in No. 4. Hope the Barrier Branch of the Y.M.C.A. is keeping up its strength. We all hope to see it a live institution again when the war is over. I have much to thank the institution for. It is a fine steadier for any young fellow in a place like the Barrier, where temptation is so strong. Your mission is a noble one. and the fine work done out here by the association is helping the lads to go straight and keep them up to the mark in corresponding with their parents. We know lads are apt to be remiss when away from home but taking all the boys all round, they are a fine lot, and they are very mindful of their duties to home and parents, which is an admirable trait. Young Patterson was keeping well when I last saw him in Cairo. Well, old friend I will now conclude, trusting to see you all again some day."
"The attached is a copy of a letter received yesterday addressed to me from Mr. Harry L. Barkell, a member of this association, who is in touch with some of our members, and whose letter, which comes from the theatre of war, is dated May 9, conclusive clean up. any doubt in respect to Mr. Reg. Rapley, as we are assured that he is with his comrades in the trenches. Mr. Harry L. Barkell saw active service in the South African war, joined the forces at the outbreak of the war and is serving in the Signalling Corps of the 8th Battalion."
- Private Barkell's letter states:
"You will wonder how we are all get tine along. Well, old friend, you will see by the papers we are having a rough time. Our casualty list is a pretty big one, but we did all they asked us to do, and to-day Australian troops have nothing to be ashamed of. On the field-: they acquitted themselves in a manner that made me feel proud to belong to their unit; their work altogether was grand, reckless certainly, but brilliant. They started, and did not know when to stop ; they performed a feat that seemed an impossibility, and their effort was a great victory, for they secured an almost impossible position against superior numbers of the enemy, and drove them back three miles-drove them out of their trenches like ferrets would rabbits from their burrows.
"Our losses were great. One of out old boys, Jack Evans, was severely wounded - a bullet right through the left shoulder. Poor Randell has been in bad health. Reg. Rapley is still in the firing-line and-keeping- up his end. Old Reg. is just the same old boy - good as gold and straight as an arrow. Life at the front is very rough, and the boys' spirits are keeping up wonder fully. They are never happier than when in the firing line. We hope to accomplish what they ask of us, aw trust to Providence to see our dear old Australia again. But not until the war is over ; no man desires to see Australia again till his mission is accomplished. We all hope tb see the war end soon, and when we do come back have a reunion of old friends like the old Sunday evenings of old. Yes,
enjoyed our little tea parties on Sundays, and hope some day to be one of your number again.
"Jack Tune is keeping well, and keeping up his end well with credit to himself. Kindly remember me to a the old boys Jack Latter, and my little friend Potter, should he be there. also my old Scotch friend in No. 4. Hope the Barrier Branch of the Y.M.C.A. is keeping up its strength. We all hope to see it a live institution again when the war is over. I have much to thank the institution for. It is a fine steadier for any young fellow in a place like the Barrier, where temptation is so strong. Your mission is a noble one. and the fine work done out here by the association is helping the lads to go straight and keep them up to the mark in corresponding with their parents. We know lads are apt to be remiss when away from home but taking all the boys all round, they are a fine lot, and they are very mindful of their duties to home and parents, which is an admirable trait. Young Patterson was keeping well when I last saw him in Cairo. Well, old friend I will now conclude, trusting to see you all again some day."
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), Sunday 8 October 1916, page 3
PRIVATE R. RAPLEY.
The following letter from Lark Hill Camp England, dated July 31, is from Private Reginald Rapley to Mr. F. Lucas, of the Y.M.C.A. Prior to enlistment. Private Rapley was a well known Y.M.C.A. man and British Association footballer. He was at Gallipoli, and was invalided home, visiting Broken Hill about July of last year, and afterwards returning to attire service. He now writes as fol-lows -
"Just a few lines in answer to your letter I have just received. I am in first-class health, and soon hope to be back in the firing line again. Well, Fred, I never had time to come up to the Hill before I went, as I had only four days to go before we sailed after we had joined up again, but, as for saying I have done my bit, well, I don't think so. Every single man that is fit ought to go, whether he had been there or not. That's what I think about it. I have four other brothers doing their bit. Don't you think it is up to me to help them, instead of sitting back quite comfort ably? Then, again, I have a mother and six sisters. Shouldn't I fight for them? If it is my lot to die, well, I have tried to do my bit, and when I am doing that I feel justified that I am serving God, King, and country. Remember me to all the boys that are left; also to the members of the Y.M.C.A. We are at Lark Hill Camp, Salisbury, now. We arrived here a week ago to-day. It is much warmer now than when I was in England - the beginning of this year. We had a lovely trip over from Marseilles to Havre, and from there we went across to Southampton by boat. I am expecting to go home some time this week to see my parents; they were surprised to hear that I was in England. One of my brothers was wounded the other day. They have had some awful fighting just lately. I heard last night that my old battalion got it rather warm, poor fellows. Don't for get to remember me to those at the Sulphide-street Methodist Church, also Mr. Perry. Tell him I was very sorry I did not see him before I left."
Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), Thursday 10 July 1919, page 2
PERSONAL
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Private R. Bapley, formerly of the 10th and 43rd Battalions, A.I.F., re-turned to Broken Hill this morning, having arrived back from the front by the transport Nestor. Private Rapley was among the earliest to enlist in Broken Hill, and was one of the "originals." After a spell on Gallipoli he was returned home, on sick leave in 1916, biit on recovering again joined his comrades in arms, this time in France. Here he remained till the armistice and the commencement of demobilisation, and during the whole time was neither sick nor wounded. Private Rapley comes of a fighting family. He is one of seven brothers. Five of them were in the British forces and one was in the United States army. One brother was killed on August 23 last: on August 25 he was to have gone up for his commission. Another brother was in the "regulars" before the war broke out. He went to France in 1914 with the very first detachment of "contemptibles," and has been right through the campaign with-out getting a scratch. When Private R. Rapley left for home this brother was still with the British army of occupation at Cologne. Private R. Rapley is an old "soccer" football player of the Y.M.C.A. team, and on the journey home he encountered other well-known Broken Hill soccer players in Corporal Bastian, of the 2nd Tunnelling Corps, who was on the Nestor also, home-ward bound, and in Adelaide W. Mar-shall, ex-artilleryman. Private Rap ley returns to Adelaide by this after-noon's train, and will play for the North Adelaides on Saturday, but may later on return to Broken Hill. While abroad he was captain of the battalion eleven which played in France when in rest billets and in England during demobilisation period.Barrier Miner (Broken Hill, NSW : 1888 - 1954), Friday 11 July 1919, page 3
BRITISH ASSOCIATION
(By "Linesman.")
The British Association code was becoming very popular in Broken-Hill in 1914, when the war broke out". The "call to arms' did not appeal in vain to the majority of the players, few of whom lost any time in doffing the striped jerseys in favor of the khaki tunics, so that for five winters we have had no "soccer.'
However, the war is now over, peace is declared, and. some-not all-of our lads are coming back. I have had a number of inquiries about the prospects of restarting the old game in Broken Hill. Judged by the enthusiasm displayed by some, it should soon be set going again. A few fellows could get together, and have a friendly game or two before the winter terminates, and then, with some organising work in the summer, the old Broken Hill-British football Association might be set on its legs again and a competition started in 1920.
Mr Charlie Rehn, the chairman of the old association, is still with us, and has by no means lost interest in the game of the round ball.
However, the war is now over, peace is declared, and. some-not all-of our lads are coming back. I have had a number of inquiries about the prospects of restarting the old game in Broken Hill. Judged by the enthusiasm displayed by some, it should soon be set going again. A few fellows could get together, and have a friendly game or two before the winter terminates, and then, with some organising work in the summer, the old Broken Hill-British football Association might be set on its legs again and a competition started in 1920.
Mr Charlie Rehn, the chairman of the old association, is still with us, and has by no means lost interest in the game of the round ball.
This week I met: Reg. Rapley, back from the front. Reg. is to play centre forward for the North Adelaide team to-morrow, but, with the industrial position again normal, he would not be averse to trying his luck in Broken Hill again. He used to be a tower of strength to the old Y.M.C.A. team; and, indeed, to the game generally in local circles. He has seen considerable active service - from Gallipoli to the armistice - and looks not a bit the worse for it. A little more weight, perhaps, but the same old genial smile He was skipper of his battalion team in France, but, he says, they were a poor lot, and did not win a match. In England, however, during, demobilisation, the team was strengthened, and the tables turned on all opponents.
Mellor and Bell, two old Broken Hill "Soccer" players who left for England a few weeks back, have arrived at their destination, so a message received in Broken Hill this week states.;
Among other stalwarts of the game recently heard of are Will Bastian, formerly of the Brökens, since then of the 2nd A.I.F. Tunnelling Company, and more recently seen on the docks of the good ship Nestor, where he introduced himself to Reg. Rapley, who could not recognise him. Also, W. Marshall, with the Norths in the old days, next feeding the guns with the artillery in France, and last heard of careering around Adelaide. Another North player, Captain Reynolds, went over to London, and has since been reported as in the navy; while of the two Clarks, I am told that one, he who used to play so clever a game at back, has passed away, and that his brother and father returned to England,
Those "Soccer" men who feel like a game should get together and hunt up Charlie Rehn. Just now he is mostly seen in the vicinity of the Trades Hall, where he helps along with distress and other matters.
Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1923), Friday 14 May 1920, page 1
BRITISH ASSOCIATION
.... Reg. Rapley, an interstate player, who represented Broken Hill against South Australia in 1914, has been elected captain of South Adelaide.
Mail (Adelaide, SA : 1912 - 1954), Saturday 11 August 1923, page 23
TELFER—HIBBARD. The marriage was celebrated on Wednesday, July 25, at St. Thomas Church, Port Lincoln, of Millicent Agnes, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Telfer, "Portana" Station, Sheringa, to Bert T. elder son of Mr. and Mrs. S. Hibbard, of Gawler. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a simple gown of white crepe de chine ornamented with dull white beads, also the usual bridal veil and orange blossoms, and carried a beautiful bouquet of roses and sweet peas. She was attended by Miss Birdie Telfer as bridesmaid, whose dress was heliotrope crepe and georgette stitched with gold. With it was worn a fawn tuelle hat and gloves, shoe of the same color, and a dainty posy of heliotrope sweet peas, and pink carnations, tied with gold and helio-trope ribbon, was carried. Mr. Reg Rapley was best man. The ceremony was per-formed by Rev. H. L. Snow (rural dean), and Mrs. F. Puckridge presided at the organ. A wedding luncheon was served it the Grand Hotel, and later Mr. and Mrs. Hibbard left for Adelaide, the bride wearing a navy braided costume and navy hat, with a yellow drenched feather.
Saturday Journal (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1929), Saturday 21 August 1926, page 23
SOCCER ACTIVITIES.
First Round "The Cup." Australian Schools' Soccer Football Association Formed.
BY REYNARD.
.... REG. RAPLEY. One of the most loyal players that South Australian soccer has ever had is Reg. Rapley, for several years an outstanding player for South Adelaide. Reg. is now a retired player, but has taken the boys in hand, and has trained them in preparation for the carnival games. His work and knowledge have been excellently reflected in their play. They are a credit to Reg. and themselves.
News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), Thursday 2 June 1927, page 17
SOCCER CODE
.... The match prior to China versus South Australia was between two intermediate league: teams Plympton and South Adelaide. The bare margin of the odd goal in seven to South was a well-deserved effort. Reg Rapley who is coach to South is well able to impart the finer points of the game to the young aspirants for senior honors. In his day he was one of our best exponents in almost any position.
.... The match prior to China versus South Australia was between two intermediate league: teams Plympton and South Adelaide. The bare margin of the odd goal in seven to South was a well-deserved effort. Reg Rapley who is coach to South is well able to impart the finer points of the game to the young aspirants for senior honors. In his day he was one of our best exponents in almost any position.
News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), Thursday 9 June 1927, page 17
SOCCER CODE
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When the history of Soccer football and its spread among the junior ranks is written the name of Reg. Rapley will loom large. A pastmaster of the game in all its departments he has coached the juniors in all the movements that make for perfection. He is too modest to claim all the credit and says that while his precepts may have something , to do with the development of the code H. Follett has had much to do with putting it into operation. He acts as secretary of South Adelaide Juniors and captains the Pulteney Grammar School in the intermediate league.
News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), Thursday 25 August 1927, page 15
SOCCER CODE
.... South have fallen on evil times. A team that was once full of promise has disappointed sadly. New blood is required. If the remainder of the season is given to advancing the junior talent in preparation for future seasons it will be excellent policy. Rumor has it that Reg. Rapley will be invited to act as coach for the team
.... South have fallen on evil times. A team that was once full of promise has disappointed sadly. New blood is required. If the remainder of the season is given to advancing the junior talent in preparation for future seasons it will be excellent policy. Rumor has it that Reg. Rapley will be invited to act as coach for the team
News (Adelaide, SA : 1923 - 1954), Thursday 5 April 1928, page 12
.... The Metropolitan League has elected Mr. F. Wright as chairman and Mr. R. Fenwick as secretary. Mr. Reg Rapley retires from the position of treasurer in favor of Mr. S. I. Crichton.
West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Saturday 30 July 1938, page 8
FUNERALS. The Late Mr. Joseph Conn. The funeral of the late Mr. Joseph Conn. late of 30 Redfern-street. North Perth. took place in the Methodist Cemetery. Karrakatta. on Saturday. July 16. and was largely attended. Mr. Conn was born in South Australia 80 years ago and, after arriving in Western Australia from Bendigo in 1902. resided in Woolgar. Menzies. Northam and North Perth. The Rev. David Dundas, of the North Perth Methodist Church. officiated at the graveside and conducted a service at his residence prior to leaving for the cemetery. The chief mourners were Mrs. M. Conn (widow). Mesdames S. Ray and W. L. Menkens (daughters). Mr. Rockles Conn (son). Messrs, S. Ray and W. L. Menkens (sons-in-law). Misses Ivy. Mavis and Joyce Ray (granddaughters. and Robbie Menkens (grandson). Mrs. A. Berryman (sister-in-law). Mesdames T. Rouse and W. Allen. Misses May. Nellie and Illa Ellis and Dot Allen (nieces) Messrs. Wilfred Allen (nephew) and Reg. Rapley (friend).
In order to guard against Imposition notices of Births. Marriages and Deaths must be authenticated by some responsible person to ensure insertion.
RAPLEY.- In undying memory of a dearly loved Sister, Minnie. who passed away at Pinjarra on February 23. 1942. Inserted by Peggy and Reg. RAPLEY.
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