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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017

After the 1957 season, the club was in good financial shape. The turnover of the club for the season
1957 was a record sum of over £3000. The club was out of debt and had money in hand of £60.

At the start of the March 1958 there were twenty-four financial members.

Len McCankie was reappointed as player coach of Parkside Football Club on the same terms as in
season 1957. R. Power was an assistant coach at the salary of £12 per week, R and Charles at the
salary of £5 per week. L. Sellman was chosen again as non-playing coach for season 1958 on the
same terms as in 1957 season.

The club rooms were painted and a working bee was held on Thursday, April 4th 1958.

The club had entered three teams in the F.D.F.L. including, Open Age, Under 18 and Under 16 teams.

St Albans Football Club was admitted to the District League.

The club accepted an invitation to participate in the Junior Lightning Premiership that was held in
Bacchus Marsh in March 1958.

A practice match was arranged with Altona FC at home on April 12th.

Mrs Currie was invited to unfurl the premiership won in 1957 season.

Clearances were granted to B. Grattidge (Prahran), McMeilan (Fitzroy), K. Austin (Halls Gap). G.
Harper (Yarraville).

Clearances were refused to V. Soraghan and K. Prior (West Footscray), I. Martin (Ascot Vale), W.
Menzies (East Sunshine).

The club purchased guernseys from Footscray Sports Depot for £67.18.0.

F.D.F.L. initiated establishment of Accident Fund which was supported by Parkside Football Club.

Tom Lovett was injured in the practice match against Altona and the club paid hospital bills,
expenses and reimbursed Lovett for time lost at work.

Committee decided that the dance at the club rooms finish no later than 1am and rooms are to be
vacated at that time in all future occasions.

Parkside A team lost its first match for the 1958 season against Kingsville. The Coach reported that
the team played badly but he was encouraged with the fact that plenty of players attended training
and he expressed his optimism about the future.

Committee was informed that Footscray Football Club selectors will attend F.D.F.L. matches.

Barry Wright played 50th game for “C” Grade (U16) on Saturday May 17th 1958.

The “A” Team made significant improvement.

Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider