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Parkside Football Club 1897/2017
Social secretary described that the Ball was a great social success although run at a loss.
A B.B.Q. was held on September 1st at 10 Harry Street, Maidstone.
The “B” team player L. Falla required an operation on his nose and he needed assistance towards
medical expenses.
“With four matches to be played in FDFL A Grade section, composition of the final four is still in
doubt. Both Spotswood and Kingsville are only one game ahead of Albion. Parkside still remain
undefeated after 13 games”
The Mail, 2 August 1962
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It was reported that function was held on Friday, 21 July 1962 at Builders Arms Hotel.
Builders Arms Hotel
“The Builders Arms Hotel is a landmark public house on Gertrude Street, Fitzroy. Built in a time of
prosperity, it opened in 1853 and has been a meeting place of significance ever since.
Fitzroy was an important commercial zone in the 1850s. Due to its rapidly growing population, 33
new liquor licenses were issued for public houses in the area in that decade alone. Through the
decade earlier, seven hotels catered for Fitzroy’s population of 600.
Once a Parksider, Always a Parksider
