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St Joseph’s College was founded in 1935, but its antecedent institution was the Catholic Orphanage in Geelong. While researching the origins of the Geelong Football Club I came across this interesting piece of information. Hurling is a traditional Gaelic game, played with a stick with a broader flatter face than a modern hockey stick.

 

Roy Hay

 

Hurling

The Cosmopolitan and West End Hurling Clubs mustered rather strong on yesterday. The hurling took place at Drumcondra, by consent of Messrs Synnot and Guthrie. Sides were chosen about half-past 2 o’clock, by Captains Doyle and Loughnan. The game, which lasted about an hour and a-half, was won by Doyle’s team.
A second match was got up by Captains Spellman and Ryan, and resulted in a victory for the men under the leadership of the former. Presidents Shannon and Caffrey acted as referees.
A collection was made in aid of the Catholic Orphanage Fund. Among the gentlemen who contributed very liberally may be mentioned—Dr Stodart, Capt Haimes, and Mr Cummins, M.L.A.
A Ball was held at the Crown Hotel in the evening, which was numerously and respectably attended.
The total sum realized was twenty pounds.
Geelong Advertiser, Wednesday, 25 May 1864, p. 3.

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1935 Football Game Result

Supplied by Bill Devlin who played 8 games for SJC before joining the Postmaster General’s Department.