Balldale, New South Wales facts for kids
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 Balldale
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| Postcode(s) | 2646 |
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| LGA(s) | Federation Council |
| County | Hume |
| State electorate(s) | Albury |
Balldale is a small village located in the mid-southern part of the Riverina region in New South Wales, Australia. It's about 15 kilometers (about 9 miles) north-east of Corowa. It is also about 18 kilometers (about 11 miles) west of Brocklesby.
The village of Balldale started in the early 1900s. This happened when a very large farm, called the Quat Quatta Estate, was divided into smaller pieces of land. The village was named after a local politician, Richard Ball. He was an important person in the area from 1857 to 1937.
The Balldale Post Office first opened its doors on June 1, 1905. The Balldale Hotel, a well-known building in the village, was built in the same year by Albert Beard.
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Balldale's Football History
Balldale is well-known for its local Australian Rules Football team, the Balldale Football Club (FC). The club started playing in 1906. Their first team colors were green and black. The club continued to play for many years before it eventually stopped in 1977.
Famous Players and Coaches
Many interesting players and coaches were part of the Balldale Football Club:
- In April 1927, Alby Anderson became the coach for Balldale. His father owned the Carnsdale Hotel in Balldale. Alby played with Balldale in 1927, even though he also had a permit to play for the Albury Football Club.
- Walter Longmire, who is the grandfather of famous football coach John Longmire, played for New South Wales against South Australia in 1927.
- In 1930, Jack Anderson from Balldale FC shared the Pearce Medal. This award is for the best and fairest player in the Corowa & District Football Association.
- In March 1933, A. or G. Bishop from Balldale trained with the Essendon Football Club.
- Frank Anderson won the club's best and fairest award in 1935. He scored 25 votes. Walter Longmire was second with 19 votes. Frank also tried out for the Collingwood Football Club in Melbourne. He came back to Balldale in 1936 and won the best and fairest award again in 1937.
- Mr. Jim Steigenberger was the captain and coach for Balldale in 1937 and 1938.
- In 1939, the Balldale club changed its jumper colors to royal blue and gold. George Willis won the club's best and fairest award that year.
- Another former Balldale player, Frank Anderson, started playing for the North Melbourne Football Club in June 1942. He was the younger brother of Jack Anderson, who played for St. Kilda.
- In 1946, "Snow" Seymour won the club's best and fairest award.
- In 1947, when Balldale FC joined the Hume Football League again, the club President, Mr. Kelly Joseph Azzi, gave a medal for the league's best and fairest player. This award is still called the Azzi Medal today.
- Amy Krauz won the 1948 Hume Netball Association best and fairest award. This was the Ada Marks Trophy.
- J Edmunds won the club's best and fairest award in 1949.
- In 1953, Tom McCann was reappointed as coach. Colin Wilson won the club's best and fairest award that year.
Football Competitions Over Time
The Balldale Football Club played in many different leagues and associations throughout its history.
- 1906 & 1907: Corowa & District Football Association
- 1908: Federal Football Association
- 1909: Ovens and Murray Football League
- 1910 & 1911: Culcairn & District Football Association
- 1912 & 1913: Rutherglen & District Football Association
- 1914 & 1915: Coreen Shire Football Association
- 1916 & 1917: The club took a break because of World War I.
- 1918: The club started again but did not play in an official competition. They played friendly games against other local towns.
- 1919 to 1923: Coreen & District Football Association
- 1924 to 1929: Riverina Football Association
- 1930 to 1934: Corowa & District Football Association
- 1935–1940: Chiltern & District Football Association
- 1941–1944: The club took a break because of World War II.
- 1945: Hume Football League
- 1946: Chiltern & District Football Association
- 1947–1975: Hume Football League
- 1976–1977: Coreen & District Football League
Championship Wins (Premierships)
Balldale FC won several championships during its time:
- Federal District Football Association
- 1908: Balldale won against Daysdale (3.4–22 to 1.10–16) at Buraja.
- Coreen & District Football League
- 1921: Balldale won against Buraja (7.9–51 to 2.10–22).
- 1922: Balldale won against Buraja (6.9–45 to 6.7–43).
- 1923: Balldale won against Daysdale (10.5–65 to 3.5–23).
- Corowa & District Football Association
- 1930: Balldale won against Brocklesby (10.12–72 to 8.8–56).
- 1931: Balldale won against Coreen (9.12–66 to 6.13–49).
- 1932: Balldale won against Daysdale (18.11–119 to 11.19–85).
- 1934: Balldale won against Coreen (12.15–87 to 8.11–59).
- Hume Football League
- 1962: Balldale won against Jindera (8.21–69 to 5.8–38).
- 1972: Balldale won against Walla Walla (14.17–101 to 14.12–96).
Runner-Up Finishes
Balldale FC also finished as runner-up in some competitions:
- Riverina Football Association:
- 1924: Brocklesby won against Balldale (7.13–55 to 7.7–49).
- Hume Football League
- 1955: Jindera won against Balldale.
- 1956: Jindera won against Balldale (11.12–78 to 10.13–73).
- 1961: Jindera won against Balldale (10.8–68 to 9.7–61).
Players Who Went to VFL
Some players from Balldale FC later played in the Victorian Football League (VFL), which is now called the AFL:
- 1913–Richard "Dick" Fitzgerald played for South Melbourne.
- 1911–George Anderson played for Collingwood.
- 1931–Jack Anderson played for St. Kilda.
- 1942–Frank Anderson played for North Melbourne.
Notable People from Balldale
- Jack Anderson, an Australian rules footballer.
- Olivia Barber, an Australian rules footballer.
