Northern Suburbs Football Association

History Corner: Life Member Don Allen

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In February 1957, Reverend Jefferies, who was a part time minister of the Congregational Church in Congham Road West Pymble, dropped notices in letterboxes inviting boys who wished to play soccer...

History Corner: Life Member Lewis Thomas

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Lewis (Lew) Thomas was from the East Gordon Club which was one of the first clubs to join the Association in 1957. In May of that year, three Under 12 games were played which were the first...

History Corner: Life Member Lee Sullivan

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Lee Sullivan started his volunteer roles with football with Northbridge Football Club joining the Club Committee in 2003. Lee held several positions with Northbridge FC including Age Coordinator...

History Corner: Life Member John Glasby

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John Glasby started his football volunteering with Wahroonga Soccer club where his sons Chris, Stephen and Tim played. John was a coach for many Wahroonga teams and was also involved with the...

History Corner: Life Member Colin Wright

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Colin became involved in football when his children started playing. They joined the Lindfield Soccer Club (now Lindfield Football Club) where Colin was an early administrator. Lindfield is one of...

History Corner: Life Member Austin Sheath

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Austin Sheath lived in Wahroonga and was a pharmacist at Central Station in Sydney. He was also a friend of Don Allen, the first President of the Association. Austin became involved in football...

History Corner: Life Member Bill Bazeley

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William (Bill) Bazeley was a friend of the Ku-ring-gai and District Soccer Association’s (KDSA, now the NSFA) first President, Don Allen. It is believed that Don coerced Bill to help with the...

Celebrating Barbara Tallis: A Pillar of Service and Dedication to Ku-ring-gai Football

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Barbara’s three sons played football within the Ku-ring-gai and District Soccer Association (KDSA). The boys originally attended Mt St Bernard’s School (now known as Sacred Heart Pymble). The boys...

Honouring Tom Nossal: A Pillar of Football Refereeing in Ku-ring-gai

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In the early days of the Ku-ring-gai and District Soccer Association (KDSA), referees did not have an official regulative body. Alan Cartwright oversaw a group of referees comprising 10 men and 15...

Max Wharton: Pioneering Force in Ku-ring-gai Football and Esteemed Life Member

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Max Wharton joined the Ku-ring-gai and District Soccer Association (KDSA) in the late 1960’s and soon became involved in many aspects of the Association. He was from the St Leo’s College Club...

Eric Hayes: A Founding Father of Ku-ring-gai Football and Esteemed Life Member

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Eric Hayes migrated from the UK and when football was started in the Ku-ring-gai district. In 1957, Eric became involved with the Lindfield Soccer Club, one of the Ku-ring-gai and District Soccer...

Fred Mason

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Fred Mason became involved in football when one Saturday he wandered up to Karuah Park in Turramurra. He soon became involved with the Wahroonga Club and started coaching. His children then...