This is the opening of a news story titled "LADIES PLAY FOOTBALL" in The Ballarat Star from July 12, 1921, which describes one of the first ever trials organised for women to play soccer in Australia. The railings became wardrobes, and here and there a coat or a mackintosh or a fur coat was hooked on top of the fence." A few woollen jumpers were worn on top of bloomers, and handkerchiefs or bathing caps kept troublesome tresses within bounds. Mostly they were in bathing costumes, and as it was rather a chilly night, the new footballers would have been glad to play even chasings in order to keep warm.Ī few girls wore shorts and shirts, and one affected a smart black bow-tie at the collar of her silk shirt. There were tall and hefty girls, short and wiry girls, and girls betwixt and between. One night last week, the Sydney Ladies' Soccer Club held its first try-out with the ball, and a varied assortment of styles in femininity and fashion turned up with enthusiasm.Īfter half an hour on the field, they learned to kick the ball in something like the way that it should be kicked – a few stubbed toes soon taught the lesson. "They are the goals, silly," said another girl, not quite so big but similarly attired. "What are the red flags for?" asked a big, strapping girl attired in a bathing costume, white shoes and stockings, and gold armlets at Wentworth Oval.
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