Settlements – Description – Sport - 1926
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Sport
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Year
1926
Title
Settlements – Description – Sport - 1926
Description
"Recreations.—The popular sports and games are encouraged and are entered into with great enjoyment. Cricket and football matches with European teams in the neighbourhood are allowed, under efficient supervision, and seldom is there any cause for complaint as to behaviour of the men.
At Barambah and Palm Island, good brass bands have been formed, and at the former settlement a most creditable concert party has been trained by the Matron, Mrs. Semple, which has given several very successful entertainments in neighbouring townships, thereby raising funds for a recreation hall and piano. The Palm Island band has given band concerts in Townsville and also at Halifax. Occasional picture show entertainments, given on the reserve by travelling showmen, have been a source of keen enjoyment.
Annual sports days, Christmas and New Year festivities, with gifts, picnics &e., have been organised by the officials and keenly enjoyed. The practice of native corroborees and use of native weapons is always encouraged. By cultivating healthy recreations the evils of gambling and immorality can to some extent be combated". (DNA Annual Report for 1926, p. 9).
At Barambah and Palm Island, good brass bands have been formed, and at the former settlement a most creditable concert party has been trained by the Matron, Mrs. Semple, which has given several very successful entertainments in neighbouring townships, thereby raising funds for a recreation hall and piano. The Palm Island band has given band concerts in Townsville and also at Halifax. Occasional picture show entertainments, given on the reserve by travelling showmen, have been a source of keen enjoyment.
Annual sports days, Christmas and New Year festivities, with gifts, picnics &e., have been organised by the officials and keenly enjoyed. The practice of native corroborees and use of native weapons is always encouraged. By cultivating healthy recreations the evils of gambling and immorality can to some extent be combated". (DNA Annual Report for 1926, p. 9).
competitionType
Local