'The Ben Lomond men whom some bold critic has designated 'spud diggers' - are sports in every sense of the term.
It will be recalled that Ellem's score on Saturday was of a sensational nature in that it turned the tide of defeat for the diggers.
Shortly after the score was registered the call of time sounded and as they walked off the field one of the Littles - there are how many in the team? - told me that he thought the pass of Ellem was forward. My fears of an argument, however, were immediate banished, for he added 'The referee thought it was right so that settles it'.
The latter remark was not made in any sarcastic strain but just voiced the players conception of the etiquette of the sport.
Above the clamour of the barrackers during the concluding stages of Saturday's match the Digger captain could be heard marshalling his men.
Praise and admonition he muttered as the occasion demanded, but never for a moment did he lose control of his men. The art of captaincy is given only to a few, Captain Williams for one,
Noble plays with considerable dash in the three-quarter line and although his place last year was in the forwards, I would like to see a little more of him in the three-quarter line before he is condemned to the 'pack' again.
Rod Mackenzie has improved out of sight since last season. He tossed the leather about at times like a deft three quarter and was ever on the ball.
The New Zealand Rugby League last night considered the coming tour of Australia which will be carried out as previously arranged. On no account will a player be allowed to participate in the profit of the tour. The proposal that no restrictions be paid on players going to England was lost.' Glen Innes Examiner 21 April 1921
Unfortunately, no photo of the 1921 team - does anyone have more football team photos?
The Land of the Beardies is now back to its full seven-day per week opening schedule.
The doors are now open to visitors from Monday - Friday: 10am - 12 noon, then 1pm - 4pm; and weekends: 1pm - 4pm.
There is still a maximum of 20 visitors allowed in the museum at any one time: along with sanitising, visitor contact recording, and distancing protocols.
We kindly request that any large groups/tours please make an advanced booking, to allow us to prepare.
Opened in 1970 we are essentially a folk museum, housed in a prominent heritage-listed building. Our extensive collection comes almost exclusively from Glen Innes town and surrounding district.
