| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 as Castlemaine District Football Association |
| Known As | |
| 1889 - 1913 | Castlemaine District Football Association |
| 1914-52 | Castlemaine District Football League |
| Folded | After the 1952 season after 57 active playing seasons |
| 1952 Season | |
| Premiers | Malmsbury |
| Minor Premiers | Woodend (undefeated) |
| 1952 Clubs | Chewton, Malmsbury, Trentham, Woodend. |
The Castlemaine District Football Association was formed in 1889 and initially played for the Embley Cup, donated by Mr W Embley and ceased after the 1952 season and was based in Castlemaine.
The Castlemaine District Football Association was formed in 1889 [1] and initially played for the Embley Cup, [2] donated by Mr W Embley. [3]
In 1890, Maldon joined the Castlemaine DFA and played against Castlemaine, Castlemaine Foundry and Taradale, while Newstead dropped out. [4]
In May 1890, Castlemaine Foundry FC and Castlemaine FC decided to amalgamate for the purpose of playing in some senior competitions, which meant representative matches or friendly matches against other local towns. [5] The two clubs still played against each other in the local trophy competition (Castlemaine & DFA) in 1890 as Foundry finished first on 38 points to Castlemaine's 24 points.
It appears that in 1893, there was no senior football competition, only a junior competition, but the Castlemaine DFA was reformed in May 1894. [6]
In August 1901, Collingwood: 9.16 - 70 defeated Castlemaine DFA: 6.9 - 45, which was played on the Camp Reserve Oval [7] and in June 1904, Collingwood: 8.14 - 62 defeated Castlemaine DFA: 6.7 - 43, also played on the Camp Reserve Oval. [8]
The Castlemaine DFA changed its name to the Castlemaine DF League at its annual meeting April, 1914. [9] Between 1927 and 1933 Maldon FC was known as the Tarrengower Football Club.
From 1925, the Castlemaine District FC played in the Bendigo Football League, while the Castlemaine United FC re-appeared in the Castlemaine District Football League from 1932 onwards.
The Maryborough & DFL "poached" both the Maldon and Campbell's Creek clubs from the Castlemaine District Football League, prior to the 1952 football season. [10] Other clubs from the Castlemaine District Football League moved to the Bendigo District Football Association. [11]