Portland Football Association (PFA)State: Tasmania Area: North East 1909 Portland Football Association (PFA)Was formed in 1909 in the Cape Portland district of the Dorset Municipality. Its located near the North-Eastern tip of Tasmania. The cape points west across Ringarooma Bay where the Ringarooma River empties into the Tasman Sea.
Portland is named after Duke of Portland by Matthew Flinders during his 1798 circumnavigation of Tasmania. Renowned for its rugged coast-line and beautiful terrain, its green pastures and stunning sand beaches are a must.
From 1909 though to 1951 when the Association went unto recess. It catered for several teams from the North East region including: Anchor, City, Georges Bay, Lottah, Miners, Pyengana, St, Helens, Union Rovers and Weldborough.
Premierships:
1909 Lottah 1910 Portland Football AssociationLottah, season Premiers, Gould’s Country and St. Helens. Teams were 16 a side. |
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