Episode 17 – The History of the Maher Cup

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On May the 4th, 1920, a man arrives in Tumut, NSW to become proprietor of the Wynyard Hotel. With wife, Veronica and three young children, the family quickly becomes involved in the social and sporting life of the town. Along the way, he buys an “Old Tin Pot”. Little does he realise, that this “Old Tin Pot” – the Maher Cup – would play a significant part in the social/economic and sporting life of the South-Western slopes and the Riverina.

Barmedman legend – Rusty Gorham with the Old Tin Pot.
Railway lines were essential to the competition’s growth and success.
Fred Cahill – founder of the Country Rugby League. He went on to represent Young in the NSW Parliament.
Maher Cup records – 1920-1971.

Acknowledgements:

– Neil Pollock is the author of – The Maher Cup – A Social History of Football in Group 9 – 1920-1971.

– mahercup.com.au

– “The Maher Cup: March Song” – written by W.H. Howard & performed by Choir of the Southern Cross, Young.