BHS Girls Hockey XI 1939

1939
Subcollections
Overview

Studio portrait of the 1939 Bunbury High School Girls Hockey XI.

Standing: Roberta Forsyth, Joan Ellis, Freda Burgess, Miriam Piggott, Gladys Washer
Seated: Doreen Savory, Pamela Knight (Captain), Elizabeth Burgess (Sports Mistress), Athalie Ryall(vice-captain), R Struck
Reclining: Audrey Rowston, Eileen Phillis
Absent: Norma Barrett

Historical information

Pamela Knight (Capt.): A good, unselfish player, who plays a brilliant game as centre half-back. Uses her stick to advantage. As captain, has led her team very well.

Athalie Ryall (Vice-Capt.): Has played a good game in goals. Defended the team well in Perth on several occasions. Is inclined to let slow balls creep into goals whereas fast but dangerous ones are effectively stopped.

Freda Burgess A very reliable, fine back, with a very good clearing hit. Undercuts ball occasionally.

Joan Ellis A great asset to the team. Plays a good full-back game, and combines well with other full-back. Clears ball well down wing.

Norma Barrett Has improved greatly since last season. Shows determination in tackling her opponents. As right halfback she plays well with the wings.

Miriam Piggott Has improved greatly, but still lacks a decisive hit. A useful player in the difficult left half-back position.

Roberta Forsyth Is a rather erratic player though sometimes plays a very good game as left half-back.

Doreen Savory A clever centre forward, who takes the ball down the field well, but does not follow in enough. Could use her wings more. Owing to sickness did not play up to her usual standard in Perth.

R. Struck Right inner wing. Plays a good steady game, but does not shoot often enough. Scores some difficult goals.

Eileen Phillis A very determined player, who puts every effort into the game. Is still inclined to get offside frequently and needs to develop a stronger hit.

Audrey Rowston A good outer wing, though much practice is needed. Carries ball down wing speedily, but needs a better centering hit.

Gladys Washer An experienced outer wing player, who possesses a good centering hit, but does not follow the ball in and shoot for goal herself.

'Hockey Notes' from the 1939 edition of the Kingia magazine.

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-229-587
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Materials
Inscriptions and markings

BHS 1939

Athalie Ryall (Goalie)
Audrey Rowston (L.O.W)
Doreen Savory (C.F)
Eileen Phillis (L.I.W)
Elizabeth Burgess (Sports Mistress)
Freda Burgess (R.F.B)
Gladys Washer (R.O.W)
Joan Ellis (L.F.B)
Miriam Piggott (L.H.B)
Norma Barrett (.H.B)
Pamela Knight (Capt) (C.H.B)
R. Struck (R.I.W)
Roberta Forsyth (L.H.B)

Year
Public location
Object 587 Boardroom Display Cabinets
Last modified
Monday, 17 August, 2026
Completeness
100
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Bunbury Senior High School

Bunbury Senior High School

Girls Hockey Team 1939
Girls Hockey Team 1939
Source: Bunbury Senior High School 587
Girls Hockey Team 1939
Girls Hockey Team 1939
Source: Bunbury Senior High School 587
Girls Hockey Team 1939
Girls Hockey Team 1939
Source: Bunbury Senior High School 587

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