Charlie Fry
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Charlie Fry was an Australian rules footballer for the Port Adelaide Football Club.
Charlie Fry in 1884.
1889 SAFA Grand Final
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The 1889 SAFA Grand Final was an Australian rules football game contested between the Norwood and Port Adelaide, held at the Adelaide Oval on the 5 October 1889. The match is recognised as "the first-
Photo of the Adelaide Oval grandstands in 1889 by photographer Ernest Gall.
The Express and Telegraph 5 October 1889 Premiership football match Norwood Port shortened
John Trait was sought out as umpire for the match by the SAFA. At the time he was unanimously considered the best Australian football umpire in the country.
Police were required to clear people from climbing Adelaide Oval's switchback rollercoaster, as many in the large crowd were seeking prime vantage points to watch the match.