The Society has over 4,000 such publications already there with more O&M Critics (match programmes) about to be uploaded shortly.
"We locate these publications from competitions all round the state" Society president, lan Granland said.
"Some leagues only print them at finals time - or did, because many competitions these days find the publication of a football record is not really viable, nevertheless, they are a great source of football history and we ask anyone out there who might have some stored in a box in the garage if they would like to lend them to us to scan and return."
Also, the Football History Society recently announced that Jubilee Oval in Broken Hill will be added to their heritage register and a suitable, well designed metal plaque will be presented to the local council later this year in recognition of the achievement, for erection at the ground.
"We alternate the grounds, so recognized, between the country and city each year,' Mr Granland went on to tell us.
"The first was presented to the SCG because Australian Football was the first football game to be played there in 1881. There was a great turnout in attendance and the plaque was unveiled on the ground itself.
"One of the criteria's for recognition under our heritage policy is that the ground must have been used for Australian Football for over 100 years. I imagine venues in the Western Riverina of the state would fall under that category and we would welcome any nominations, which open later in the year."
Mr Granland can be contacted on 0412798521 or through the Society's email: admin@nswfootballhistory.com.au.
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