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Cumberland Oval |
  Cumberland Oval - Parramatta, Sydney (NSW) + Submit additional information or a correction to this venue Also known as: Parramatta Oval Ground Details: Cumberland oval was in use between 1920-1981 before being burnt down by Parramatta Supporters celebrating their 1981 premiership victory. Parramatta Stadium was constructed on the same site from 1983, before being opened for the 1986 season. Other websites on the web that contain information on this venue:   1981 J J Giltinan Shield and WD HO Wills CupRound 22 [30 Aug 81] Eels 20 Sea Eagles 20 Round 19 [09 Aug 81] Eels 32 Wests 5 Round 18 [02 Aug 81] Eels 22 Panthers 5 Round 15 [12 Jul 81] Eels 20 Sharks 5 Round 14 [05 Jul 81] Eels 27 Souths 16 Round 10 [31 May 81] Eels 7 Easts 15 Round 9 [24 May 81] Eels 26 Balmain 7 Round 6 [03 May 81] Eels 25 St George 16 Round 5 [26 Apr 81] Eels 13 Norths 15 Round 2 [05 Apr 81] Eels 12 Canterbury 8 Round 1 [29 Mar 81] Eels 33 Newtown 9 1980 J J Giltinan Shield and WD HO Wills CupRound 22 [31 Aug 80] Eels 11 St George 20 Round 20 [17 Aug 80] Eels 9 Wests 34 Round 19 [10 Aug 80] Eels 22 Sea Eagles 22 Round 16 [13 Jul 80] Eels 37 Newtown 6 Round 13 [22 Jun 80] Eels 11 Balmain 10 Round 12 [14 Jun 80] Eels 19 Panthers 9 Round 10 [01 Jun 80] Eels 16 Canterbury 5 Round 7 [11 May 80] Eels 17 Norths 12 Round 5 [27 Apr 80] Eels 7 Sharks 14 Round 3 [13 Apr 80] Eels 40 Souths 5 Round 2 [07 Apr 80] Eels 22 Easts 10 1979 J J Giltinan Shield and WD HO Wills CupRound 19 [29 Jul 79] Eels 41 Norths 3 Round 17 [15 Jul 79] Eels 22 Sea Eagles 5 Round 15 [01 Jul 79] Eels 18 St George 19 Round 13 [17 Jun 79] Eels 29 Sharks 14 Round 11 [03 Jun 79] Eels 15 Easts 10 Round 10 [27 May 79] Eels 42 Balmain 7 Round 9 [20 May 79] Eels 18 Souths 7 Round 7 [05 May 79] Eels 20 Panthers 11 Round 5 [22 Apr 79] Eels 37 Newtown 19 Round 3 [08 Apr 79] Eels 25 Canterbury 24 Round 1 [25 Mar 79] Eels 10 Wests 21 1978 J J Giltinan Shield and WD HO Wills CupRound 20 [06 Aug 78] Eels 31 Panthers 7 Round 18 [23 Jul 78] Eels 25 St George 8 Round 17 [16 Jul 78] Eels 8 Easts 13 Round 15 [02 Jul 78] Eels 28 Balmain 13 Round 11 [03 Jun 78] Eels 35 Newtown 6 Round 10 [28 May 78] Eels 16 Souths 7 Round 8 [14 May 78] Eels 14 Wests 15 Round 3 [09 Apr 78] Eels 18 Sharks 20 Round 2 [02 Apr 78] Eels 17 Canterbury 7 Round 1 [26 Mar 78] Eels 45 Norths 12 1977 J J Giltinan Shield and WD HO Wills CupRound 21 [14 Aug 77] Eels 15 Easts 7 Round 20 [07 Aug 77] Eels 17 Canterbury 12 Round 17 [17 Jul 77] Eels 33 Wests 2 Round 15 [03 Jul 77] Eels 11 Sea Eagles 13 Round 13 [19 Jun 77] Eels 17 Newtown 8 Round 10 [29 May 77] Eels 22 Sharks 15 Round 8 [08 May 77] Eels 11 Balmain 9  Clubs who have used this venue as a home ground are listed below:   Competitions this venue has been used in.  The Cumberland Oval site has been Parramatta?s major outdoor sports and recreation venue since 1847. Cumberland Oval was a site of great sporting historical significance. The site was first used for horse racing. Cumberland Surf Club built a Grandstand around 1850 and successive stands were built up until the final one in 1936. Cricket was first played on the site in the 1860?s and continues to this day on a pitch adjoining the Stadium site. Central Cumberland was one of the first cricket clubs to form in Australia and in 1862 the club obtained permission to build a cricket ground on the site where Parramatta Stadium now stands. The first match was played on Cumberland Oval in March 1863. The oval was surrounded by a post and two-rail fence constructed by the players. In the 1880?s and 90?s English touring teams accepted invitations to play on Cumberland Oval. Rugby Union was played on Cumberland Oval continuously from 1879 and Rugby League since 1909. Rugby Union was played on Cumberland Oval for many years before Rugby League located to the venue. Three union players who first blossomed at Cumberland Oval and then became international league stars were Arthur Clues, Ken Kearney and Ray Price. Cumberland Oval was the centre for many sports in the Depression days of the 1930?s and 40?s. Sir Jack Brabham, the great grand prix driver and winner of three world championships began his career at Cumberland Oval as a speedway racer in midget cars. Betty Cuthbert, golden girl of the 1956 Olympics, ran there in school sports. Many other sports, including boxing and speedway have also used the site. Parramatta District Rugby League Club was formed on 4 December 1946 and played their first game on 12 April 1947. A crowd of about 6000 turned out for the Eels first competition game against Newtown at Cumberland Oval. Cumberland Oval was to remain their home for many years until the last match was played on 30 August 1981 against Manly. Source: http://www.parramattastadium.com.au/history.html#cumberland |
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