Glencoe Oval

Statement of Significance

The site is important for its association with the development of recreational activities in
the district

Physical Description

Is situated on a reserve (former) on the south east side of Oxley Road. The oval's centre
is some 250 metres from this road.

Remnants of a concrete cricket pitch are still evident. Contrary to the normal practice of
wickets running north and south, this pitch is more east to west., probably due to the
flatter nature of this orientation, as there is a marked slope away from the road in the
direction of Bellakin Hill.

Some remnants of galvanised iron are on the site - it is uncertain whether these are from
the shed and toilets which were on the reserve.

The reserve area carries large wandoo trees but the oval is still cleared and currently
cultivated.

History

The oval takes its name from Glencoe homestead selection of the area's first settler
Michael Cronin. Usage of the oval is uncertain - certainly some football and cricket
matches were played here and possibly it was also the site of sports/social events related
to the Glencoe School.

As the Woodanilling football team played its Association matches on a Saturday, some
social/scratch matches were held here on a Sunday against the locals. Frank Shackley
played in at least one such match and recalled the scoring end was the southern end and it
was all down hill that way with the goals being at the north and south ends of the oval.

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