YEP! A SAAAAAD Day indeed!
Lotsa 'big' & 'little' ones disappeared over the years as well.
Some have been 're-born' under another banner, even doing different things - e.g. RAA stuff instead of 'VH' stuff.
Not to take anything away from your post, Mr S, but I always thought that 'Royal Newcastle' at West Maitland held the 'grand-daddy' title......
Cheers
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