1919

From Sid Grant History of Coalfields Soccer

The 1919 season was badly affected by the influenza epidemic and attendances at the Homestead were severely affected. However, Weston retained the Hemmings Cup by beating Cessnock in final by 2 to 1. Trouble marked the last 10 minutes of play. When Avis netted the winning goal, Cessnock appealed for "off-side". Arguments began and one Cessnock player was ordered off. The other Cessnock players left the field. Later the Cup was awarded to Weston and Cessnock reprimanded for its unsporting action. The club officials apologised. 

In their quest to retain the Gardiner Cup, "The Geordies" went down gallantly. In sequence, Weston beat Balmain Caledonians (1 to 0), Canterbury (0 all) (9 to 0) in replay in semi-final 0 all v West Wallsend: beaten 3 to 0 in replay - forced to play second half with 10 players.