PRIMARY SCHOOL GAMES
QUESTION OF DENOMINATIONAL
SCHOOLS.
DUNEDIN, 15th April. A meeting of delegates of the Otago Rugby' Football Union, at which delegates from the Otago State Primary Schools Sports Association and private denominational schools were present, was held on Saturday night to consider the question of the control of school football. After a very lengthy discussion, the follGwing motion was carried by a large majority: "That the primary schools Rugby football competition be open 'to all primary schoolboys, provided that the recognised weights and age-limits are complied with." Three speakers from the Otago State Primary School Sporta Association definitely stated that they would not permit outside boys to take part in the association's competitions.
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 90, 16 April 1923, Page 10
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115PRIMARY SCHOOL GAMES Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 90, 16 April 1923, Page 10
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