LEAGUE CODE

Franklin Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 25, 6 March 1939, Page 8 (Supplement)

LEAGUE CODE

PAPAKURA’S ANNUAL MEETING

SUCCESSFUL SEASON

MEMBERSHIP A RECORD

The membership of the Papakura Rugby League Football Clul) reached a record last season, the number totalling 168, including 131 playing and 14 honorary members, according to the report presented at the annual meeting held last week.

Mr L. McVeigh, president, presided over a large attendance of players. Visiting officials included Mr Grey Campbell, chairman of the Auckland Rugby League, Mr Ivan Culpan, secretary of the Auckland Rugby League, Mr D. Wilkie, chairman of the Junior Control Board, Mr W. Clarke, secretary of the Junior Control Board, and Mr 1. St annex, member of the board. The report disclosed that although the first game in the Roope Rooster knock-out competition was lost the team performed creditably and reached the final in the Phelan shield, and was narrowly defeated by Manukau.

Caustic comment was made in the report about llie senior reserve team which was stated to have been definitely a failure, some members playing if, and when, they felt inclined. Why should the club cater for any player who would let his team mates down; selectors should know what to do with those who prefer racing to football it stated.

Four grade teams were entered in the competitions conducted by the Junior Control Board, and although no championships were won these teams played well, particularly .the third and fourth grades who were near the top of the ladder at the conclusion of the competitions. The report commented on the keenness of the seventh grade boys while a number of lads in the fifth grade, new to the game, gained valuable experience. Trips during the season were made to Whangarei and Rotorua where the teams were hospitably entertained. The third annual picnic was a great success, over f>oo people attending.

The dances during the season were as popular as ever but owing to increased costs were not quite so successful financially. The report concluded with thanks to Mesdames Osborne, McVeigh, Fleming, Moss, Rushton and Waterhouse, members (f the ladies’ social commitee. Appreciation of services rendered were extended to all those who had assisted the club. It was decided to make the subscription fee 7/6 for seniors and 5/- for juniors. A question as to how many members were financial last season was answered by Mr R. Walsh who stated abo*ut 50 per cent, only one team being financial. The club hopes to have seven teams playing in the competitions this year. The senior and senior reserve teams commence practice this week. The cup presented to the Athletic piub for the League boy who won the greatest number of points, was won by Des. Bilkey. 1 The treasurer’s statement of receipts and expenditure disclosed a '.cry good credit balance, showing the dub to be in a strong financial position. The officers elected for the ensuing year are as follows: Patron, Mr H. A. Pollock: president, Mr Les McVeigh: vice-presidents, the Mayor. Mr S. Evans, Messrs W. 11. D. .lack, S. N. Oodden, \V. Cornthwaite, S. Decry, M. .1. Robbing. .1. Foggarty, senr.. W. Human. E. Kemp, P. Hammond. F. Verner. C. H. Chamberlain, G. 11. Davis, .T McVeigh. J. A. Wishart, S. D. Rice, C. W. Jackson. 11. Fountain. F. Haynes; secretary, to be appointed: treasurer, Mr Ron Walsh: club captain. Mr Frank Osborne: committee, Messrs B. Williams, W. Galloway. G. Wilson, V. Ashby, E. G. Dillicar. A. Schwartzfeger. W. Leighton. S. N. Oodden, L. Lacas-