SCHOOL FOOTBALL

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume 59, Issue 4289, 9 June 1950, Page 9

SCHOOL FOOTBALL

VALLEY RUGBY UNION SEASON REVIEWED ANNUAL REPORT PRESENTED The annual report for the 1949 season of the Thames Valley Primary Schools Rugby Union was held recently in Paeroa when the following report was presented to the meeting: “Your committee has pleasure in presenting for your consideration its annual report, which shows that we experienced a full and successful season. “Fleming shield: The day, July 6, was marred by heavy rain just prior to the arrival of the teams, and although it was fine for the games, the ground conditions were atrocious. We are sure that this year the Paeroa Rugby Union and the Paeroa Borough Council will want us to be very disdiscreet in regards to playing if the weather is against it. Considering the

ground conditions some excellent football was witnessed. Paeroa won the elimination game against Te Aroha and, after defeating Waihi, went on to beat Thames, who were the victors over the Hauraki Plains. The Paeroa team is to be congratulated as the holders for 1949. “Barry cup: No challenges were entered so the cup is still held by the Paeroa team. Arrangements were in train for a visit to Thames by Paeroa and for the cup to be at stake, but unfortunately this did not eventuate. We would recommend that the sub-unions do their utmost to issue challenges for this cup, so as to foster football in our

RTGRt * “Inter-union games: On August 13 the senior and junior teams were taken to Pukekohe. The display of both teams was disappointing. The senior team was defeated 19—5 and the junior team by 22 points to 0. “The Bay of Plenty team arrived in Paeroa on the Friday and were billeted until the Sunday. A good game resulted in the Bay winning 9 to 3- • , ,

“Auckland Province Primary Schools championship tourney (Roller Mills shield): “In the tourney in Hamilton our team acquitted itself with great credit. Although not successful in their quest they returned with the

Carson cup for the best team on and off the field, and our team captain, M. Rangi, was awarded th? Maori All Black line umpire flag, which was for the Maori player showing the most football ability, leadership and sportsmanship. This boy is to be congratulated 1 on winning this high honour.

“Finance: “The season ended with a balance of £22/{3/8. The 'bal’alnce sheet loots better than it really is, for the 1348 balance was actually £l5 odd (£7/fi/8 and £B/10/- sale of jerseys), so that the profit on the season of £6 odd is not good. Without the sale of honorary tickets amounting to £32 odd we could not have undertaken our commitments. This year very careful consideration will have to be given to the question of finance.

“Equipment: “Jerseys, stockings and pants are in good order. “Benzine allocation: “Our total grant was 60 gallons, “Delegate to T.V.R.U.: “Your delegate, Mr E. A. Meyer,

attended all meetings of the major union, where the members were always eager and ready to help school football. “Thanks:

“We would like to convey our thanks and appreciation to the following for their help and support during the season:—The Referees’ association, the St. John Ambulance, the Thames Valley, Rugby Union, the senior subunions, our own sub-unions and the

press. “In conclusion the committee wishes to thank all members of the union for their loyal and valued assistance.”