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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 1074, 11 September 1930, Page 6

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PAPATOETOE CYCLISTS CHANGE OVER TO AFFILIATE WITH N.Z.U.C. At the annual meeting of the Papatoetoe Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club, held last evening, it was unanimously decided, on the proposal of Mr. J. Shanaghan, that the club secede from affiliation with the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, and apply for affiliation with the New Zealand Union of Cyclists.

Messrs. W. J. Hindman, T. 11. Smytheman. IT. C. Webster, R. Macleod and E. A. Burton were appointed delegates to wait on the Auckland Centro of the New Zealand Union of Cyclists and advise it of the change-over of the club.

The president of the club, Mr. W. J. Hindman, stated that prior to the- formation of the Papatoetoe Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club 12 months ago, ho had professional status for 14 years. While things were on velvet no mention was made of the question, as it was considered he was rendering good service in nursing amateurism. When the dispute arose with the Manukau Cycling Club last year, and the Papatoetoe Club took a firm stand in the matter, and demanded that its members bo allowed to compete, the authorities in Auckland lost no time of reminding him of his previous status.

On the arrival of tlio delegates from the New Zealand Centre to inquire into the matter, they were informed of his standing, and he received notification that he was not eligible to attend the conference. This notice he ignored and attended the meeting. Since then, however, things had developed in both Auckland and Wellington, and ho had received notification that he was not eligible to hold office in any amateur sports club, and in the face of that he notified the meeting that, under the present constitution of the club, he had no option whatever but to retire from office. “WOULD BE OUT FOR LIFE” Mr. Macleod asked what is to prevent the club from taking the same stand as it did the previous year, and allow the cyclists to compete and carry Mr. Hindman: If the club allows the members of the Manukau Cycling Club to ride, it will go out for life, for sure, and the runners from Auckland would be well worded up and we would not get a competitor from the City. He said it was impossible to conduct a meeting without cyclists. The Papatoetoe Club lost money early in the season when running races only were on the programme. The East Tamaki Club was in the same position, while, when cycling races were on the programme, the local club cleared a profit of over £lO. It was pointed out that the amateur status of the members of the Manukau Cycling Club was never in question, *the only question in dispute was the control of its meetings. Mr. Macleod said it was the best move the club could make. If it did stick to the Auckland Amateur Centre, its end would be quick and busy. All of the members knew the support the club received from the members of the Manukau Cycling Club last year. PAPATOETOE SPORTS CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD Mr. W. J. Hindman, president of the Papatoetoe Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club, presided over a good atattendance of members at the annual meeting of the cub, held in the Papatoetoe Town Hall last evening. Letters of apology were received from Mr. A. W. Hall, M.P. for Hauraki, Messrs. C. G. Culpan, V*. Smythemun, and L. Smytheman. The annual report referred to the activities oC the club during the past year, and appreciation was extended to members of kindred bodies for the loyal support accorded, special mention being made of the members of the Manukau Cycling Club. During the season 36 gold and 36 silver medals, in addition to 16 other trophies, had been presented by the club, all of which have been purchased out of funds. Congratu’ations were extended to club members for their success at the local and also the outside fixtures. The thanks of the executive was extended to the Press for the treatment accorded the club. Regret was expressed that the executive could not offer any appreciation for services rendered by the Auckland Centre, where lack of assistance and general apathy to the club has been an outstanding feature.

In conclusion, thanks were extended to the retiring officers for their services during,the year. Tho balance-sheet showed the finances of the club to be in a very sound condition. Receipts for the year totalled £lO3 17s 6d. The chief source of income was sports takings, £79 Is 6d. Expenditure totalled £97 3s Cd. The credit balance at the end of the first year was £6 14s. Assets are valued at £ls and liabilities nil. Tho election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, Mr. A. YV. Hall, M.P.; vice-patron, Mr. T. R. Smytheman; president, Mr. W. J. Hindman; vice-presidents, Dr. J. J. Valentine. Dr. A. B. Jameson; handicapper and starter, Mr. R. Macleod; marshal, Mr. A. G. Girnter; referee, Mr. W. J. Hindman; secretary, Mr. H. C. Webster; assistant secretary. Mr. J. S. Mitchell; treasurer, Mr. V. Smytheman; judges, Messrs. J. K. Hamilton, E. H. Burton, J. Shanaghan, C. G. Culpan, J. Collins; timekeepers, Messrs. P. Dawson, W. Young; ground superintendent, Mr. N. Thompson; committee, Messrs. F. Knight, P. Dawson, L. Smytheman, G. Jones, S. Snelling, J. Whitton, J. Collins, A. G. Grinter, C. G. Culpan, J. Shanaghan, A. Ritchie, E. H. Burton, R. Macleod, W. McFarland; auditor, Mr E. IT. Burnside.