REFEREES ON STRIKE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 143, 18 June 1936, Page 8

REFEREES ON STRIKE

TARANAKI STORM NO COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS RUGBY UNION’S ACTION RESENTED. I Per Press Association. 1 NEW PLYMOUTH, June 17. Resenting the action or the Taranaki Rugby Union iu deciding that no complimentary tickets would be issued for representatives matches, members of the North Taranaki Rugby Referees’ Association to-night decided that their services would not be available for any further matches until the privilege is restored. A circular conveying the Rugby Union’s decision was received to-day and a meeting of referees was summoned immediately. The cancellation of complimentary tickets included even members of the Management Committee and was made with a view to strengthening the union’s funds. The referees stated that the union was depriving them of their only privilege, despite their gratuitous service through the season. The South Taranaki Referees’ Association also considered the matter to night and decided it would disband if the union did not reconsider its decision. The president of the union, the Hon. James McLeod, said to-night that the games would undoubtedly be played in spite of the referees’ decision. The union or the clubs themselves would arrange for referees.