1935 Auckland Rugby League season

The 1935 Auckland Rugby League season was its 27th. The senior championship was again won by the Richmond Rovers who had won their first ever Fox Memorial title the previous season. They were level with Mount Albert after 12 matches and the two teams played off for the championship with Richmond winning 14–9. Despite their loss this was a significant achievement by Mount Albert who were in their first ever season in the first.

Newton Rangers who were in the middle of a revival after several poor seasons won the Roope Rooster trophy for the third time in their history with a 10-8 win over Richmond. They had previously won it in 1919 and 1920. This qualified them to play against Richmond in the Stormont Shield match. They lost 26-15 to hand Richmond their second straight Stormont Shield title. Ponsonby United won the Phelan Shield for teams who had been eliminated after the first round of the Roope Rooster with an 11-8 win over Mount Albert. Marist Old Boys won the reserve grade competition (Norton Cup) after defeating Richmond Rovers in the final by 3 points to 0. They also won the Stallard Cup when they won the knockout competition which also involved some of the Senior B teams. Mount Albert won the Thistle Cup by scoring the most competition points in the second round of the Fox Memorial competition.[1] R Morrissey of Mount Albert won the champion goal kicker award after he kicked 37 goals in the Fox Memorial and Roope Rooster competitions.

The reinstated Senior B competition (Sharman Cup) was won by Otahuhu with an 8 win, 1 loss record with Papakura second with 7 wins and 2 losses. Left trailing well behind was Point Chevalier, and Waiuku with a single win and 7 losses each. At the end of the season the newly formed Green Lane senior side joined these 4 sides in the Senior B knockout competition. They performed well losing narrowly to Papakura and Point Chevalier, and defeating Waiuku to finish 4th of the 5 sides. The knockout competition was won by Papakura. This competition was followed by the Walmseley Shield matches which Papakura won 6-2 over Green Lane in the final.

The representative season was marked by the clash between Auckland and Australia who were touring New Zealand for the first time in 16 years. Auckland went down in an entertaining match 8-16. There were several trial matches played as the selectors looked to find the best possible XIII's to represent both Auckland and the North Island. Auckland also went on a brief 'Southern' tour where they had wins over Wellington and Canterbury. The representative season was finished with an Auckland Province loss to Australia 18-36.

Auckland Rugby League meetings and news

Annual meeting

At the annual meeting on April 9 the report and balance sheet was presented. It was noted that despite there being rain on ten Saturdays during the 1934 season there was a “marked increase in ground and grandstand receipts”. The working account balance had improved from £762 7/9 in 1933 to £1,254 0/9 by the end of 1934 with gate and grandstand returns totalling £2,814 10/3. The league's assets were valued at £10,983 16/7 made up from Carlaw Park (£6,980 11/2), grandstand (£3,686 10/9), furniture and fittings (£101 6/2), and plant and gear (£181 13/10), which left a profit of £435 18/4. Adjustments to the players’ insurance scheme and fewer accidents saw a saving of over £70. The league gave £429 17/3 to the clubs which was slightly up on the 1933 season. The report also noted the retirement of Messrs. F. Ellis (treasurer), T. Davis (secretary, Junior Control Board), and to Mr. Vic Simpson (secretary, Referees Association).[2] The following were elected as officers for the 1935 season: patron, Mr. J.B. Donald; vice-patron, Mr. J.F.W. Dickson; president, Mr. J. Carlaw; chairman, Mr. Grey Campbell; deputy chairman, Mr. E. Phelan; vice-presidents, Messrs R.D. Bagnall, R. Benson, J. Bellamy, O. Blackwood, J. Donald, C. Drysdale, H. Grange, R.J. Laird, W.J. Lovett, J.A. Lee (M.P.), J. Montgomery, E. Morton, J. Sayegh, C. Seagar, F.W. Schramm (M.P.), R.T. Sharman, W. Wallace, H Walmsley, G.T. Wright, R.H. Wood, G.C.Gilmore, and Webb; club delegates to the board of control, J.W. Probert, and J. Rukutai; referees’ delegate, W Mincham.[3] In mid April Mr. Ernest Davis, and Mr. T.G. Symonds (managing director of George Court and Sons Ltd.) were elected vice-presidents of ARL.[4]

The 3rd annual Auckland Rugby League ball was held on October 2 at the Peter Pan Cabaret. Members of the touring Australian team were in attendance and the combined colours of the Auckland clubs were used to decorate the ballroom.[5]

The following were elected to the ARL Board of Control: hon secretary, Mr. Ivan Culpan; hon treasurer, Mr. J.E. Knowling; New Zealand Council delegate, Mr. R. Doble; hon solicitor, Mr. H.M. Rogerson; press steward, Mr. R. Doble; hon. auditor, Mr. R.A. Spinley; hon physicians, Drs. Tracey Inglis, Pezaro, Gwynne, Holdgate, Waddell, Burrell, and Locke; hon masseur, Mr. F. Flannagan; timekeepers, Messrs. W. Liversidge and A.E. Chapman; referees appointment board, Mr. L Binns and Wilkie; emergency committee, the chairman, secretary and Mr. Rukutai; finance committee, the chairman, secretary and Messrs. Probert and Mincham.[6][7] In mid April Mr. Ernest Davis, and Mr. T.G. Symonds (managing director of George Court and Sons Ltd.) were elected vice-presidents of ARL.[8]

State of the game

At the dinner for the Taranaki and South Auckland teams following their representative matches with Auckland and Auckland B on August 3 a dinner was held in their honour. Present was the Minister of Education, Hon. Sydney George Smith, who spoke of the importance of sport in helping New Zealand through difficult times. Later in the evening Mr. E. Stallworthy “expressed a hope that no discrimination would be made in schools in the matter of organised sport”... and “drew the Minister’s attention to the fact that sometimes teachers had seemed somewhat biased against rugby league football, and he hoped that the ruling of his predecessor that any penalty imposed on a boy for following his desires in sport, or obstruction thereto, would be a matter for serious inquiry”. The Minister responded “I may say that I have no objection to any code of football being played in the schools”. And he then went on the explain how the responsibility lay in the case of primary schools with the education board of the district, and for secondary schools with their governing boards. He said that headmasters and teachers would be unwise to go against the desires of parents and their children in regards to wanting to play any particular game.[9]

At a social function at Masterton on July 24 Bert Cooke spoke about the league and union codes. He said that most of the rumours about large sums in connection with league were pure imagination. He went on to say that the league code was drawing thousands in Auckland where rugby drew hundreds and that there was no doubt which game the Northerners would sooner watch. Describing the game as being "faster, cleaner and a more brainy game altogether, but players required to be very fit. Nevertheless, he did not anticipate that league would make as great progress elsewhere as in Auckland".[10]

Broadcasting of matches

At the board of control meeting on April 17 it was decided to broadcast matches from Carlaw Park through the 1ZB station.[11]

Trainings

At their first board of control meeting on April 10 the chairman suggested that clubs try to get their own training grounds where possible so that they could train harder and develop tactics without other teams training nearby seeing them. This was difficult to do at Carlaw Park with many teams training at the same time. It was also decided that school boys would not be allowed to train after 7pm owing to the needs of other teams.[12]

Reintroduction of the Senior B grade

At the board of control meeting on March 6 it was decided to create a Senior B Grade. There had been one for several seasons but after the senior competition was restructured in 1931 to include 6 clubs with reserve grade teams beneath them the Senior B clubs were relegated to the Second Grade competition.[13] It was recommended by the junior management secretary, Mr. W.F. Clarke that players in the Senior B grade would have the same status as Senior A players with regard to regrading. It was suggested that the Sharman Cup be donated for the Senior B championship, and the Foster Shield for the knockout competition. The third open grade would be eliminated and now effectively become the second grade (which had been superseded by the Senior B grade). The third grade would still have a weighted grade competition. It was also decided that the winner of the grade would have the right to enter the Roope Rooster competition. Otahuhu United won the competition and played a friendly match with Ponsonby United before losing to Newton Rangers in the first round of the Roope Rooster. At the April 17 board of control meeting there was considerable debate about whether the winners of the Senor B grade should be allowed to play the last placed team in the Fox Memorial competition, even if there was no consequence to the game. From 1927 to 29 promotion-relegation games were played between these teams but were ceased). It was generally decided that it would be unfair for the last placed team in the top division to have such dire consequences hanging over them. It was also noted that the winning Senior B team could compete in the Roope Rooster competition anyway.[14] At the Junior Management Committee meeting of April 23 it was reported that there would be six teams in the senior B grade - Papatoetoe, Otahuhu, Ellerslie, Point Chevalier, Richmond, and Waiuku. Waiuku were a new club, while Richmond's entry was described as “a fresh city side”.[15] Ultimately Papatoetoe dd not field a side meaning there were 5 teams and 1 bye each round. It was felt later in the season that Waiuku had been so ambitious in fielding a Senior B side when they were a fledging club and would have been better placed fielding their team in the Second Grade.

Application by Mount Albert United for senior status

At the first meeting of the Auckland Rugby League Board of Control on February 27 the Mount Albert United club applied for senior status. Chairman G. Grey Campbell said that the constitution allowed only six senior clubs and if there was to be an alteration there would need to be a notice of motion, along with a meeting of club delegates, with the Board of Control having the final say. The Mount Albert delegates Mr J. Johnson and G.H. Shaw said that the club wished a decision to be made early as they needed to organise before the season started and that they “would field first class senior and reserve grade teams, with much district support”.[16] At the boards first official meeting on April 10 it was decided to admit the Mount Albert United club to the senior grade which meant it would consist of 7 teams. Mr. G. Grey Campbell said that he had looked at the names of the players which Mount Albert had submitted and they were all well recognised seniors. He also stated that there was a “strict reservation that this season no transfers from any other rugby league club be allowed, the idea being that a new club should not be strengthened at the expense of the existing clubs, which should be protected”. He also went on to say that “he felt sure Mount Albert would bring life to the competition and there were great possibilities behind the move”. Mr. R Doble spoke in support of the application by Mount Albert.[17] On the motion of Mr. Probert to admit Mount Albert it was confirmed by vote.[18]

Rules

At the board of control meeting on May 1 after the consideration of reports it was “decided to advise senior clubs that the new play the ball and hooking rules would be more rigidly enforced from next Saturday”. Players would be given the opportunity to “brush up” on the rules by attending referee demonstrations on Tuesday and Thursday evenings. It was scheduled that all coaches and team captains would meet on April 24 at a Referees Association conference to discuss the new amendments to the playing rules.[19] The play the ball rule stated that “players playing the ball must keep both feet on the ground until the ball has been placed thereon and the players acting as respective halfbacks must stand one yard behind the player playing the ball. All other players must not approach within three yards and be behind the acting halfbacks”. In addition to this the “offside rule of five yards radius within which players are offside is now increased to 10 yards”. While a drop out from touch now necessitated that “the attacking player must stand five yards away from the goal line, and when the game is restarted the ball must be kicked from behind the goal posts, and must reach this five yard mark. Formerly the attacking player stood on the goal line”.[20]

At a control board meeting on May 8 there was a question from a club regarding injured players and replacements. The response was: “(1) An injured player can be replaced up to the end of the first spell; (2) an injured player is one incapable of carrying on in play; (3) a team which plays twelve players in the first half is entitled to add a player, even in the second half, because the laws of the game provide for thirteen men a side; (4) players or officials of a club are not entitled to convene meetings of players with members of another club”.[21]

After complaints from junior grades regarding players wearing boots with illegal sprigs the referees association said that they had no right to police this. However the referees association received official advice from the control board meeting on May 20 that they did indeed have the right to inspect players boots to ensure that boots, whether "Bakelite or Aluminium were not dangerous".[22]

On August 5 at the ARL Referees’ Association meeting Mr. W. Mincham reported that the control board had ruled that a player leaving the field sick could not be replaced, but an injured player could be. The matter had arisen after an incident in a third grade match at Victoria Park. Mr Saunders, the referee said that the "ambulance man" had told him that the player was "suffering from concussion as well as influenza" and the matter had been misreported to the control board.[23]

Carlaw Park

In May the City Rovers club wrote a letter to the Board of Control saying that the terrace fence was dangerous. The league responded that they realised this and that work would be undertaken on the fence “as soon as funds permitted”.[24]

Club flags were discussed at the 26 June meeting and the chairman suggested that a "flag-pole be erected near the scoreboard … to indicate by the flying of a pennant the team leading during the progress of the main game. Mr Campbell said the idea was one given him by Mr. Horrie Miller. The suggestion was adopted". Mr Miller was the secretary of New South Wales Rugby League and had recently visited New Zealand.[25] It was decided at the July 3 ARL meeting to address the flagpole next to the score-board proposal next season as the chairman said that it was "also proposed to improve the present score-board".[26]

Referees had money and other items stolen from their dressing rooms during matches at Carlaw Park and at the July 3 ARL meeting it was decided that the issue of unauthorised people gaining "admittance to the dressing rooms" needed to be addressed and was referred to a sub-committee for investigation.[27]

Following the North Island v South Island match on August 17 the ARL reported that the takings for club matches at Carlaw Park were "just over £500 better than those in 1934" and that "during the past ten weeks heavy rain had fallen each Saturday, otherwise the figures would have been even more satisfactory".[28]

Jersey Colours

After several issues in junior matches where both teams wore uniforms of a similar nature confusing players, the referee, and spectators alike the league decided to form a 'colours committee' to look into the matter. Mr. D. Wilkie said "after full deliberation … it was suggested that the Otahuhu club's jerseys be taken over and an alteration be made to Glenora jerseys. It was agreed that Ponsonby should retain their present colours. In connection with the clash of colours between City Rovers and Ellerslie, the former club had decided to differentiate by equipping their teams with white shorts". Otahuhu would be "suitably recompensed" for their forced change.[29] The committee also thought that they should compile a register with all the details regarding colours and width of bands on jerseys and other particulars. Their recommendations were adopted and the colours committee were given authority to file patterns from jersey manufacturers in the register for reference. They then examined samples of the new Auckland representative jerseys and deferred their decision on them.[30]

Player losses to English professional teams

In the off-season Newton Rangers lost the services of Mortimer Stephens and Cyril Blacklaws who were signed by St Helens. Stephens was from South Auckland and had originally played rugby league for Papakura. He represented Auckland and the North Island side in 1934. Blacklaws had also started his rugby league at Papakura before joining Newton. They both spent some time at St Helens before later signing for Rochdale Hornets. Later Mortimer Stephens son Owen became a representative rugby player, playing for the All Blacks, and the Wallabies, before switching to rugby league and playing for Parramatta and Wakefield Trinity in the 1970s.[31] It was later confirmed that he had indeed retired after he made a statement at a dinner for the touring Australian players in October that he had played his last game.[32]

Bert Cooke's retirement

At a social evening in Masterton on July 24 Bert Cooke had intimated that this season would be his last. He said that beyond the season he would "probably be wandering about in plus fours, carrying a bag of golf clubs".[33] This finished a remarkable career where he represented the Auckland rugby side from 1923 to 1925, Hawke's Bay in 1926, and 1931-32, Wairarapa 1927-29, and Wellington in 1930. He made 44 appearances for the All Blacks including 8 tests, scoring 39 tries (4 in tests), and 123 total points. After his switch to rugby league in 1932 he played 46 matches for Richmond Rovers scoring 71 points. His league representative appearances included 11 matches for Auckland, 3 for the North Island, and 5 for New Zealand. He was regarded as one of the most outstanding players of his era.

Obituaries

James Carlaw

On May 22, 1935 James Carlaw passed away at his home in Mt Eden aged 81. Originally from Newcastle-on-Tyne, he was one of the founders of rugby league in Auckland where he had lived since 1863 after arriving from England on board the William Miles with the Albertland settlers. He was made the waterworks engineer for Auckland in 1900 and played a major part in the scheme to obtain a water supply from the Waitakere Ranges in the same year. He was then involved in the plan to build Waitakere Dam which was adopted by the City Council and completed in 1906. He retired in 1925 after 46 and a half years working for the City Council.

His name would also be forever etched on the sport of rugby league in Auckland. He was heavily involved in the securing of the land which was later named after him, Carlaw Park, and in its development as the headquarters of rugby league in Auckland. Carlaw was chairman of Auckland Rugby League from 1918 to 1920 and it took 3 years of negotiating by the board he led and the Auckland Hospital Board who owned the land before Carlaw Park was eventually developed and opened on June 21, 1921. Carlaw was also a founding member of Ponsonby United in 1908. He was president of New Zealand Rugby League between 1914 and 1919, and again from 1926 to 1928. In 1928 he was elected Auckland Rugby League president and served in that role until 3 years prior to his death. He was also well involved in the pioneers of the sport of bowls in Auckland and was the champion of the Auckland Club in the 1896–97 season, and president in 1911–12. He left a wife and “an adult family of a former marriage – Mr. John Carlaw, and three daughters, Mesdames A.E. Wetherilt, J.L. Foster and R.G. Sloman” along with ten grandchildren and one great grandchild.[34][35] Chairman of Auckland Rugby League, Mr. G. Grey Campbell said of Carlaw “I think it will be generally conceded that few men have been able and willing to give to a sport more than Mr. James Carlaw gave to Auckland… his many activities in sport does not need recounting, because Carlaw Park will ever remain as a living monument to his foresight and accomplishment”.[36] He was buried at Waikumete Cemetery at a largely attended funeral.[37][38] As a mark of respect players and officials in all grades wore arm bands as a tribute to him on May 25 with the flag on the pavilion flown at half-mast.[39][40]

A. (Sandy) Freeman Sandy Freeman passed away in September. He was involved in Auckland rugby league from its early days and was an associate of James Carlaw. He was a referee for some time and later a member of the appointments board of the Auckland Referees’ Association of which he became a life member.[41]

Fox Memorial Shield (senior championship)

Fox Memorial standings

Team Pld W D L F A Pts Richmond Rovers 13 10 1 2 217 95 21 Mount Albert United 13 8 3 2 184 148 19 Devonport United 12 5 2 5 150 154 12 Newton Rangers 12 5 1 6 152 141 11 Marist Old Boys 12 4 2 6 122 156 10 Ponsonby United 12 3 1 8 157 197 7 City Rovers 12 3 0 9 114 205 6 Fox Memorial results Round 1 The first round saw Mount Albert play in their first ever Senior A grade match, a 13–8 win over City Rovers. They had 4 players playing in their first ever game of competitive league after switching codes. Des Herring dislocated his shoulder in the first half while playing for Mt Albert. Lou Brown had returned from England and turned out for City. 27 April Richmond 27-15 Newton Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: E McNeil 3, Noel Bickerton, Bert Cooke Con: Cliff Satherley 3 Pen: Cliff Satherley 3 [42] Try: H Lunn 2, R Pope Con: Claude Dempsey, B Brimble Pen: Claude Dempsey Referee: P Rogers 27 April Mt Albert 13-8 City Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: Des Herring 2, Clarrie McNeil Con: Robert Morrissey Pen: Robert Morrissey [43] Try: Steve Watene, J Thompson Con: Steve Watene Referee: Maurice Wetherill 27 April Devonport 17-17 Marist Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: Grinter, H Simpson, L Powell Con: Smith 2 Pen: Smith 2 [44] Try: James Chalmers, Len Barchard, J Woods Con: Norm Campbell 3 Pen: Norm Campbell Referee: S Billman Round 2 The match between Richmond and Mt Albert was played on Kings Birthday (Monday) as part of the silver jubilee celebrations before a crowd of 10,000. 4 May Marist 15-10 Ponsonby Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Jones 2, Sidney Loader Con: Norm Campbell Pen: Norm Campbell 2 [45] Try: Arthur Kay, Walter Stockley Con: Roy Bright Pen: Roy Bright Referee: P Rogers 4 May City 18-13 Devonport Carlaw Park 1   1:45 Try: R Johnson, Steve Watene, McLaughlin, Lou Brown Con: Steve Watene Pen: Steve Watene 2 [46] Try: Tony Milicich 2, E Scott Con: Tony Milicich Pen: Tony Milicich Referee: Wilfred Simpson 6 May Richmond 27-13 Mt Albert Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: E McNeil, Cliff Satherley, Bert Cooke, Ted Mincham, Ray Lawless Con: Cliff Satherley 3 Pen: Cliff Satherley 3 [47] Try: John Schultz, Clarrie McNeil, Carl Spiro Pen: Robert Morrissey Attendance: 10,000 Referee: Maurice Wetherill Round 3 Quirke for Newton was sent off for striking an opponent though avoided suspension due to his previous good record. 11 May Ponsonby 39-13 City Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Ross Jones 2, Roy Bright 2, Arthur Kay 2, Thomas Holland 2, Brian Riley Con: Roy Bright 6 [48] Try: R Johnson, Steve Watene, McLaughlin Con: Cyril Wiberg 2 Referee: Maurice Wetherill 11 May Richmond 10-9 Devonport Carlaw Park 1   1:45 Try: E McNeil, Ronald Couper Pen: Cliff Satherley 2 [49] Try: J Cowan, John Donald, Scott Referee: Wilfred Simpson 11 May Newton 22-22 Mt Albert Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: H Brady 3, H Lunn, R Johnson, E Brimble, W Brimble 2 [50] Try: Clarrie McNeil 2, Bill Schultz, C Allen Con: Robert Morrissey 3 Pen: Robert Morrissey 2 Referee: S Billman Round 4 In the match between Newton and Devonport, Kelsall (Newton) and Donald (Devonport) were sent off in the second half and were each suspended for one match. 18 May Richmond 22-5 Ponsonby Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Bill Telford 2, Harold Tetley, Bert Cooke Con: Cliff Satherley 3 Pen: Cliff Satherley 2 [51] Try: John Stockley, Roy Bright Referee: Wilfred Simpson 18 May Newton 20-5 Devonport Carlaw Park 1   1:45 Try: H Brady, P Young, E Brimble, Quirke Con: W Brimble 3 Pen: Claude Dempsey [52] Try: Dick Smith Pen: Tony Milicich Referee: O Chalmers 18 May Marist 22-11 City Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: William Glover, Jim Laird, Dan Keane, Webberley, Furlonger, J Woods Con: Dan Keane, Norm Campbell [53] Try: Bill Turei, J Ragg, Steve Watene Con: Steve Watene Referee: Maurice Wetherill Round 5 Players in all matches wore arm bands as a mark of respect to James Carlaw who had passed away that week. Newton applied for a replay after their match with Ponsonby on the grounds that the referee had altered his decision which enabled Ponsonby to win. The league however decided that the result stood.[54] 25 May Marist 10-8 Richmond Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Dan Keane, Sidney Loader Con: Norm Campbell Pen: Norm Campbell [55] Try: Cliff Satherley, Ronald Couper Pen: Cliff Satherley Referee: Maurice Wetherill 25 May Ponsonby 18-16 Newton Carlaw Park 1   1:45 Try: Brian Riley, Lou Hutt, Roy Bright, Bert Leatherbarrow Con: Roy Bright 2 Pen: Roy Bright [56] Try: H Brady 2, P Young, C Franich Con: H Brady 2 Referee: S Billman 25 May Devonport 11-15 Mt Albert Devonport Domain   3:00 Try: E Scott 3 Con: Tony Milicich [57] Try: C Allen, Richard Shadbolt, Bill Schultz Con: Robert Morrissey 2 Pen: Robert Morrissey Referee: Wilfred Simpson Round 6 Jim Laird, the Marist captain received a bad eye injury requiring several stitches in their 27–5 loss to Newton.[58] 1 June Newton 27-5 Marist Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: C Franich 2, E Brimble, W Brimble, P Young Con: W Brimble 2, H Brady Pen: W Brimble, H Brady 2 [59] Try: Vincent Bakalich Con: Dan Keane Referee: P Rogers 1 June Mount Albert 23-13 Ponsonby Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: Renter, Clarrie McNeil, C Dunn 2, John Schultz Con: Robert Morrissey 3 Pen: Robert Morrissey [60] Try: Brian Riley, Roy Bright 2 Pen: Roy Bright, Ross Jones Referee: Wilfred Simpson 1 June Richmond 12-6 City Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: Ted Mincham, Cliff Satherley Con: Cliff Satherley Pen: Cliff Satherley [61] Try: Lou Brown 2 Referee: S Billman Round 7 Brian Connolly had to go to hospital after being injured in the Marist – Mount Albert match. Marist used an unusual scrum formation with 2 players in the front row and 3 in the second row with Jim Laird, their captain playing as a rover in the backs. This was partly due to his eye injury sustained the previous week but the tactic was being used in competitions elsewhere and was experimented with in the ARL this season. The referees held a meeting on June 10 to discuss the tactic. The chairman suggested that "although there was nothing in the rules covering the point, the Auckland League be asked to insist that the orthodox scrum formation, 3-2-1, be adhered to". However others including Mr Hill and Mr Billman believed that experiments by clubs should be encouraged to improve scrums and hooking.[62] 8 June Marist 11-11 Mount Albert Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Dan Keane 2, Sidney Loader Con: Dan Keane [63] Try: C Dunn, Clarrie McNeil, F Martin Pen: Robert Morrissey Referee: Maurice Wetherill 8 June Newton 15-5 City Carlaw Park 1   1:45 Try: H Brady, P Young, W Brimble Con: H Brady 2, W Brimble [64] Try: McLaughlin Con: Cyril Wiberg Referee: P Rogers 8 June Devonport 30-16 Ponsonby Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: C Rhodes, John Donald, E Scott, Adams, Allan Seagar, Tony Milicich, Len Scott, L Sowter Con: Tony Milicich 3 [65] Try: Moran, Roy Bright, Stockley, Brian Riley Con: Roy Bright, Ross Jones Referee: Wilfred Simpson Round 8 15 June Richmond 14-6 Newton Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Ted Mincham 2, E McNeil, Ray Lawless Con: Cliff Satherley [66] Pen: W Brimble 2, H Brady Referee: Wilfred Simpson 15 June Devonport 10-8 Marist Carlaw Park 1   1:45 Try: J Cowan, Len Scott Con: Allan Seagar Pen: Tony Milicich [67] Try: J Woods, Furlonger Con: Dan Keane Referee: Maurice Wetherill 15 June Mount Albert 27-14 City Onehunga Recreation Reserve   3:00 Try: Claude List 3, Robert Morrissey 2, Clarrie McNeil, Bill Schultz Con: Claude List, Robert Morrissey, Basil Cranch [68] Try: J Herring, J Thompson Con: Steve Watene Pen: Steve Watene 3 Referee: P Rogers Round 9 The Governor General, Lord Galway was a guest at the matches at Carlaw Park where the new grandstand had been opened.[69] 22 June Ponsonby 8-3 Marist Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: Murray, Thomas Holland Con: Roy Bright [70] Try: Smith Referee: S Billman 22 June Mount Albert 5-3 Richmond Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Richard Shadbolt Pen: Robert Morrissey [71] Try: Roy Powell Referee: P Rogers 22 June Devonport 10-6 City Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: H Hunt, L Sowter Con: Tony Milicich Pen: Allan Seagar [72] Try: R Johnson, Lou Brown Referee: Maurice Wetherill Round 10 During Richmond's match Bert Cooke broke his nose in the second half. After receiving treatment from St John's he insisted on returning to the play, “and saw out the game in good style”.[73] 29 June Richmond 28-0 Devonport Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Bill Telford, Cliff Satherley, Alf Mitchell, Ted Mincham, E McNeil, Eric Fletcher Con: Cliff Satherley, Eric Fletcher 3 Pen: Eric Fletcher [74] Referee: Maurice Wetherill 29 June Mount Albert 3-0 Newton Carlaw Park 1   1:45 Try: Bill Schultz [75] Referee: Wilfred Simpson 29 June City 10-8 Ponsonby Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: James Dye, John Magee Con: Bill Turei 2 [76] Try: Moran 2 Con: Ross Jones Referee: P Rogers Round 11 Payne (Ponsonby), and E McNeil (Richmond) were sent off in their match and suspended for one week. 6 July Richmond 11-11 Ponsonby Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: E McNeil, Alfred Broadhead, Harold Tetley [77] Try: Roy Bright Con: Roy Bright Pen: Roy Bright 3 Referee: P Rogers 6 July Marist 20-7 City Carlaw Park 1   1:45 Try: Sidney Loader, J Woods, Furlonger, Dan Keane Con: Norm Campbell 3 Pen: Norm Campbell [78] Try: J Herring Con: Bill Turei Pen: Bill Turei Referee: Maurice Wetherill 6 July Devonport 14-3 Newton Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: C Hall, John Donald, L Sowter, George Radonich Con: Tony Milicich [79] Try: H Lunn Referee: S Billman Round 12 Newton and Ponsonby met in the first ever senior A match at Glen Eden. Newton won 14 to 13. 13 July Richmond 22-0 Marist Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Stan Prentice, Bill Telford 2, Ray Lawless, Eric Fletcher, Bert Cooke Con: Eric Fletcher 2 [80] Referee: Maurice Wetherill 13 July Devonport 8-8 Mount Albert Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: Allan Seagar, H Hunt Con: Tony Milicich [81] Try: Schultz, Richard Shadbolt Pen: Robert Morrissey Referee: Wilfred Simpson 13 July Newton 14-13 Ponsonby Glen Eden   3:00 Try: Schlesinger, Sharpe, H Lunn, S Quirke Con: W Brimble [82] Try: Lou Hutt, McDonald, Arthur Kay Con: Ross Jones 2 Referee: S Billman Round 13 The match between Mount Albert and Marist saw a large amount of fighting with 4 players sent off in the second half (Herring and Hassan for Mount Albert, and Carter and Flannagan for Marist). Herring and Carter were suspended for a match and Hassan and Flannagan were “severely reprimanded”.[83] 20 July Mount Albert 18-6 Marist Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Wilf Hassan, Des Herring 2, Claude List Con: Robert Morrissey 3 [84] Try: Furlonger, James Chalmers Referee: Maurice Wetherill 20 July Devonport 23-5 Ponsonby Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: C Hall, Rogers, J Cowan, Len Scott, George Radonich Con: Tony Milicich 2, Allan Seagar Pen: Allan Seagar [85] Try: Thomas Holland Con: Ross Jones Referee: P Rogers 20 July City 10-7 Newton Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: R Johnson 2, Bill Turei Pen: Bill Turei [86] Try: E Brimble Con: W Brimble Pen: W Brimble Referee: R Otto Round 14 27 July Richmond 19-6 City Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Harold Tetley 2, Eric Fletcher, Cliff Satherley, Alf Mitchell Con: Cliff Satherley 2 [87] Try: J Thompson, Lou Brown Referee: Wilfred Simpson 27 July Mount Albert 17-11 Ponsonby Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: Richard Shadbolt, Clarrie McNeil, Bill Schultz Con: Robert Morrissey 3 Pen: Robert Morrissey [88] Try: Arthur Kay 2, Ross Jones Pen: John Stockley Referee: P Rogers 27 July Newton 7-5 Marist Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: R Kelsall Pen: George Kerr Drop: George Kerr [89] Try: Bailey Pen: Dan Keane Referee: O Chalmers Final 10 August Richmond 14-9 Mount Albert Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: Ray Lawless, Roy Powell Con: Cliff Satherley Pen: Cliff Satherley 3 [90] Try: Schultz Pen: Robert Morrissey 3 Referee: P Rogers Friendly Matches Prior to the commencement of the Roope Rooster a unique weekend of matches took place. Ponsonby and Otahuhu took on each other on the #1 field at Carlaw Park, however at 1:30 Devonport played Marist and City played Newton. At halftime in the respective matches the leading teams continued play on the #1 field while the trailing teams played against each other on the #2 field. Ponsonby v Otahuhu Scoring was barely reported for any of the matches but it was noted that Roy Bright scored several tries for Ponsonby. 10 August Ponsonby 34-17 Otahuhu Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: Roy Bright 3 and 25 unknown points [91] Try: Matson 2, unknown 11 points First Half Matches 10 August Devonport 8-6 Marist Carlaw Park 1   1:30 [92] 10 August City 16-3 Newton Carlaw Park 2   1:30 [93] Second Half Matches 10 August Devonport 13-8 City Carlaw Park 1   Try: L Powell, Unknown x 2 Con: Unknown x 2 [94] Try: Unknown x 2 Con: Unknown x 1 10 August Newton 17-8 Marist Carlaw Park 2   Try: Unknown 17 points [95] Try: Unknown 8 points Roope Rooster Round 1 The match between Mount Albert and Marist was once again marred by rough play and H Shadbolt was sent off after a fight broke out at a scrum. He was suspended for the remainder of the season. 24 August Richmond 23-15 Devonport Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Roy Powell, Noel Bickerton, Bill Telford, Eric Fletcher, Ted Mincham Con: Cliff Satherley 4 [96] Try: J Cowan, L Powell, L Sowter Con: Tony Milicich Pen: Tony Milicich 2 Referee: Wilfred Simpson 24 August Mount Albert 18-15 Marist Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: Clarrie McNeil, Carl Spiro, Robert Morrissey, Des Herring Con: Robert Morrissey 2 Pen: Robert Morrissey [97] Try: Jim Laird 2, J Woods Con: William Carroll 2 Pen: William Carroll Referee: P Rogers 24 August City 28-16 Ponsonby Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Lou Brown 4, Cyril Wiberg, Leo Cooney, R Johnson, Steve Watene Con: Steve Watene, Bill Turei [98] Try: Arthur Kay, Lou Hutt, Frank Halloran, Bert Leatherbarrow Con: Bert Leatherbarrow Pen: Roy Bright Referee: S Billman 24 August Newton 27-8 Otahuhu Carlaw Park 2   1:30 Try: E Brimble 3, H Brady 2, R Johnson, P Young Con: W Brimble Pen: W Brimble 2 [99] Try: Halsey, Lloyd Con: Philip Referee: R Otto Semi Finals 31 August Richmond 20-6 Mount Albert Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Alfred Broadhead, Bill Telford, Roy Powell, Eric Fletcher, Jack Satherley, Ted Mincham Con: Cliff Satherley [100] Pen: Robert Morrissey 3 Referee: Maurice Wetherill 31 August Newton 17-11 City Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: H Brady 3 Con: H Brady Pen: H Brady 2, W Brimble [101] Try: Steve Watene, J Hapi, James Dye Con: Steve Watene Referee: Wilfred Simpson Final Auckland were on tour and as a result Richmond were missing Bert Cooke, Eric Fletcher, Cliff Satherley, and Bill Telford, while Claude Dempsey and E Brimble were absent for Newton. 7 September Newton 10-8 Richmond Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: H Brady, Brimble Con: C Kerr Pen: Brimble [102] Try: Metcalfe, E McNeil Con: Marshall Referee: Wilfred Simpson Phelan Shield Preliminary semi-finals 31 August Devonport 34-22 Marist Carlaw Park 2   3:00 Try: C Hall 2, H Hunt 2, W Thompson, C Rhodes, Len Scott, Tony Milicich Con: Tony Milicich 3, L Sowter, C Rhodes [103] Try: Vincent Bakalich 2, Sidney Loader, Dan Keane, Jim Laird, James Chalmers Con: James Chalmers 2 Referee: S Billman 31 August Ponsonby 27-3 Otahuhu Carlaw Park 2   1:30 Try: Arthur Kay 2, Leatherbarrow 2, Stockley, Jones, Lou Hutt Con: Stockley, Ross Jones Pen: Stockley [104] Try: Greenwood Referee: O Chalmers Semi finals 7 September Mount Albert 15-11 Devonport Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: H Flannagan, F Martin, LePratt Con: Robert Morrissey Pen: Robert Morrissey 2 [105] Try: Tony Milicich, George Radonich, H Hunt Con: Tony Milicich Referee: R Otto 7 September Ponsonby 20-10 City Carlaw Park 2   1:45 Try: Frank Halloran, Frederick Deason, Thomas Holland, Walter Stockley Con: Walter Stockley 3, Frederick Deason [106] Try: Cyril Wiberg, James Dye Con: Maher Pen: Maher Referee: P Rogers Final 14 September Ponsonby 11-8 Mount Albert Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: Johnson 2, Frank Halloran Con: Ross Jones [107] Try: Ken Carter 2 Con: Robert Morrissey Referee: P Rogers Stormont Shield Australian actress Nellie Bramley kicked off the main game and then was carried off the field by Quirke and Stan Prentice. Flags were flown at half-mast due to the death of Mr. A (Sandy) Freeman, an old Auckland official and life member of the Auckland Referees Association.[108][109] Final 14 September Richmond 26-15 Newton Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Alf Mitchell 4, Williams, Ted Mincham Con: Ted Mincham 3 Pen: Ted Mincham [110] Try: R Middleton, H Brady, H Lunn Con: H Brady Pen: H Brady 2 Referee: Maurice Wetherill Top try scorers and point scorers The point scoring lists are compiled from matches played in the Fox Memorial and Roope Rooster matches which involved all first grade sides Rank Player Team Tries 1 Arthur Kay Ponsonby United 9 1 Lou Brown City Rovers 9 1 E McNeil Richmond Rovers 9 4 Clarrie McNeil Mount Albert 8 5 Roy Bright Ponsonby United 7 5 (E) Ted Brimble Newton Rangers 7 5 Ted Mincham Richmond Rovers 7 5 Bill Telford Richmond Rovers 7 9 Thomas Holland Ponsonby United 6 9 Steve Watene City Rovers 6 9 Dan Keane Marist Old Boys 6 12 Des Herring Mount Albert 5 12 H Lunn Newton Rangers 5 12 P Young Newton Rangers 5 12 Tony Milicich Devonport United 5 12 H Hunt Devonport United 5 12 J Woods Marist Old Boys 5 12 Cliff Satherley Mount Albert 5 12 Eric Fletcher Richmond Rovers 5 Rank Player Team Tries Con Pen Drop Points 1 Cliff Satherley Mount Albert 5 21 15 0 87 2 Robert Morrissey Mount Albert 3 17 20 0 83 3 Roy Bright Ponsonby United 7 13 7 0 61 4 Tony Milicich Devonport United 5 15 5 0 55 5 Steve Watene City Rovers 6 6 5 0 40 5 W Brimble Newton Rangers 4 9 5 0 40 7 Ross Jones Ponsonby United 4 7 1 0 28 8 Lou Brown City Rovers 9 0 0 0 27 8 Arthur Kay Ponsonby United 9 0 0 0 27 8 E McNeil Richmond Rovers 9 0 0 0 27 8 Eric Fletcher Richmond Rovers 5 5 1 0 27 Other senior club matches Newton v Huntly 6 May Newton 13-9 Huntly Carlaw Park 1   1:45 Try: H Lunn 2, C Franich Con: Brimble [111] Try: Braun Con: Stone Pen: Stone 2 Referee: S Fisher Newton v Whangarei Newton travelled to Whangarei to mark the opening of Jubilee Park. A large crowd was in attendance with Mayor Mr. W. Jones expressing pleasure at the league taking over “such a splendid piece of ground”. 22 June Whangarei 14-20 Newton Jubilee Park, Whangarei   Try: Parkes, W Meyer, Merrick, Toki Con: Parkes [112] Try: Claude Dempsey, G Sissons, A Nathan, S Quirke Con: G Sissons 3 Pen: G Sissons Taupiri v Mount Albert Mount Albert travelled to Taupiri to play their senior side. Both teams were missing many of their best players and Taupiri ran out 11-6 winners. 6 July Taupiri 11-6 Mount Albert Onslow Park, Taupiri   Try: Taylor, W Tittleton, Pawson Con: T Shaw [113] Try: Basil Cranch, Clarrie McNeil Whangarei v City 13 July Whangarei 13-11 City Jubilee Park, Whangarei   Try: Toki 2, Meyer Con: Parkes, C Wells [114] Try: Steve Watene, J Ragg, Lou Brown Con: Steve Watene Attendance: 500 Wellington v Richmond 20 July Wellington 4-32 Richmond Winter Show Stadium   Wellington Pen: W Scorringe 2 [115] Try: Bill Telford 2, Bert Cooke 2, Alf Mitchell 2, Alfred Broadhead, E McNeil Con: Cliff Satherley 4 Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Wilfred Simpson Taradale v Mount Albert Mount Albert travelled to the Hawke's Bay to play Taradale who had won the competition there. Mount Albert won the match 22-13 after a "fine exhibition for the 1.X.L. Cup". Gunning, a Mount Albert forward had to stay in Napier after breaking his collarbone. 21 September Taradale 13-22 Mount Albert   [116] Huntly v Richmond On June 3 Richmond had the bye in the Fox Memorial competition so they travelled to Huntly to take on the local senior side. They ran out winners by 19 points to 0. In the evening a dance was held in their honour at the Parish Hall, Huntly with music supplied by Peden’s Orchestra. Mr W.C. Davies spoke as the local club patron with Mr Redwood, the Richmond manager replying along with Bert Cooke. Date Score Score Venue Richmond Tour Match 8 June [117] Huntly 0 Richmond 19 Huntly Senior reserve (Norton Cup) In Round 8 Devonport was unable to fulfil their fixture with Marist and asked for the opportunity to play it at a later date which was declined due to their being no time to do so.[118] In Round 9 City protested their 5–5 draw with Devonport on the grounds that the referee called the game off at 3pm which meant that the second half was played short. The matter was referred to the Referee's Association for report.[119] At the conclusion of the round robin the top 4 teams played off for the title. In the match between City and Richmond the crowd encroached on the field 3 times halting play. City's win meant that Marist would have to playoff for the title with Richmond.[120] Marist won the title with a 3–0 win in the final. Standings A number of match results were not published in any of the newspapers so complete win loss records and points for and against are not available. Team Pld W D L F A Pts Marist Old Boys reserves 13 9 0 4 87 48 18 Richmond Rovers reserves 13 9 0 4 133 22 18 City Rovers reserves 12 8 1 3 115 53 17 Devonport United reserves 12 5 1 6 86 83 11 Mount Albert United reserves 12 3 0 7 52 103 6 Ponsonby United reserves 12 3 0 7 62 155 6 Newton Rangers reserves 12 2 0 9 53 127 4 Results Date Score Score Venue Round 1 27 April [121] City 12 Mount Albert 6 Auckland Domain, 3:00 - 27 April Devonport 5 Marist 3 Carlaw Park 2, 1:30 - 27 April Richmond 7 Newton 3 Auckland Domain, 1:30 Round 2 4 May [122] Richmond 33 Mount Albert 0 Auckland Domain, 1:30 - 4 May City 14 Devonport 0 Carlaw Park 2, 1:30 - 4 May Marist 17 Ponsonby 7 Carlaw Park 2, 1:45 Round 3 11 May [123] Newton 10 Mount Albert 8 Carlaw Park 2, 1:45 - 11 May City 23 Ponsonby 2 Auckland Domain, 1:45 - 11 May Richmond 18 Devonport 2 Auckland Domain, 3:00 Round 4 18 May [124] City 7 Marist 6 Carlaw Park 2, 1:45 - 18 May Richmond 21 Ponsonby 9 Auckland Domain, 1:45 - 18 May Devonport 16 Newton 2 Auckland Domain, 3:00 Round 5 25 May [125] Ponsonby 14 Newton 10 Carlaw Park 2, 3:00 - 25 May Richmond ? Marist ? Carlaw Park 2, 1:30 - 25 May Mount Albert 6 Devonport 2 Fowld's Park, 3:00 Round 6 1 June [126] City ? Richmond ? Carlaw Park 2, 1:30 - 1 June Marist 16 Newton 0 Auckland Domain, 1:30 - 1 June Ponsonby 5 Mount Albert 2 Auckland Domain, 3:00 Round 7 8 June [127] Marist 19 Mount Albert 11 Carlaw Park 2, 1:45 - 8 June City 13 Newton 9 Auckland Domain 1, 3:00 - 8 June Devonport 33 Ponsonby 11 Devonport Domain, 3:00 Round 8 15 June [128] Richmond 10 Newton 0 Outer Domain, 1:45 - 15 June Devonport ? Marist ? Carlaw Park 2, 3:00 - 15 June Mount Albert 11 City 10 Auckland Domain, 1:45 Round 9 22 June [129] Richmond 2 Mount Albert 0 Carlaw Park 2, 1:30 - 22 June Devonport 5 City 5 Auckland Domain 1, 1:30 - 22 June Marist 8 Ponsonby 2 Auckland Domain 1, 3:00 Round 10 29 June [130] Richmond 11 Devonport 0 Auckland Domain, 1:45 - 29 June Mount Albert 6 Newton 0 Auckland domain, 3:00 - 29 June Ponsonby 2 City 0 Outer Domain, 1:45 Round 11 6 July [131] Devonport 11 Newton 3 Carlaw Park 2, 1:45 - 6 July Richmond 29 Ponsonby 0 Auckland Domain 1, 1:45 - 6 July Marist 5 City 3 Auckland Domain 1, 3:00 Round 12 13 July [132] Newton ? Ponsonby ? Carlaw Park 2, 3:00 - 13 July Richmond ? Marist ? Carlaw Park 2, 1:30 - 13 July Devonport ? Mount Albert ? Devonport Domain, 3:00 Round 13 20 July [133] City 23 Newton 5 Carlaw Park 2, 1:30 - 20 July Marist 10 Mount Albert 2 Auckland Domain 1, 1:45 - 20 July Devonport 12 Ponsonby 10 Auckland Domain 1, 3:00 Round 14 27 July [134] Ponsonby ? Mount Albert ? Auckland Domain 2, 3:00 - 27 July Newton 11 Marist 3 Carlaw Park 2, 1:30 Playoff round (top 4) 3 August [135] City 5 Richmond 2 Auckland Domain 1, 1:30 - 3 August Marist WBD Devonport LBD Auckland Domain 5, 1:30 Round ? 10 August Newton 11 Marist 3 Auckland Domain 2, 3:00 Final 17 August [136] Marist 3 Richmond 0 Carlaw Park 2, 3:00 Stallard Cup (reserve and senior B knockout) The decision was made for the Stallard Cup to have senior reserve teams competing with the senior B sides. In round 1 Papakura recorded a win over the Mount Albert reserves despite playing much of the second half short after Smith left the field injured and Len Taylor later left with concussion. Marist Reserves won the competition defeating City Reserves in the final 16-3 with the match played as the curtain-raiser to the first test between New Zealand and Australia. Stallard Cup results Date Score Score Venue Round 1 24 August [137][138] City Reserves 27 Devonport Reserves 7 Auckland Domain 2, 1:45 - 24 August Richmond Reserves 25 Newton Reserves 0 Auckland Domain 2, 3:00 - 24 August Ponsonby Reserves 18 Green Lane Senior B 5 Auckland Domain 6, 3:00 - 24 August Papakura Senior B 14 Mount Albert Reserves 11 Papakura, 3:00 Consolation match 31 August [139] Green Lane Senior B 11 Mount Albert Reserves 5 Auckland Domain 5, 1:45 Round 2 31 August [140] Ponsonby Reserves W Point Chevalier Senior B L Outer Domain, 3:00 - 31 August Richmond Reserves 2 Marist Reserves 2 Auckland Domain 1, 1:45 Semi final 31 August [141] City Reserves 10 Papakura Senior B 7 Auckland Domain 1, 3:00 Second round replay 7 September [142] Marist Reserves 16 Richmond Reserves 7 Carlaw Park 2, 3:00 Preliminary final 14 September [143] Marist Reserves 19 Ponsonby Reserves 8 Carlaw Park 2, 1:30 Final 28 September [144] Marist Reserves 16 City Reserves 3 Carlaw Park 1, 1:30 Senior B (Sharman Cup) Otahuhu won the Sharman Cup when they won the Senior B championship competition and were congratulated on it at the junior management committee meeting on 9 July by chairman Mr. D. Wilkie.[145] Standings Team Pld W D L F A Pts Otahuhu United 9 8 0 1 135 16 16 Papakura 9 7 0 2 133 50 14 Point Chevalier 9 1 0 7 63 102 2 Waiuku 9 1 0 7 58 221 2 Results Date Score Score Venue Round 1 4 May [146] Papakura 17 Point Chevalier 3 Papakura, 3:00 - 4 May Otahuhu 21 Waiuku 3 Sturgess Park, Otahuhu, 3:00 Round 2 11 May [147] Waiuku 11 Papakura 15 Massey Park, Waiuku, 3:00 - 11 May Point Chevalier 0 Otahuhu 12 Pont Chevalier, 3:00 Round 3 18 May [148][149] Papakura 2 Otahuhu 0 Papakura, 3:00 - 18 May Waiuku 24 Point Chevalier 15 Massey Park, Waiuku, 3:00 Round 4 25 May [150] Papakura 47 Waiuku 9 Prince Edward Park, Papakura, 3:00 - 25 May Otahuhu 20 Point Chevalier 2 Otahuhu, 3:00 Round 5 1 June [151][152] Point Chevalier 0 Papakura 2 Point Chevalier, 3:00 - 1 June Waiuku 4 Otahuhu 32 Massey Park, Waiuku Round 6 8 June [153] Otahuhu 10 Papakura 3 Sturgess Park, Otahuhu, 3:00 - 8 June Point Chevalier 38 Waiuku 2 Point Chevalier, 3:00 Round 7 15 June [154] Papakura 12 Point Chevalier 5 Papakura, 3:00 - 15 June Waiuku 0 Otahuhu 20 Massey Park, Waiuku Round 8 22 June [155] Waiuku 5 Papakura 33 Waiuku, 3:00 - 22 June Otahuhu 13 Point Chevalier 0 Sturgess Park, Otahuhu, 3:00 Round 9 29 June [156] Papakura 2 Otahuhu 7 Papakura, 3:00 - 29 June Pont Chevalier ? Waiuku ? Point Chevalier, 3:00 Senior B knockout (Walmesley Colts Shield) Green Lane's newly formed senior team was added to the Senior B ‘knockout’ competition which was a ‘knockout’ competition in name only. It was in fact played over 5 rounds with Papakura winning it. The New Zealand Herald stated that they won it with 51 points for and 8 against though this did not line up with the reported scores. Otahuhu were second, Point Chevalier, Green Lane and Waiuku trailing.[157] Standings and results Team Pld W D L F A Pts Papakura 4 4 0 0 47 15 8 Otahuhu United 4 3 0 1 84 22 6 Point Chevalier 4 2 0 2 37 27 4 Green Lane 4 1 0 3 32 47 2 Waiuku 4 0 0 4 12 101 0 Date Score Score Venue Round 1 6 July [158][159] Papakura 6 Green Lane 5 Morningside, 3pm - 6 July Otahuhu 40 Waiuku 2 Manukau, 3pm Round 2 13 July [160] Otahuhu 30 Green Lane 9 Manukau, 3pm - 13 July Waiuku 5 Point Chevalier 25 Waiuku, 3pm Round 3 20 July [161] Point Chevalier 3 Otahuhu 7 Point Chevalier, 3pm - 20 July Papakura 25 Waiuku 3 Papakura, 3pm Round 4 27 July [162] Point Chevalier 0 Papakura 8 Point Chevalier, 3pm - 27 July Waiuku 2 Green Lane 11 Waiuku, 3pm Round 5 3 August [163] Point Chevalier 9 Green Lane 7 Point Chevalier, 3:30 - 3 August Papakura 8 Otahuhu 7 Manukau, 3pm Foster Shield After their August 10 match Green Lane protested the result on the grounds that the referee had blown for full time early. It was later decided that the match would be replayed if it would have any bearing on the championship.[164] After Waiuku's match with Point Chevalier their bus was involved in a collision with a car. The rear axel was broken though nobody was injured.[165] Senior B Foster Shield Date Score Score Venue Round 1 10 August [166] Waiuku 3 Papakura 22 Waiuku, 3pm - 10 August Point Chevalier W Green Lane L Point Chevalier, 3pm Round 2 17 August [167] Papakura 10 Point Chevalier 8 Ellerslie Reserve, 3pm - 17 August Green Lane ? Waiuku ? Papakura, 3pm Friendly match 7 September [168] Point Chevalier 24 Waiuku 0 Point Chevalier, 3pm Final 7 September [169] Papakura 6 Green Lane 2 Papakura, 3pm Other club matches and junior grades Junior grade competitions Nominations were received at the beginning of the season for 8 senior grade sides, 16 for the third grade (to be split into two sections), 11 fourth grade sides, 10 fifth grade sides, 8 sixth grade sides, and 4 seventh grade sides. There were weighing in committees formed at Papakura and Otahuhu while weighing in began nightly in late April at the League rooms in Courthouse Lane.[170] Richmond won the 2nd Grade championship, and they also won the Monteith Shield by winning the knockout competition. Ponsonby won the 3rd Grade championship and the Murray Cup for winning the knockout competition. A Britton of Ellerslie was named the most sportsmanlike player. Glenora won the 4th Grade championship, taking out the Hospital Cup, they tied with Newton in the knockout competition for the Kiwi Shield. Richmond A won the Endean Shield when they took out the 5th Grade championship and they followed it up with a win in the knockout competition to claim the Milicich Cup. Richmond won the 6th grade championship for the Rhodes Shield and completed the double by taking out the Hammill Cup awarded to the winners of the knockout competition. The Richmond club also took out the 7th Grade championship for the Myers Cup, with the same team winning the Oval Shield for the knockout competition and the Walmsley Miniature Shield for winning the special round. Richmond again were successful in the schoolboys grade winning the Newport Shield when they took out the championship. Devonport won the Eccles Memorial Shield by finishing runners-up. Devonport also won the knockout competition with the Ernest Davis Cup awarded as the prize. Marist won the Robert Reid Memorial Shield for winning the seven-a-side competition with the runners-up being Richmond. Richmond also won the Walmsley Midget Shield, with the best uniformed team being named as Richmond who won the Bennet Cup. Richmond once again won the Davis Points Shield for being the most successful junior club in Auckland. They continued their dominance of this trophy. Grades were made of the following teams with the winning team in bold: 2nd Grade Hayward Shield: Richmond 22, Ponsonby 16, R.V. 14, Glenora 10, Mount Albert, Manukau, Papakura 3rd Grade Walker Cup: Ponsonby, Akarana A, Akarana B, City, Ellerslie, Marist A, Marist B, Manukau A, Manukau B, Devonport, Otahuhu, Northcote, Ponsonby, Richmond 4th Grade Hospital Cup: Glenora, Newton, Ponsonby, Otahuhu, Point Chevalier A, City, Richmond, Glenora, Point Chevalier B, Papakura, Northcote, Mount Albert 5th Grade Endean Shield: Richmond A 27, Ellerslie 21, Newton 17, Devonport 16, Akarana 15, Mount Albert, Papakura, Richmond B 6th Grade Rhodes Shield: Richmond, Devonport, Point Chevalier, Glenora, City, Northcote 7th Grade Myers Cup: Richmond, City, Avondale Schoolboys Newport Shield: Richmond, Northcote, Otahuhu, Devonport, Avondale, Akarana, Avondale Convent, Ellerslie, City, Marist Schoolboys Seven-a-side: Marist, Green Lane, Richmond A, Richmond B, Akarana, Otahuhu, Avondale, Avondale Convent Auckland representative season Messrs. Ernie Asher, Bert Avery, and W Mincham were re-elected as Auckland selectors for the season. A. Ferguson, and W. Liversidge had also been nominated.[171] There had been some debate around the number and makeup of the selectors. Richmond Rovers had been in favour of just one selector along with one other club, though 5 clubs favoured 3 selectors. Newton Rangers provided a letter suggesting that “no nominee be a member of clubs or of the management committee”. Jim Rukutai said that “only the most suitable men should be considered, irrespective of club interests” with W. Mincham in support.[172] The season began with two matches at Carlaw Park with Auckland B taking on South Auckland in the curtain-raiser and Auckland A playing Taranaki. The matches were played to assist the selectors in choosing the North Island side for their annual match with the South Island. During the representative season it was decided to go on a southern tour. The team group of players they selected for the tour were:- Backs – Claude Dempsey (Newton), Bert Cooke (Richmond), Lou Brown (City), W Hall (Devonport), Arthur Kay (Ponsonby), Brian Riley (Ponsonby), Wilf Hassan (Mount Albert), Eric Fletcher (Richmond), and E Brimble (Newton), Forwards – Jim Laird (Marist), Lou Hutt (Ponsonby), H Simpson (Devonport), Des Herring (Mount Albert), Cliff Satherley (Richmond), Harold Tetley (Richmond), Dan Keane (Marist). The team selected was not the best available as the better players were kept in Auckland to continue training for their match against the touring Australian side. Chairman C. Grey Campbell acted as manager and Thomas McClymont as coach.[173] Fixtures Auckland B v South Auckland (Waikato) 3 August Auckland B 17-9 South Auckland Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: R Hall 2, E McNeil, Steve Watene, Harold Tetley Con: Claude Dempsey [174] Try: K Peckham Con: W Tittleton Referee: Maurice Wetherill Auckland A v Taranaki Bert Cooke had been originally selected to play but injured his shoulder so was replaced in the side. Taranaki put on a good display in the first half and only trailed by a point at the break before Auckland A ran away with the match. 3 August Auckland A 37-14 Taranaki Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: E.T. Mincham 3, Arthur Kay 2, Roy Powell, Lou Hutt, Cliff Satherley, Des Herring Con: Norm Campbell 2, Cliff Satherley 3 [175] Try: W Keogh, Scott Con: C Bedford Pen: C Bedford 3 Referee: P Rogers Inter-Island match (Courtney Silver Football Trophy) This was the 10th inter-island match stretching back to 1925. The North Island had won 7, the South Island had won 1 in 1929, with a draw in 1930. Roy Bright, Wilf Hassan and McNeil (Richmond) were selected to play for the North Island but were unavailable. The North Island had 3 players debuting, Bill Telford, Ted Mincham, and W. Large (Hawke’s Bay).[176] 17 August North Island 19-18 South Island Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Lou Brown, Bert Cooke 2, Roy Powell, Lou Hutt Con: Cliff Satherley 2 [177] Try: Bill McNeight, Billy Glynn, P Serra 2 Con: Jim Amos, L Young 2 Referee: Maurice Wetherill Auckland A v Auckland B (Auckland Trial) In the second half A.S. O’Connor of Wellington replaced Frank Halloran. This had been arranged prior to the match as the selectors wanted to look at players in view of the upcoming Australian visit. A.S. O’Connor was a former Canterbury player who had recently moved to Wellington. 17 August Auckland A 22-19 Auckland B Carlaw Park 1   1:30 Try: Eric Fletcher, J Woods, William Glover, J Hapi Con: Eric Fletcher 4 Pen: Eric Fletcher [178] Try: E McNeil 2, C Hall, Brian Riley, W Brimble Con: C Kerr Pen: C Kerr Referee: S Billman Wellington v Auckland (Southern tour match) Former All Black Herbert Lilburne had switched codes and played for Wellington. 7 September Wellington 27-39 Auckland Wellington   3:00 Try: R Todd, Herbert Lilburne, A O’Connor, Dick Moisley 2 Con: A O’Connor 4 Pen: A O’Connor, Herbert Lilburne [179] Try: Bert Cooke 2, Lou Brown 2, E Brimble, Des Herring, Lou Hutt 2, Harold Tetley Con: Cliff Satherley 6 Attendance: 3,000 Referee: Vic Simpson Canterbury v Auckland (Southern tour match) 14 September Canterbury 13-26 Auckland Monica Park, Christchurch   3:00 Try: Ces Davison, R Whitley, A Stuart Con: L.G. Young Pen: Ces Davison [180] Try: Bert Cooke, Lou Brown 2, Brian Riley, Arthur Kay, Dan Keane Con: Cliff Satherley 4 Attendance: 3,000 Referee: H.A. King Auckland v Australia (Australian tour match) Australian legend Dave Brown who was renowned for his point scoring feats and was referred to as "the Bradman of league" scored 10 of Australia's 16 points. This was the first match Australia had played in New Zealand since their 1919 tour. 21 September Auckland 8-16 Australia Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Ted Mincham, Bill Telford Pen: Ted Mincham [181] Try: Dave Brown 2, Frank Curran, Jim Gibbs Con: Dave Brown Pen: Dave Brown Attendance: 15,000 Referee: Maurice Wetherill Auckland Province v Australia (Australian tour match) 9 October Auckland Province 18-36 Australia Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Eric Fletcher, Harold Tetley Con: Eric Fletcher Pen: Eric Fletcher 5 [182] Try: Ray Hines, Laurie Ward, Bill Mahon, Edward Collins 3, Jim Gibbs 2 Con: Ross McKinnon 6 Referee: Wilfred Simpson Auckland representative matches played and scorers No Name Club Team Play Tries Con Pen Points 1 Cliff Satherley Richmond Rovers 4 11 3 0 39 2 Lou Brown City Rovers 5 5 0 0 15 3 Ted Mincham Richmond Rovers 2 4 0 0 12 4 Arthur Kay Ponsonby United 4 3 0 0 9 4 Lou Hutt Ponsonby United 4 3 0 0 9 4 Bert Cooke Richmond Rovers 3 3 0 0 9 7 Norm Campbell Marist Old Boys 1 0 2 0 4 8 Harold Tetley Richmond Rovers 3 1 0 0 3 8 Ted Brimble Newton Rangers 2 1 0 0 3 8 Roy Powell Richmond Rovers 2 1 0 0 3 8 Bill Telford Richmond Rovers 2 1 0 0 3 8 Des Herring Mount Albert United 2 1 0 0 3 8 Brian Riley Ponsonby United 1 1 0 0 3 14 Jim Laird Marist Old Boys 4 0 0 0 0 14 C Hall Devonport United 3 0 0 0 0 14 Wilf Hassan Marist Old Boys 2 0 0 0 0 14 Roy Bright Ponsonby United 1 0 0 0 0 14 F Quirke Newton Rangers 1 0 0 0 0 14 Claude Dempsey Newton Rangers 1 0 0 0 0 14 Eric Fletcher Richmond Rovers 1 0 0 0 0 14 H Simpson Devonport United 1 0 0 0 0 14 Stan Prentice Richmond Rovers 1 0 0 0 0 14 W Quirke Newton Rangers 1 0 0 0 0 Tamaki (Auckland Māori) representative team The New Zealand Māori Advisory Board was granted the use of Carlaw Park on July 31 for the first Waitangi Shield challenge match of the season between Auckland Māori and Taranaki Māori.[183] The following players were selected to practice at Carlaw Park on Wednesday the 24th of July for the match against Taranaki Māori for the Waitangi Shield: A. Nathan, P. Nathan, D. Nathan, A. Kelsall, Skelton, Steve Watene, E. Kirkwood, A. Wharepouri, D. Hapi, J. Hapi, Ratu, Hira, L Brown, Turei, Murray, C. Faulkner, P. Kauhoa, P. Awhitu, W. Rangi, J. Stanaway, K. Tarawhiti, and P. Tepana.[184] The match played on July 31 ultimately turned out to be Takahiwai, representing Northland Māori in their first ever representative match. Tamaki held on to the Waitangi Shield with a comfortable 24-8 win with New Zealand international Lou Brown scoring 2 tries. They played further matches against Hawke's Bay Māori, and Waikato Māori. They won both matches to retain the Shield. Fixtures (Waitangi Shield) Tamaki v Takahiwai (Northland) 31 July Tamaki 24-8 Takahiwai (Northland) Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: C Faulkner, Lou Brown 2, J Tawhai, J Hapi, P Kauhoa Con: Bill Turei 2, P Kauhoa [185][186] Try: P Jones, D Jones Pen: Rata Referee: S Billman (Waitangi Shield) Tamaki v Hawke’s Bay Māori The Hawke’s Bay team was described as being very heavy with an average weight of 11st 10lb in the backs and 13st, 10lb in the forwards. The Hawke’s Bay forwards dominated the play, although Tamaki’s Steve Watene was described as the best forward on the field. It was the brilliance of the Tamaki backs which saw them win an entertaining match 27-25 with Lou Brown playing in the centres scoring 2 tries and setting up 2 others. Hapi who was a former Hawke’s Bay rugby representative also played well for Tamaki on the wing. 28 August Tamaki 27-25 Hawke’s Bay Māori Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Bill Turei, Lou Brown 2, J Hapi 2, W Skelton, Steve Watene Con: Bill Turei, Steve Watene 2 [187] Try: J Ponga, M Purcell 3, Taylor Con: J Ransfield, D Wano Pen: J Ransfield 3 Referee: A Saunders (Waitangi Shield) Tamaki v Waikato Māori The Tamaki team lost 2 players to injury and Steve Watene had to come on to play. With the scores tied 8-8 he scored what proved to be the match winning try in the corner. In the evening both teams were entertained at the Prince Arthus Hotel. 11 September Tamaki 11-8 Waikato Māori Carlaw Park 1   3:00 Try: Bill Turei, Awhitu, Steve Watene Pen: Bill Turei [188] Try: H Mason, N Turner Con: H Mason Tamaki (Auckland Māori) representative matches played and scorers No Name Club Team Play Tries Con Pen Points 1 Bill Turei City Rovers 2 2 3 1 14 2 Lou Brown City Rovers 2 4 0 0 12 3 Steve Watene City Rovers 2 2 2 0 10 4 J Hapi City Rovers 3 3 0 0 9 5 P Kauhoa Newton Rangers 2 1 1 0 5 6 John Tawhai City Rovers 3 1 0 0 3 6 W Skelton Ponsonby United 3 1 0 0 3 6 C Faulkner ? 2 1 0 0 3 6 P Awhitu Newton Rangers 1 1 0 0 3 10 J Hira ? 3 0 0 0 0 10 A Kelsall Newton Rangers 3 0 0 0 0 10 A Nathan ? 3 0 0 0 0 10 Murray Ponsonby United 2 0 0 0 0 10 D Nathan ? 2 0 0 0 0 10 Patuwa Nathan City Rovers 2 0 0 0 0 10 Noel Bickerton Richmond Rovers 1 0 0 0 0 10 Roberts ? 1 0 0 0 0 10 Johnson ? 1 0 0 0 0 10 Rata ? 1 0 0 0 0 10 E Kirkwood ? 1 0 0 0 0 Annual general meetings, club news, and senior registrations and transfers Auckland Rugby League Junior Management Committee/Control Board held their annual meeting on March 26 with all clubs represented and Mr. D. Wilkie presiding. The annual report showed an increase in the number of teams in 1934 with “well over a thousand grade players registered”. All winning teams from the various grades were congratulated. It was also stated that the league had “definitely decided to start a senior B grade competition to meet the needs of district extension” with details to be finalised. The committee was elected as follows: Messrs. D. Wilkie, A Hopkinson, T. Chernside, I. Stonex, G. Taylor, E. Chapman, C.G. Howe, T. Carey, and G. Short. Mr. D Wilkie was re-elected chairman. It was decided that the nominations for all grade teams would close on April 23, and opening day would be Saturday, May 4.[189] At the June 4 meeting the issue of weighing of players was discussed. Notably the “desirability of compelling players to weigh in on Saturday evening after the match instead of having until Tuesday”. The chairman and members agreed that a change was needed and would consider the proposal.[190] On June 29 several junior teams defaulted their matches after a radio station announced that “the principal matches in the Auckland Rugby League competition will be played” which was taken to mean that junior fixtures would not take place. Chairman Mr. D. Wilkie said “that the clubs should know that the only official source of information regarding fixtures was the rugby league office and they decided to “circularise the clubs in this matter”.[191] A special subcommittee was appointed to address the issue of junior clubs concerned with clashes in colours of playing uniforms. Messrs. W. Mincham and Jim Rukutai were placed in charge of the committee.[192] Auckland Rugby League Ladies Committee started their charity work early in the season. They visited Harold Walmsley who was a well-known supporter of the game. They had previously organised the second annual ball which was held during the visit of Western Suburbs the previous season and were currently planning the King's Silver Jubilee ball.[193] At the board of control meeting on March 27 it was “resolved to approve a proposal by the A.R.L. ladies committee to hold a jubilee ball early in May in honour of His Majesty the King, supreme patron of the rugby league”. Messrs. J.W. Probert and J Rukutai were declared re-elected as representatives on the board.[194] Auckland Rugby League Primary School Management Committee held their annual meeting in late March. The report noted that nine teams had taken part in the championship competition in the 1934 season, with seven playing in the seven-a-aside tournament for midgets. The following officers were elected: patron, Dr. G Pezaro; president, Mr. R.E. Newport; chairman, Mr. A. Stanley; vice-presidents, same as last year, with the addition of Messrs. J Sayegh and C Brockliss; secretary, Mr. L. Rout; selector, Mr. S. Dickie.[195] They also altered their constitution so that schoolboys should not exceed 7st 7lb, and not be more than 14 years of age at the beginning of the season.[196] They held a carnival on June 3 at Carlaw Park with a series of matches being played. Teams competing were Otahuhu, Avondale Convent, Akarana, City, Marist, Avondale, Devonport, Ellerslie, Richmond, and Northcote. While in the seven-a-side competition the teams were Avondale Convent, Otahuhu, Green Lane, Akarana, Ellerslie, and Avondale.[197] Mr. E. B. Bennett donated a cup for the “best-equipped school team”. The management committee decided to ask Mr. R.E. Newport, president of the primary school management, to act as the adjudicator of the trophy.[198] Auckland Rugby League Referees Association held their annual meeting on March 26 with Mr. Les Bull presiding. Bull stressed the need for “greater uniformity in the application of rules”. The following officers were elected: president, Mr. L. Bull; vice-president, Mr. J. G. McGowatt; hon vice-presidents same as last year; delegate to the Auckland control board, Mr. W. Mincham; delegate to New Zealand Referees’ Association, Mr. L. Bull; honorary treasurer, Mr. P. Rogers; honorary auditor, Mr. A Chapman; executive committee, the chairman, vice-president, secretary, treasurer, and Messrs. A.E. Chapman, S.A. Fisher, and M. Wetherill; appointments board, Mr. A. Rae; examination committee, Messrs. J.G. McGowatt and T. Hill; social committee, Messrs. W. Mincham, R. Otto and M. Wetherill.[199] At the ARL annual meeting on April 9 a shield “with silver plates upon which to record the names of life members was presented to the Referees’ Association” was presented by chairman H. Walmsley with Mr. L. Bull accepting the shield on behalf of the association.[200] It was later decided that the Walmsley Shield would be presented for life membership and suitably inscribed.[201] At the control board meeting of April 17 Mr. Arthur Ball was added as the third member of the Appointments’ Board.[202] At their May 13 meeting they made changes to their executive with Mr. A. Chapman taking the position of treasurer, Mr. B. Emirali to auditor, and Mr. T. Evans was added to the committee. While Messrs. A. Lennie and A. Farrell were elected new members while Mr. Freeman Thompson was nominated for membership. A donation was made by vice-president, Mr. J. Pennington, and a trophy from Mr. S Jackson.[203] At the June 5 Board of Control meeting it was decided to make arrangements so referees and players knew which field on the Auckland Domain they were playing on so they could start on time. The listings in the newspapers typically just said that they were playing at the Domain without stating which field, which caused problems as there were several fields.[204] At the July 3 ARL Board of Control meeting chairman Mr. G, Grey Campbell said he “was concerned about many incidents of late tackling where players were charged long after they had lost possession of the ball, and he agreed that stricter control was necessary”. Mr. W Mincham said that the Referees Association was also keen to assist in suppressing late tackling “which was a menace to the game”.[205] Akarana Rugby League Football Club Akarana complained at the May 21 Junior Management meeting that City Rovers had “acquired four of its third grade players for the reserve seniors without due notice, with the result that Akarana was compelled to play its team short in the grade”. Mr. Stonex said that the matter would be brought before the senior board.[206] At the July 30 junior management meeting they notified the league that they were claiming a £1 transfer fee “in respect of Donovan, acquired by City Rovers for its reserve team”.[207] Akarana was found to have fielded two overweight players in their 5th grade match with Ellerslie and the result was reversed with Ellerslie awarded the win.[208] Avondale League Football Club held a social at the Oddfellows’ Hall in Avondale in March. There was a large attendance with Mr. A. Stanley (chairman of the rugby league primary schools’ committee) presiding.[209] City Rovers held their annual meeting on March 24 at 10:30am.[210] There were 100 members in attendance with Mr. W.J. Davidson presiding. It was said that the club had a healthy credit balance. It was decided that they would have an improved jersey design. The officers were elected as follows: patron, Mr. R.B. Ashby; president, Mr. J.E. Parker; club captain, Mr. B. Davidson; secretary and treasurer, Mr. E.K. Asher; auditor, Mr. E.J. Phelan; vice-presidents, same as last year with power to add; committee, Messrs. J. Sullivan, O. Miller, R. Turner, W. Syms, J.H. Gallagher, S. Dickie, W. McLean, S Watene, J Counihan, and W Drew.[211] The City club applied for use of Carlaw Park #2 for night training during the season.[212] The City senior A and reserve grade sides played trial matches against Marist Old Boys at Carlaw Park on April 19.[213] City were wearing new jerseys and they clashed with the red, white and blue of Ellerslie. It was suggested that “for their juniors against Ellerslie, City should revert to their old red and black jerseys”.[214] The junior management committee compared jerseys and at their June 18 meeting decided that “the colours of the City Rovers’ new jerseys were out of order for juniors, particularly against Ellerslie”.[215] City protested the result of their reserve grade match with Ponsonby after the referee awarded City a try and then altered his decision and disallowed it. Ponsonby won the match 5–3, and it was decided by the ARL Board to ask the Referees’ Association for a “report on the matter”.[216] City was granted permission on July 3 to play a match at Whangarei a week later.[217] Ernie Asher was appointed their manager for the trip.[218] Devonport United applied for a match to be held on the North Shore and this was agreed by the league. The match was to involve Devonport and Mt Albert senor teams.[219] Devonport were granted permission to play a match at Whangarei on July 20.[220] They held their annual dance at the Masonic Hall in Devonport on August 21. The tables were decorated in steamers of the club colours, black and white.[221] Ellerslie United League Football Club held their annual meeting on March 22 with Mr. J. McInnarney presiding. During it Mr. J Ryan was elected a life member. The following were elected officers: patron, Mr. W.J. Jordan, M.P.; president, Mr.J. McInnarney; vice-presidents, Messrs R. McIsaac, M.J. Barn, J. Walters, C. Clarke, S. Pemberton; club captain, Mr. F. Chapman; hon auditors Messrs O.D. Slye and J. Carr; hon secretary and treasurer, Mr. G. Whaley; executive committee, Messrs O.D. Slye (chairman), J Pinches, G. Skeen, G. Chapman, A Appleton, J Beere, R. Hunter, T. Emery, A. Tobin, and C. Edgar.[222] Ellerslie protested a fifth grade match with Akarana, believing two of the Akarana players to be over weight. This was confirmed and Ellerslie was awarded the match.[223] Glenora Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting at the R.S.A. rooms in Glen Eden before a large attendance. Mr. Wilfred McNeil presiding, with Messrs. A. Hopkinson, George Taylor, and I. Stonex representing the junior management. The annual report showed a “considerable increase in support for the club in the district last season, and expressed confidence for the future”. The following officers were elected; patron, Mr. A.J. Routley; vice-patrons, Messrs. Frank Newton, sen., Chas. Robertson; president, Mr. George Bond; chairman, Mr. J. Elshaw; treasurer, Mr. S. Pearson; secretary, Mr. M.E. McNamara.[224] A request came in from the Glen Eden district for a senior match to be played there during the season.[225] There were complaints regarding the similarity of club colours between Glenora and Otahuhu. It was ruled that “teams must only play in registered club colours” with the Otahuhu club agreeing to “utilise white facings when opposed to Glenora”.[226] Glen Eden had requested a senior match be played there and on the 13th of July the Ponsonby v Newton match was played there making it the first ever senior match of rugby league played in Glen Eden.[227] Green Lane Rugby League Club were formed in early June with junior management committee member Mr. D. Wilkie presiding. He reported that “the prospects were good for a very strong district unit in the game.[228] They nominated three teams in the third, fourth and sixth grades which were all accepted at the junior management meeting on May 28, and were also looking to form a senior B grade team as well.[229][230] At the Board of Control meeting on June 5 Mr. D. Wilkie reported that in addition to the three new junior teams, they had also formed 2 new school thirteens, and a seven-a-side team which all led the start of the club.[231] In late June Green Lane had their club colours of green, black, and white approved.[232] Manukau Rugby League Club held their annual meeting at Kelvin Hall in Onehunga on March 18 at 8pm.[233] The Manukau club asked for an early senor fixture at Onehunga and this was approved by the league.[234] A suitable date with an alternative was submitted by the club at the May 8 Board of Control meeting.[235] The entire Manukau A 3rd grade team was suspended on June 25 after misconduct on two successive Saturdays.[236] In June the Onehunga Sports Federation thanked the ARL “board for a donation of £10 towards the development of its grounds scheme in the Manukau district”.[237] G. Carroll of the Manukau A third grade side occurred in late June and was held over pending the result of a Manukau Club transfer.[238] At the July 16 junior management meeting the Manukau 3rd grade team had their disqualification uplifted with the exception of 3 players. The club was also notified that “the team coach was not deemed a suitable person t have charge of a team.[239] Marist Brothers Old Boys League Football Club held their annual meeting at the Auckland Rugby League rooms in Grey’s Buildings on March 20, at 7:45pm.[240] The president Mr. J. Sayegh spoke about the season prior and “pleasure was expressed at the restoration to health of Mr. C. Gregory, the senior coach, who had met with a serious accident during the recess”. The club had a credit balance of £170. Officers elected were: patron, Rev. Dr. Liston, Bishop of Auckland; president, Mr. J. Sayegh; treasurer, Mr. E. J. Foster; club captain, Mr. H. Brisbane; delegate junior management, Mr. M. Thompson; auditors, Messrs. P. Fletcher and H Donovan; executive, Messrs. J. Ball, D. Mulavey, J Chalmers, W. Glover, G Batchelor, F Webberley and J Flynn. The Marist Old Boys senior A and reserve grade sides played trial matches against City Rovers at Carlaw Park on April 19.[241] Mangere Rugby League Football Club The Mangere senior B grade players were regraded to second grade, subject to their names being supplied. This decision was made at the junior management meeting on August 6.[242] Mount Albert United Rugby League Football Club prior to the commencement of the season applied to the Auckland Rugby League to be admitted into the senior grade competition. They held their annual meeting at King George Hall, Mount Albert Terminus on March 18 at 8pm.[243] Mt Albert submitted a request at the 19 June ARL Board of Control meeting from the Taradale senior team from Hawke's Bay who wished to play a match in Auckland. Mt Albert offered to accommodate the visitors during their time in Auckland and to entertain them.[244] On July 10 Mt Albert was advised that they would be unable to play Taradale at Carlaw Park due to the upcoming visit of the Australian team. It was reported that Mt Albert hoped to play Taradale in Hawke's Bay later in the season.[245] Mt Albert was granted permission for its senior team to play at Taupiri on July 6 with Mr. J. Johnson to manage the team.[246] The July 3 ARL meeting discussed the issue of securing permanent dressing room accommodation for the Mt Albert club at Carlaw Park, with the matter being left in the hands of Chairman Campbell.[247] At the August 7 Board of Control meeting Mr. J. Johnson as part of a Mt Albert deputation asked if the players from their senior side selected to play in the A and B trial as curtain-raiser to the inter-island match could be released from the fixture to travel with Mt Albert to play Taradale in Hawke's Bay. Chairman Campbell said that it wouldn't be possible as the trial match was to assist the selectors in selecting the New Zealand team to play against Australia. Mr Johnson said that their trip to Hawke's Bay would likely now have to be called off.[248] Mt Albert did eventually decide to travel to Hawkes Bay to play the Taradale club side and advised the league that their secretary Mr. W. G. Shaw would manage the team's visit.[249] Newton Rangers Football Club held their annual meeting at the Y.M.C.A on March 13 at 7:30pm.[250] Mr. E.W. Cloke was noted as being actively involved in the Newton club as secretary by the Auckland Rugby League at their March 27 Board of Control meeting.[251] On May 16 Newton held a meeting at the Y.M.C.A with George Steven presiding in the absence of Mr. Roy Baddeley who was unwell. The Rangers extended its social committee to form a supporters club with Mr. Steven appointed chairman, and Mrs. G. Matthews secretary. A membership card in the club colours was issued with details of the supporters club policy to be laid down at a general meeting later.[252] On 19 June Newton travelled to Whangarei with their manager Mr. J. Rutledge to play a match against the local side.[253] Northcote and Birkenhead Ramblers League Football Club In early July the Northcote club informed the junior management committee that during their drawn third grade game with Richmond the “linesman put up his flag but later informed the referee that a try was scored”. The matted was then referred to the Referees’ Association.[254] At the junior management meeting on July 16 “Northcote Ramblers” applied for a senior fixture to be played at their ‘home ground’ at Stafford Park. The request was referred to the senior board.[255] On August 1, Northcote held a dance at the Kings Theatre in Northcote to celebrate their twenty-fifth anniversary. The club colours of black and gold, “adorned the supper tables”.[256][257] Otahuhu Rugby League Football Club stated at their annual meeting that the balance-sheet revealed a “healthy position” with “bright prospects for the coming season”. They presented caps to C. Kelly and F. Philp who were chosen as the “most conscientious players” for 1934. The following members were elected as follows: patron, Mr. W.W. Massey, M.P; president, Mr. J. Nicholson; vice-presidents, Dr. Eric Roy Lange (David Lange’s father), Messrs. T. Clements, D. Jones, W. Lockhart, A. Whye, A. Brown, C. Nicolson, W. Allen, Bennett, Conn and W. Bright; chairman, Mr. R. Brennan; hon secretary, Mr. W. Arnold; hon treasurer, Mr. W. Bright.[258] The Otahuhu club wrote to the ARL in mid May that their secretary Mr. L.W. Arnold had resigned, and Mr. M. Ritchie had been appointed.[259] On June 1 the Otahuhu Borough Council “gave assurance that in the allocation of grounds there to sport bodies, rugby league would be given proper consideration.[260] Otahuhu nominated itself for the Roope Rooster knockout competition at the July 10 ARL Board meeting after they had won the Senior B competition. Papakura Rugby League Football Club Former Papakura players Mortimer Stephens and Cyril Blacklaws (who had both transferred to Newton Rangers) were signed by St Helens.[261] Their annual meeting was held on March 19 with Mr. S.H. Godden presiding over an attendance of 45 members. They noted that they had entered 5 teams in 1934 with about 70 players in 1933, increasing to 100 in 1934. Their balance sheet showed a credit of about £9. The Artcheson Medal for the most improved player from the fourth grade team of 1934 was awarded to R. Aukett. The following officers were elected; patron, Mr. E.C. Foote; president, Mr. S.H. Godden; vice-presidents, Messrs, Les McVeigh, C.C. Chamberlain, C.N. Spencer, H.A. Pollock, and B Lanigan; club captain, Mr Wm. Cornthwaite; treasurer, Mr Ron Walsh; social committee, Messrs, E. Ashby, I.R. Wilson, W. Elliott, J.H. McInnes, H. Hawley, and Ray Richardson; grounds committee, Messrs A. Hill, W. Martin, A McVeigh, and C. Whelan; hon doctors, Dr. G.W. Lock, and Dr. H. Burrell; auditor, Mr. I.R. Wilson. The first scheduled practice was scheduled for March 30.[262] The club membership fee was fixed at 5s with 2s of this being paid to the Auckland Rugby League.[263] At the Papakura Town Board meeting on March 26 they received a letter from the Papakura Club asking for permission to play on Prince Edward Park this season. The rent amount “was referred to the finance committee to investigate, together with a proposal to charge 1/ admission on four days during the season.[264] On April 8 at the town board meeting it was decided to fix the ground rental at £5.[265] The town board was also to build a fence on the western side of the playing area “in order to keep back spectators”.[266] The club claimed a transfer fee from the move of Roy Johnstone to the Newton seniors the previous season and the junior management committee approved the claim at their May 28 meeting.[267] Papakura planned a trip to Whangarei at the end of the season with most of the funds required contributed by their supporters.[268] Ivan Wilson, who had been playing for Mt Albert, was fare-welled at a function at Papakura where he had been a club player for 5 years. He was moving to Wellington due to a work transfer.[269] Papakura held their annual concert on October 10 with about 70 club members in attendance.[270][271][272] Point Chevalier League Football Club At the July 31 board of control meeting Point Chevalier sent a deputation consisting of Messrs. J. Hing (chairman and coach), and J. Blackler, committee member. They asked for a senior match to be played in the district in connection with the queen carnival they were holding to help raise money for the building of a training shed and clubhouse for the Point Chevalier club. It was reported that the plans were already being well received. Chairman Campbell “urged the club to make an effort to obtain a well-lighted ground rather than confine training to a shed”. It was decided by the board to look on their request “favourably” and do what it could to help the club and district.[273] They held their ‘benefit’ ball at the Dixieland in Point Chevalier on August 26.[274] The function was conducted in the form of an ‘old-time’ dance and was under the auspices of the Holtonian dance management. Nine hundred people attended and “danced to the music of Holt’s popular orchestra”.[275] Ponsonby United Football Club held their annual meeting at Leys Institute on March 11 at 7:30pm.[276] During the meeting they produced their 25th annual report in which they noted that they had done well winning 7 games with a “young and clever first thirteen”. Mr Longbottom had been the selector and Frank Delgrosso the coach. Mention was made of the passing during the off-season of former player Arthur Carlaw who had passed away in November, 1934. Mr. E. C. McEwan was also thanked for his decoration of the club's room at Carlaw Park. He was also the appointed electrician at Carlaw Park and was heavily involved in the installation of the electric lights there the previous season. The following officers were elected: patron, Mr A.H. McKeown; president, Mr. H. Philburn; hon. secretary, Mr. E.C. McEwan; committee, Messrs, A. McIntyre, N.D. Culpan, B Anderson, N. Bass, and A. Lane; auditors, Messrs Ivan Culpan and A.F. Knowling; club captain, Victor Fagan; vice-presidents were re-elected. Lou Hutt was appointed player-coach of the senior team replacing Frank Delgrosso.[277] It was reported later in March that N. Bass and W. Murray (selector) were unable to accept office, and Messrs. C. Raynes, C. Brown and W.J. Hindman had been elected to the club committee. Ponsonby applied for use of Carlaw Park #2 for night training during the season.[278] The club later informed the league that its president, Mr. S. McDonald was transferred to Wellington and Mr. C.J.W. Taylor had been elected president.[279] In June the Ponsonby club advised the ARL that Mr. D. Lane had succeeded Mr. A.S. McIntyre as their reserve grade coach. They also said that when the senior colour change was approved that it would also apply to the junior teams as well. The ARL asked the club to make special provisions.[280] In early July the Ponsonby club informed the junior management committee that it had appointed Mr. J.C. Lumsden as their junior delegate with Mr. D. Lane the vice-delegate.[281] At the July 3 ARL meeting Ponsonby complained that the “lighting facilities at Victoria Park were inadequate for training purposes and were dangerous. It was suggested that two additional floodlights on the pavilion and one immediately opposite on the other side of the ground, were necessary”. The board decided to approach the City Council regarding the issue.[282] On August 17 Ponsonby 3rd grade defeated Taranaki Juniors 25 to 5 in New Plymouth.[283] Richmond Rovers Football Club At a ARL Board of Control meeting on March 6 the Richmond club recommended that a sole Auckland selector be appointed for the season (as opposed to the usual 3).[284] Richmond were granted permission by Auckland Rugby League to travel to Huntly on June 8 to play there.[285] At the July 2 junior management meeting the decision by the senior board to make Richmond pay H. Divers transfer fee (after they acquired him in 1934) was supported.[286] In July Richmond arranged a trip to Wellington for its bye round to play a match in the newly resurrected Wellington rugby league. The team to tour was: Bert Cooke (captain), E. McNeil, E.T. Mincham, A. Mitchell, J. Young, E Fletcher, N. Bickerton, R. Powell, H Tetley, Cliff Satherley, Ray Lawless, A. Broadhead, J Satherley, W. Telford, C. Verrall (two to be omitted).[287] Richmond was awarded the E.B. Bennett Cup for the best-dressed team, with Green Lane second and Marist third.[288] Tamaki Maori Rugby League Club advised the Board of Control at their May 22 meeting that the following had been elected officers for the season: hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. W. N. Panapa; chairman, Mr. Stan Rickards; committee, Messrs. J. Wilson (senior), Ernie Asher, N. Reweti, W. Parora, G. Matthews, T. Kirkwood, H. Ngapera, K. Wera, J. Wilson (junior), and J. Pae; selectors, Messrs. Asher, Wera, and J. Wilson (senior).[289] Waiuku Rugby League Club entered a team in the newly created Senior B competition. In July 1934 they had held a meeting and decided to form a sub-league in Waiuku and to affiliate with the Auckland league. The following committee was elected: Messrs L, Neuth. A. Healey, D. Coe, P. Tong, B. Flavell, H. Murray, and L. Wassell (secretary). At that time they had hoped to secure the services of a coach from Auckland. They received several donations of trophies, including a cup from Mr. S.C. Sycamore.[290] In mid May, 1935 they advised the Junior Management meeting that it had the use of Massey Park, and the charge of the domain board for the ground was sent to the control board for approval.[291] At the junior management meeting on June 18 Waiuku had their nomination for a fifth grade team accepted for the knock-out competition. Their club secretary Mr. W. Gordon said “that much interest was being taken in the code in the district”.[292] Senior grade registrations and transfers Wilf Hassan transferred from Marist Old Boys to Mt Albert United on May 1 after his suspension had been uplifted, as did P. Walder. J.J. Magee and J. Miller transferred from Glenora to City Rovers, Lyle Rogers from Glenora to Ponsonby United, H. Lunn moved from Ponsonby United to Newton Rangers, P. Young from Richmond Rovers to Newton Rangers, J. Molehouse transferred from Pt Chevalier to Newton Rangers, Tony Milicich from Richmond Rovers to Devonport United, C. Thomas Ponsonby United to Pt Chevalier subject to a regrade, while the same applied to H Neale who was transferring from Ponsonby United to Papakura.[293] Len Barchard was cleared for transfer from Devonport to Marist on April 25.[294] The following players at the same meeting were registered as senior players: Carl Spiro, Richard Seddon Shadbolt, and Robert Esmond Morrissey (Mt Albert), F. Hulme (Newton), and D.A. McGee (Devonport). On May 1 the following senior players were registered: George William Surtees (Parnell), Roy Nightingale, D Stewart, and A. Matthews (Mt Albert), Lou Brown, D Hira, Pat Nathan, and Tai Nathan (City), E Smith and A Dufty (Newton), and J.C. Cowan (Devonport).[295] J. Speight, C. Watt, Charles Albert McNeil, and S.J. Bennett had their reinstatement approved at the May 8 Board of Control meeting. At the same meeting there were several registrations; E. Brown, N. McCarthy and J.F. Taylor (Ponsonby); C Tryon and L.J. Scott (Devonport); F. Blyth and L. Martinovich (Mt Albert); and L.R. Davis (Richmond).[296] At the Board of Control meeting on May 15 Bert Leatherbarrow was granted a transfer from Devonport to Ponsonby (he was residing in Waitoa at the time but returning to Auckland). The following players were registered; Ross Nathan (City to Newton), W.S. Cooke (Mt Eden to City), Ronald J. Couper (Herne Bay to Richmond), and E. Gallagher (Mt Eden to Mt Albert).[297] On May 22 the following players were reinstated: L.J. Edkins, L.J. Smith, P. Kennedy, J. Speight, and Bert Leatherbarrow's transfer from Devonport to Ponsonby being made official. The following players were registered: J.E. Everett (Devonport), S.F. Thorpe (Ellerslie to Devonport), and B.D. Connolly (Grey Lynn to Marist).[298] At the May 29 meeting the following players were registered: H.V. Hogg (Taranaki to Ponsonby), George A. Kerr (North Auckland to Newton), J.C. Martin (Mt Eden to Newton), G.W. Ratcliffe (Mt Eden to Richmond), and Phil D. Martin (City to Mt Albert).[299] On June 5 the following senior players were registered or transferred: E.W. Coyle and W. Murray (Ponsonby), Sydney Hookway (Pt Chevalier), Victor Norris and Ernest Tier (Devonport), James A. Dye (City), and Don Cleverley (Mt Albert).[300] On June 12 A. Bright of Newton was cleared for transfer to Pt Chevalier. The following players were registered: A. Wicks (Mt Eden), J Leonard (City to Devonport), A.A. Marinovich (Oratia to Devonport), O. McAdam (Mt Eden to Mt Albert).[301] On June 19 Harold M. Hill was registered with the Ponsonby club after moving from South Auckland (Waikato). R.S. Simpson registered with Mt Albert, while Tim Peckham was registered with City.[302] On June 26 H.W. Collins and W.F. Ford were registered for City Rovers, C. Pierce with Devonport, and P Awhitu to Newton.[303] On July 10 R. McGreal transferred from Marist to Ngaruawahia, while City Rovers reported having registered J.T. Hapi, the ex-Hawke's Bay rugby union representative wing three quarter.[304] On July 17 C. Stephens (Akarana) transferred to Devonport, as did O. Donaldson of City. G. Ellis of Mt Albert transferred to Newton, while J. Pirihi also transferred to Newton.[305] H.T. Irvine was reinstated from Marist rugby club to Mt Albert, at the July 24 ARL meeting, While W.M. Charlesworth of Paeroa was registered with Mt Albert.[306] On July 31 W. 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