1939 Auckland Rugby League season

The 1939 Auckland Rugby League season was its 31st.

Mount Albert United won their first ever Fox Memorial Shield title with a 13 win, 1 draw, 2 loss record. North Shore Albions were 6 competition points further back. After 12 rounds Mount Albert (17) trailed North Shore (18) by one competition point before North Shore could only secure a win and a draw from their last 5 matches while Mount Albert won all five to run away with the title.

Marist Old Boys beat Mount Albert in the Roope Rooster final 13–11. This was the 5th time Marist had won the Roope Rooster. A week later Mount Albert beat Marist 15–9 to win the Stormont Shield (champion of champions) for the first time. City Rovers won the Phelan Shield when they beat Richmond Rovers 15–12 in the final. This was the first time they had won the Phelan Shield which was played for by teams knocked out of the Roope Rooster in the first two rounds.

Richmond won the reserve grade competition ahead of Mount Albert and Ponsonby United. They also won the reserve grade knockout competition (Stallard Cup) when they beat Otahuhu Rovers in the final. Otahuhu had competed in the senior B grade but asked to compete for the Stallard Cup after they had won the senior B championship (Sharman Cup). Otahuhu also won the senior B knockout competition beating Ellerslie United 5–3 in the final. Ellerslie claimed the Foster Shield.

The representative season to an extent was focussed on helping the selectors choose the New Zealand team to tour England and France. Auckland played matches against South Auckland and Wellington while the traditional Inter-Island match was also played at Carlaw Park. Two New Zealand trial matches were played at the same venue and were heavily populated by Auckland players. The Tāmaki (Auckland Māori) side played 2 matches against Auckland Pākehā with the sides splitting them, one win a piece. On June 11 the Māori side played South Auckland in Huntly with the South Auckland team winning. They also played the first ever Bay of Plenty Māori side for the Waitangi Shield with the teams deadlocked 3–3 at full time. Another Waitangi Shield defence was scheduled for August 31 but was postponed due to bad weather. It was then cancelled altogether because of petrol restrictions due to the looming outbreak of war meaning the Taranaki Māori side couldn't get a license to travel. At the start of the season an Eastern Suburbs side (though with several players from other clubs) visited Auckland and played 4 matches against Auckland club sides. They beat Marist (22-9), lost to Richmond (16-17), lost to Mount Albert (11-16), and then beat Manukau (23-10).

Auckland Rugby League news

Annual meeting

The report presented at the annual meeting on March 8 stated: "there was again a marked increase in revenue from gate and grandstand receipts and ground rates, the respective figures being: 1937, £3410; 1938, £3761 18s 5d [with] the tour of the Sydney Eastern Suburbs team [being] a material factor in this increase. There had been an increase in expenditure from £160 to £312 due to the increased length of the season, more travel, and more insurance payments to cover injured players hospital treatment. The surplus for the season to be transferred to the appropriation account was £1439". Grants to clubs had amounted to £628 4s 7d. Mention was also made of the loss of several “notable stalwarts, including the late Messrs. Charles Seagar, William James Liversidge, T. Bellamy, and R. Badiley”. The annual meeting was held on March 8 with Mr. John A. Lee, M.P. presiding. He said that “the code was steadily progressing so far as the quality of players and public esteem were concerned”. Ivan Culpan was congratulated on reaching his twenty-first year in office. Mr. G. Grey Campbell referred to the generosity of vice-president, Mr. R.H. Wood who had presented “the handsome Edith Wood Roll of Honour for the inscription of the names of men who had given 25 years of continuous special service. The gift was dedicated to the memory of the donor's wife. The memorial was draped with the flags of all the clubs”. Election of officers were as follows:-Patron Mr. J.F.W. Dickson; president, Mr. John A. Lee, M.P.; vice-presidents, Sir Ernest Davis, Messrs. J. Donald, C. Drysdale, H. Grange, R.J. Land, W.J. Lovatt, E. Morton, Frederick William Schramm, M.P., W. Wallace, W.H. Brien, L. Coakly, H. Luke, R.D. Bagnall, O. Blackwood, E. Montgomery, T.G. Symonds, G.T. Wright, R.H. Benson, auditors being Messrs. Allan Moody, E. Grey and J.C. Gleeson; trustees, Messrs. G. Grey Campbell (chairman) and E.J. Phelan and A. Stormont; control board, Messrs. G. Grey Campbell (chairman), E.J. Phelan (deputy), John F. McAneny, T. Davis, J.W. Probert and Jim Rukutai (re-elected by clubs), William Mincham (Referees’ Association), D. Wilkie (chairman junior management), R. Doble (delegate to New Zealand Council), Mr. Ivan Culpan (hon. secretary) and Mr. J.E. Knowling (hon. treasurer); auditor, Mr. Robert Arthur Spinley; solicitor, Mr. H.M. Rogerson; time keepers, Messrs. T. Hill and A.E. Chapman; representatives n referees appointment board, Messrs. R. Benson with T. Davis as deputy; appointment board, Messrs. Percy Rogers, R. Benson and G. Grey Campbell; committees were allocated the same as last year; hon physicians, Drs. F.J. Gwynne, H.N. Holdgate, S. Morris, G.W. Lock, J.N. Waddell, M.G. Pezaro, H. Burrell and W. Bridgman. Following R. Doble's July appointment as co-manager of the New Zealand team to tour England and France a reshuffle was needed of officials at Auckland Rugby League. Mr. Francis Thomas McAneny was asked to deputise on the New Zealand Council pending a permanent appointment. Mr. E. Chapman was chosen as Press and call steward at Carlaw Park and Mr. Probert was elected to the insurance committee.

Junior Control Board

Their annual report from the 1938 season stated that 55 teams took part in junior competitions with 1123 players registered. The ladies social committee “paid over 200 visits to the sick and needy” with many players expressing their “thanks for their generosity and kindness”. The ladies committee also managed all the social functions of the control board. In 1937 club delegates had formed the Amalgamated Senior Clubs' Officers Association and through their efforts £300 had been contributed to help players in need.

Honours board

At the control board meeting on February 15 “consideration was given to the list of names to be inscribed on the honours’ board, which will be a record of those who have given 25 years of continuous service to the code in Auckland". At their March 1 meeting chairman Campbell “stated that the roll of honour … would be unveiled at the annual meeting” the following week. At the annual meeting on March 8 the memorial was unveiled with the names being D.W. Mclean, founder of the New Zealand Rugby League, and James Carlaw (deceased), Messrs. Ernie Asher, R.H. Benson, A.J. Ferguson, Ivan Culpan, B Longbottom, C. Raynes, A. Campney, Freeman Thompson, W.J. Liversidge, W. Mincham, and M.J. Hooper. Chairman Campbell said that other names were to be added. On August 7 Mr. W. Mincham reported that the name of Mr. Les Edgar Bull was being added to the Roll of Honour board. He was the association president and had been a key figure in Auckland refereeing for many years.

Pre-season

At the board of control meeting on February 22 it was decided to notify clubs that Carlaw Park “would be available for regular training after next Saturday and to engage a coach to attend the park to conduct free physical culture and loosening exercises for players from 7:30 pm to 8pm tonight week and the following Tuesday and Thursday evenings” with “his services open to all players”. At the same meeting the board congratulated Verdun Scott of the North Shore Albions who had scored a record 235 not out recently in club cricket.

Sydney combined side tour

It was organised that the Balmain club would tour Auckland playing three matches over the Easter weekend before returning to Australia to begin their season. A week later however the club informed the authorities in New Zealand that they would not be able to come as "several players were not available". The Auckland Rugby League then engaged in a “lengthy radio-telephone conversation with Australia” on February 15 that left them “practically certain that one of the leading club teams of Sydney will play at Carlaw Park at Easter in lieu of Balmain”. Ray Stehr of Eastern Suburbs had also been reported as saying that he could get together a very strong composite team made up of Eastern Suburbs and Balmain players to tour. The team was eventually granted permission to tour and four matches were arranged for Carlaw Park against Marist, Richmond, Mount Albert, and Manukau. The touring side was particularly strong and included good players from several clubs: Jim Sharman, J. Robinson (W. Suburbs), Frank Hyde, Jim Quealey, Jack Redman, Frank Griffiths, George Watt (Balmain), Roy Thompson (N. Sydney), Don Manson (S. Sydney), Aub Mitchell (Canterbury-Bankstown), Fred Tottey, Rod O'Loan, Laurie Pickup, Jack McCarthy, Jack Arnold, Harry Pierce, and Ray Stehr (E. Suburbs). The tour raised £300 for the injured players fund.

Before the kickoff of the first match between Marist and Sydney XIII both teams stood in silence and wore arm bands as a mark of respect for the late Prime Minister of Australia, Mr. Joseph Lyons who had died in office 13 days earlier on April 7. Robert Grotte was sent off for Marist and was later suspended for 2 games. John Anderson, normally one of the most reliable place kickers in New Zealand missed 5 first half shots at goal and another in the second half, while Murdoch also missed one.

	8 April	Marist	9-22	Sydney XIII	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Cyril Erickson, Donovan, John Anderson		Try: Aub Mitchell, Jack Redman 2, Jack Arnold Con: Roy Thompson 3 Pen: Roy Thompson 2	Referee: G Kelly

Broadhead had to leave the field injured early in the second half for Richmond. A relay race was run during the afternoon between 4 senior club teams including the Sydney side. The Ponsonby team won by 2 yards ahead of Sydney with Brian Riley, Arthur Kay, Jack Campbell, and Pat Young running for the winners.

	10 April	Richmond	17-16	Sydney XIII	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: George Mitchell 2, Merv Devine Con: Merv Devine, Frank Furnell 2 Pen: Merv Devine		Try: Jim Quealey, Jack Redman, Fred Tottey 2 Con: Roy Thompson 2	Referee: Stuart Billman

	12 April	Mount Albert	16-11	Sydney XIII	Carlaw Park 1
	3:15	Try: Des Herring, Roy Hardgrave Con: Des Herring, Bob Banham Pen: Des Herring, Bob Banham 2		Try: Rod O'Loan, George Watt, Laurie Pickup Pen: Jim Quealey	Referee: Stuart Billman

	15 April	Manukau	10-23	Sydney XIII	Carlaw Park 1
	3:15	Try: T Whye, Cyril Wiberg Con: Jack Hemi Pen: Jack Hemi		Try: Fred Tottey 3, Roy Thompson, Rod O'Loan Con: Roy Thompson 4	Referee: Stuart Billman

Harold Milliken, Dave Solomon and Bruce Donaldson switch codes

It was reported on March 21 that Harold Milliken, an All Black in 1937-38 was moving from Christchurch to Auckland and would play for the Papakura club. At the same time the Auckland rugby representative five eighth, Bruce Donaldson also switched codes and joined the Mount Albert side. He ultimately topped the point scoring for the season with 117 points. On May 20 Dave Solomon who had played for the All Blacks in 1935-36 switched to rugby league and joined Richmond. He debuted for them in their May 20 match with Papakura.

Return of Bob Banham, George Nepia, and Hawea Mataira

Bob Banham the Australian who had been recruited by Auckland Rugby League in 1938 as a player-coach was returning to Auckland for the 1939 season. The previous year he had played and coached at North Shore Albions (5 games), and City Rovers (12 games), with 2 other appearances for Newton Rangers as a guest. Mount Albert United had secured his services as a player coach. Hawea Mataira, who had played for City Rovers in 1937 before returning to the East Coast for 1938 was once again back in Auckland and playing for his former side. George Nepia had also returned to Auckland to play for Manukau Rovers. He had played for them briefly in 1938 before leaving for Gisborne after he pulled out of the New Zealand team to tour Australia for personal reasons. He was joining Manukau as a player-coach.

Newmarket Rugby League Football Club revival

On February 6 a special meeting was held at the Municipal Hall for the Newmarket Rugby League Football Club and they were “revived” as a result. The mayor of Newmarket was presiding over the meeting. The Auckland Rugby League granted them affiliation as a junior club. The club had last fielded junior teams in 1931 when they won the 6th grade A competition, after starting out with a solitary schoolboys side in 1926.

Carlaw Park

Improvements were made to the Carlaw Park entrance gates with the work completed by May 6 at a cost of £200. Work was also intended to be carried out on the “eastern end of the grandstand, to prevent rain beating in”.

Obituaries

William James Barningham Liversidge

On December 26, 1938, William Liversidge had a heart attack and died in the pavilion of the Auckland Bowling Club whilst competing in a bowls tournament. He was aged just 50 at the time of his death. Liversidge was a member of the Men's fours national champions in 1935 from the Grey Lynn club along with Auckland referee and father of Ted Mincham, William Mincham. He had been involved in Auckland rugby league "since its inception" and was a life member of the Auckland Rugby League. He had also been on the committee of the Maritime Football Club from 1919 onwards. At the Auckland control board meeting on February 2 chairman Campbell said that "Mr Liversidge was a progressive administrator of ability and for many years had served the game well, giving keen support to the Auckland League as well as to the national management". Liversidge was an employee of the waterworks department of the City Council. He was buried at Waikumete Cemetery on the 28th.

Representative season

At the control board meeting on March 15 there were four nominations for the three positions of Auckland selectors. As the result of a ballot Messrs. Hec Brisbane, Bert Avery, and Bill Cloke were elected. Auckland played two matches, the first against South Auckland (Waikato) on August 5 resulting in a 26–17 win while they defeated Wellington 23–9 on September 2. An Auckland Pākehā side played the Tamaki (Auckland Māori) side on two occasions with the Māori side winning the first 19-15 (June 5), and the Pākehā side the second 15-12 (September 30). The Māori side also played a Bay of Plenty Māori team on August 24 with the match drawn 3-3. Other matches were played by Māori teams against South Auckland sides but the results were not well reported. They were also scheduled to play against the Taranaki Māori side but the match was postponed due to the weather and then cancelled due to government imposed petrol restrictions with war looming. the annual inter-island match between the North Island and South Island was also played at Carlaw Park and was won 35-13 by the North Island which was dominated by Auckland players as was the norm. There were also 2 New Zealand trial matches played at Carlaw Park again featuring a large number of Auckland players.

Auckland players chosen for New Zealand tour of England and France

In July the New Zealand team to tour England and France was named in 3 stages. The following players from Auckland were selected:- Bob Banham (Mount Albert), Tom Chase (Manukau), Jack Hemi (Manukau), Ross Jones (North Shore), Arthur Kay, Bert Leatherbarrow, Hawea Mataira (City), Arthur McInnarney (Mount Albert), George Mitchell (Richmond), Harold Milliken (Papakura), Laurie Mills (Richmond), Pita Ririnui (Manukau), Verdun Scott (North Shore), Jack Smith, Dave Solomon (Richmond), Ivor Stirling (North Shore), Wally Tittleton (Richmond). The Auckland Rugby League chairman, Mr. G. Grey Campbell was appointed co-manager for the tour, along with Mr. J.A. Redwood. On July 15 a complimentary dinner was held at Hotel Auckland in the evening to farewell the managers and Auckland players selected. The team was toasted by Mr. J.A. Lee, M.P., and replied to by Bob Banham and Hawea Mataira. Each of “the Auckland players was presented with a travelling case on behalf” of Auckland Rugby League. Campbell withdrew as co-manager on July 23 following several medical checks on his health. He “had recently had a severe attack of influenza, and the doctors were unanimously of the opinion that it would not be in the best interests of his health to undertake such a strenuous tour at the present time” He was replaced as co-manager by Mr. R. Doble who was the Auckland delegate to the New Zealand Rugby League Council.

On July 22 at Carlaw Park during the afternoon of regular club matches the Auckland players were farewelled by all the junior teams. The schoolboys marched in their playing gear and “formed huge letters N.Z. in the background”. Members of the New Zealand team “assembled in front of the grandstand and a loud speaker system was used to carry the farewell messages of a dozen speakers”. The New Zealand Herald reported that “a feature of the occasion was the dedication in Māori of the New Zealand ensign and the ceremony was carried out by Mr. T.P. Kewene, on behalf of the Māori Control Board. The address was interpreted by Mr. P.K. Paikea, M.P. for the Northern Māori district, as an incantation of guidance and blessing to the team when abroad. Presentations were made to Verdun Scott, Arthur McInnarney and Laurie Mills by Mr. R. Newport on behalf of the Schoolboys’ Association for being the first ever products of the Auckland Rugby League school grades to “earn national honours with a team going overseas”. The ceremony concluded with Mr. J.A. Lee, M.P., president of the ARL leading singing of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows”, and George Nepia and other Māori players singing “Till We Meet Again”.

Senior first grade competitions

Fox Memorial standings

Team	Pld	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Mount Albert United	16	13	1	2	284	165	27
North Shore Albions	16	10	1	5	196	153	21
Newton Rangers	16	9	1	6	188	126	19
Manukau	16	7	1	8	240	244	15
Ponsonby United	15	7	1	7	176	204	15
Richmond Rovers	15	7	0	8	171	174	14
City Rovers	16	5	3	8	137	188	13
Marist Old Boys	16	6	0	10	189	126	12
Papakura	16	2	2	12	132	256	6

Fox Memorial results

Round 1

	1 April	Richmond	15-14	City	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: George Mitchell, Laurie Mills 2 Con: Merv Devine 2		Try: J Hutchinson, Hawea Mataira Con: William Greer 2 Pen: William Greer 2	Referee: Stuart Billman

	1 April	Mount Albert	24-10	Papakura	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Wilson 2, Bruce Donaldson 2, Roy Hardgrave, Arthur McInnarney Con: Des Herring 2 Pen: Colin Cowley		Pen: Cooke 5	Referee: G Kelly

	1 April	Ponsonby	29-22	Manukau	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: H Flanagan, Brian Riley, Arthur Kay 2, Graham Simpson 2, Jack Campbell Con: Arthur Kay 3 Pen: Arthur Kay		Try: Jack Broughton, Jack Brodrick, J Hapi, J Marsh Con: Tom Chase 2 Pen: Tom Chase 3	Referee: O Chalmers

	1 April	Marist	13-5	Newton	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: John Anderson, Gordon Midgley, Robert Grotte Con: John Anderson Pen: John Anderson		Try: Cyril Blacklaws Pen: Wilfred Brimble	Referee: A Kinnaird

Round 2

Manukau played against the touring Eastern Suburbs side at 3pm on the number 1 field with just 3 senior club matches played. In the Ponsonby v North Shore match the New Zealand Herald reported that Jack Campbell scored 2 tries however the Auckland Star said that he scored one and Simpson scored the other. The New Zealand Herald had a slightly more detailed description of the match and so Campbell has been attributed with both tries.

	15 April	Mount Albert	11-9	Newton	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Bert Leatherbarrow, Roy Hardgrave, Jack Tristram Pen: Des Herring		Try: Mortimer Stephens Pen: Wilfred Brimble 2, Cyril Blacklaws	Referee: Jack Hawkes

	15 April	City	24-7	Papakura	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Hawea Mataira, A Smith, Jackie Rata, W Jackson Con: William Greer Pen: William Greer 5		Try: G Crocker 2 Pen: J McInnes 2	Referee: G Kelly

	15 April	North Shore	26-8	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Casey 2, Edgar Morgan, Ivor Stirling Con: Jack Smith 4 Pen: Jack Smith 3		Try: Jack Campbell 2 Pen: Fraser	Referee: A Kinnaird

Round 3

	22 April	North Shore	7-0	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Edgar Morgan Con: Verdun Scott Pen: Jack Smith			Referee: G Kelly

	22 April	City	4-3	Marist	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Pen: William Greer Drop: William Greer		Try: Cyril Erickson	Referee: Ted Mincham

	22 April	Ponsonby	10-6	Newton	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Jack Campbell, Edgar Morgan Con: Roy Nurse 2		Pen: Wilfred Brimble 3	Referee: O Chalmers

	22 April	Manukau	20-0	Papakura	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Peter Mahima 2, Tom Chase, Mihaka Panapa Con: Jack Hemi 3 Drop: George Nēpia			Referee: Stuart Billman

Round 4

Papakura had their first win of the season beating a Marist side that was missing six of its regular players due to influenza.

	29 April	Manukau	23-7	North Shore	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Tom Chase 2, Jack Brodrick 2, Cyril Wiberg Con: Jack Hemi 3 Pen: Jack Hemi		Try: Ivor Stirling Con: Jack Smith Pen: Jack Smith	Referee: O Chalmers

	29 April	Mount Albert	9-0	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: W Walker Pen: Bruce Donaldson 3			Referee: A Kinnaird

	29 April	City	8-5	Newton	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Joseph Hapi, Kindly Pen: Jackie Rata		Try: Linley Sanders Pen: Wilfred Brimble	Referee: Stuart Billman

	29 April	Papakura	12-7	Marist	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Lyndsay Evans 3, Smith		Try: Ray Halsey Pen: William Grotte 2	Referee: H Tate

Round 5

Angus Gault playing for Manukau against Mt Albert.

In the match between Newton and Papakura, Harold Milliken was sent off. The match was said to be marred by rough play and “the referee appeared to treat the incidents too lightly”. It was said that deliberate “spotting” of prominent players “should not be tolerated. In this respect H. Milliken, who was ordered off, must be considered unlucky, as he was badly obstructed on several occasions”. George Nepia scored a try for Manukau in their loss to Mt Albert. The match was full of current and future New Zealand team players such as Angus Gault, Walter Brimble, Des Herring, Arthur McInnarney, Bert Leatherbarrow, Tom Chase, Jack Brodrick, and Jack Hemi.

	6 May	Mount Albert	38-15	Manukau	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Des Herring 3, Robert Marshall 2, Arthur McInnarney, Bruce Donaldson, Bert Leatherbarrow Con: Bruce Donaldson 4 Pen: Bruce Donaldson 3		Try: George Nepia, Tom Chase, Jack Brodrick Con: Jack Hemi 2 Pen: Jack Hemi	Attendance: Carlaw Park 1 Referee: Maurice Wetherill

	6 May	City	11-11	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Jim Gould, J Hutchinson Pen: Jackie Rata 3		Try: Jack Campbell, J McManus, Clarrie Peterson Con: W Dormer	Referee: H Tate

	6 May	Marist	16-7	North Shore	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: James Matthews 3, Reginald Haslam Con: Len Barchard Pen: William Grotte		Try: G Brown Pen: Verdun Scott 2	Referee: Roy Otto

	6 May	Newton	27-6	Papakura	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Mortimer Stephens 2, H Kendall, Donald McKenzie, Jack Ginders, Cyril Blacklaws, Lawson Con: Claude Dempsey 2, Wilfred Brimble		Pen: J McInnes 2, Cooke	Referee: (V.) G Kelly

Round 6

In the match between North Shore and Newton at the Devonport Domain, Newton player Cyril Blacklaws was carried from the field with broken ribs. He missed several months and only returned to play late in the season. City had their bye and traveled to Huntly to play a match.

	13 May	Mount Albert	20-13	Marist	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Joseph Gunning, Bruce Donaldson, Arthur McInnarney, Ernie Pinches Con: Bruce Donaldson 4		Try: Halsey, K Finlayson, J Logan Con: John Anderson Pen: John Anderson	Referee: S Billman

	13 May	Richmond	15-5	Manukau	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: George Mitchell, Noel Bickerton, Jack McLeod Con: Merv Devine 2 Pen: Merv Devine		Try: Angus Gault Pen: Jack Hemi	Referee: Roy Otto

	13 May	Ponsonby	15-4	Papakura	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Ray Middleton 2, Petersen Con: Roy Nurse 3		Pen: McInnes 2	Referee: Jack Donovan

	13 May	North Shore	19-12	Newton	Devonport Domain
	3:00	Try: Jones, Ivor Stirling, D Morgan Con: Jack Smith 3 Pen: Jack Smith 2		Try: Donald McKenzie, Mortimer Stephens Con: Claude Dempsey Pen: Claude Dempsey 2	Referee: O Chalmers

Round 7

Ex-New Zealand rugby union player Dave Solomon made his debut for Richmond and scored a try. Jack Campbell of the Ponsonby side was reported in the newspaper following this round to have been transferred to Christchurch for work reasons. He was selected for the New Zealand team later in the year. The Ponsonby v Marist match was reported as being 13–7 in both the New Zealand Herald and the Auckland Star however both newspapers only provided details for 10 of Ponsonby's points with a Ponsonby try scorer seemingly omitted.

	20 May	North Shore	15-12	Mount Albert	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Thomas Field, M Pitt, G Brown Con: Jack Smith Pen: Jack Smith 2		Try: Roy Hardgrave, Clarry McNeil, Bruce Donaldson, Bert Leatherbarrow	Referee: G Kelly

	20 May	Manukau	21-0	City	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Peter Mahima 3, Pita Ririnui, Freddie McGuire Con: Jack Hemi 2 Pen: Jack Hemi			Referee: Jack Donovan

	20 May	Ponsonby	13-7	Marist	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Brian Riley, Watson, Unknown x 1 Pen: Arthur Kay 2		Try: Halsey Pen: John Anderson 2	Referee: Maurice Wetherill

	20 May	Papakura	17-23	Richmond	Prince Edward Park, Papakura
	3:00	Try: G Crocker 2, J McInnes Con: Cooke Pen: Cooke 3		Try: Alan Jabez Watkins, George Mitchell 2, Dave Solomon, Frank Furnell, Laurie Mills Con: Merv Devine	Referee: O Chalmers

Round 8

	27 May	Ponsonby	14-10	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Brian Riley, Edgar Morgan 2, Ray Middleton Con: Arthur Kay		Try: Dave Solomon, Metcalfe Con: Frank Furnell Pen: Dave Solomon	Referee: Maurice Wetherill

	27 May	Mount Albert	18-7	City	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: W Walker, Bert Leatherbarrow, Roy Hardgrave, Bob Banham Con: Bert Leatherbarrow, Bruce Donaldson Pen: Bruce Donaldson		Try: Jackie Hapi Con: Jackie Rata Pen: J Hutchinson	Referee: O Chalmers

	27 May	Newton	16-10	Manukau	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Mortimer Stephens 2, D McKenzie, Linley Sanders Con: Wilfred Brimble Pen: S Anderson		Try: Walter Brimble, P Awhitu Con: Jack Hemi Pen: Jack Hemi	Referee: J Hawkes

	27 May	North Shore	21-0	Papakura	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Jones, Ted Scott, Axman Con: Jack Smith 3 Pen: Jack Smith 2 Drop: Jack Smith			Referee: R Otto

Round 9

	3 June	Mount Albert	42-13	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Roy Hardgrave 2, Joseph Gunning 2, Bruce Donaldson, Bob Banham, Martin Hansen, Bert Leatherbarrow, Arthur McInnarney Con: Bruce Donaldson 5, Des Herring		Try: Arthur Kay, Edgar Morgan, Pat Young Con: Arthur Kay 2	Referee: Jack Donovan

	3 June	Newton	22-11	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Joe Ginders, Mortimer Stephens, Linley Sanders, Clem Proctor Con: S Anderson 4 Pen: S Anderson		Try: Dave Solomon, Trevor Bramley, Wally Tittleton Con: Dave Solomon	Referee: Roy Otto

	3 June	North Shore	26-26	City	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: M Pitt 2, Jack Smith, Bennetts, Ivor Stirling, Thomas Field Con: Jack Smith 3 Pen: Jack Smith		Try: Jackie Rata 2, R Donald, Hawea Mataira Con: Jackie Rata 2	Referee: S Billman

	3 June	Manukau	26-11	Marist	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Jack Broughton 2, Freddie Maguire, Tom Chase, Angus Gault, Jack Brodrick Con: George Nepia 3 Pen: George Nepia		Try: Donovan Con: John Anderson Pen: John Anderson 3	Referee: G Kelly

Catchup match

On June 5 a match was played between Richmond and Marist. The match was from round 2 but was not played as Manukau were playing the Eastern Suburbs side at Carlaw Park that day and so only 3 club matches could be played. Hadley (Richmond), and Quirke (Newton) were ordered off and both suspended for one match.

	5 June	Richmond	24-10	Marist	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Wally Tittleton, Leo Davis, Jack McLeod, Abbie Graham, Dave Solomon, Hermes Hadley Con: Trevor Bramley 3		Try: Jimmy Matthews, Robert Grotte Con: John Anderson Pen: John Anderson	Referee: Jack Hawkes

Round 10

For Manukau's match against Ponsonby they were missing George Nepia, Jack Hemi, Peter Mahima, and Jack Brodrick, while Ponsonby was missing McManus (who had been injured the previous week in the first minute of the game), whilst Brian Riley went off injured early in the match. William Greer who had begun the season with City transferred to Papakura and played his first match with them against Mount Albert.

	10 June	Richmond	8-0	City	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Dave Solomon, Laurie Mills Pen: Trevor Bramley			Referee: Jack Hawkes

	10 June	Manukau	10-6	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Waka McLeod, J Marsh Con: Tom Chase Pen: Tom Chase		Try: Pat Young, W Dormer	Referee: S Billman

	10 June	Newton	5-2	Marist	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Jack Taylor Con: S Anderson		Pen: John Anderson	Referee: O Chalmers

	10 June	Papakura	13-13	Mount Albert	Prince Edward Park, Papakura
	3:00	Try: Dobbyn, John Fogarty, J McInnes Con: J McInnes 2		Try: Des Herring, R Marshall, Arthur McInnarney Con: Bruce Donaldson Pen: Bruce Donaldson	Referee: Roy Otto

Round 11

	17 June	Newton	21-7	Mount Albert	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: McKenzie, Mortimer Stephens, Jack Taylor Con: S Anderson, Wilfred Brimble Pen: S Anderson 4		Try: R Walker Con: Bruce Donaldson Pen: Des Herring	Referee: Jack Donovan

	17 June	North Shore	16-8	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Ross Jones 2, Jack Smith, S Hapeta Con: Jack Smith Pen: Jack Smith		Try: Brian Riley, Arthur Kay Con: Arthur Kay	Referee: Roy Otto

	17 June	Richmond	26-14	Marist	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Dave Solomon 2, Graham 2, Wally Tittleton, Keith Fletcher Con: Trevor Bramley 4		Try: Kenneth Finlayson, Ray Halsey, Robert Grotte, Gordon Midgley Pen: John Anderson	Referee: O Chalmers

	17 June	Papakura	12-9	City	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: J McInnes, E Cossey Con: J McInnes 2		Try: Jim Gould Pen: J Hutchinson 3	Referee: T Evans

Round 12

Taranaki played against Northland in a representative match at Carlaw Park as the curtain-raiser to the North Shore v Richmond match. While Manukau hosted Papakura at Waikaraka Park in Onehunga where Manukau were largely based at this time of their existence.

	24 June	North Shore	9-8	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Ted Scott Con: Jack Smith Pen: Jack Smith 2		Try: Wally Tittleton, Andrew Kronfeld Pen: Trevor Bramley	Referee: O Chalmers

	24 June	Newton	15-6	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Linley Sanders 2, Wilfred Brimble Con: Wilfred Brimble 2, S Anderson		Try: Edgar Morgan 2	Referee: G Kelly

	24 June	Marist	20-5	City	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Gordon Midgley 3, J Logan, Cyril Erickson, Ray Halsey Con: Kenneth Finlayson		Try: Graham Simpson Con: John Donald	Referee: K McIvor

	24 June	Manukau	24-16	Papakura	Waikaraka Park, Onehunga
	3:00	Try: Pita Ririnui 2, Jack Broughton, Obstruction Try Con: Jack Hemi 3 Pen: Jack Hemi 3		Try: Trevor Hosken, Penalty Try Con: J McInnes Pen: J McInnes 3 Drop: William Greer	Referee: Jack Donovan

Round 13

	1 July	North Shore	19-5	Manukau	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: T Field, Jones, E Scott Con: Verdun Scott 2, Jack Smith Pen: Verdun Scott 2		Try: Cyril Wiberg Pen: Jack Hemi	Referee: R Otto

	1 July	Mount Albert	11-6	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Bruce Donaldson, W Walker, Roy Hardgrave Con: Des Herring		Try: Laurie Mills 2	Referee: G Kelly

	1 July	City	6-5	Newton	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: J Gould, Hughes		Try: Linley Sanders Con: S Anderson	Referee: S Billman

	1 July	Marist	7-5	Papakura	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Gordon Midgley Pen: John Anderson 2		Try: Dobbyn Con: J McInnes	Referee: J Jones

Round 14

Bob Banham who had already been selected for the New Zealand tour had to leave the field in his Mount Albert match with Manukau. He returned heavily bandaged and needed stitches afterwards. Hapeta was sent off in the North Shore game with Marist and was later suspended for one match.

	15 July	Mount Albert	21-19	Manukau	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Roy Hardgrave 2, Bert Leatherbarrow, Marshall, Joseph Gunning Con: Bruce Donaldson		Try: George Nepia, Jack Hemi, P Awhitu Con: Jack Hemi 3 Pen: Jack Hemi 2	Referee: Stuart Billman

	15 July	Marist	18-5	North Shore	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Cliff Hudson 2, Gordon Midgley, Robert Grotte Con: John Anderson 2 Pen: John Anderson		Try: MacIntosh Pen: Jack Smith	Referee: Jack Donovan

	15 July	Newton	5-5	Papakura	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: R Proctor Pen: Wilfred Brimble		Try: Anderson Pen: J McInnes	Referee: O Chalmers

	15 July	City	13-8	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Jim Gould 3 Con: Jack Silva Pen: Jack Silva		Try: W Briggs, Des Williams Pen: Roy Nurse	Referee: H Tate

Round 15

Alf Broadhead of Richmond was sent off for “reckless tackling” and suspended for one week.

	22 July	Mount Albert	24-15	Marist	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Roy Hardgrave 2, Des Herring, Jack Tristram Con: Bruce Donaldson 2 Pen: Bruce Donaldson 4		Try: Gerry Hughes, Ray Halsey, John Anderson Con: John Anderson 2 Pen: John Anderson	Referee: G Kelly

	22 July	Manukau	23-14	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Freddie Maguire, Cyril Wiberg, Jack Brodrick, Pita Ririnui, Tom Chase Con: Jack Hemi 3 Pen: Jack Hemi		Try: Stan Broadhead, Maurice Potter Pen: Edgar Takle 4	Referee: M McIvor

	22 July	Newton	11-10	North Shore	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Beattie Con: S Anderson Pen: S Anderson 2 Drop: D McKenzie		Try: Barnett 2 Con: Robert Cheater 2	Referee: Stuart Billman

	22 July	Ponsonby	19-9	Papakura	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Carr, Funnell, Dunning, W Briggs, Des Williams Con: Edgar Morgan 2		Try: J McInnes Con: J McInnes Pen: J McInnes, William Greer	Referee: O Chalmers

Round 16

With their 8–0 win over North Shore, Mount Albert sealed the championship. It gave them an unassailable 5 pt lead over the same side with only two rounds remaining.

	29 July	Mount Albert	8-0	North Shore	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Joseph Gunning, W Walker Pen: Bruce Donaldson			Referee: K McIvor

	29 July	Ponsonby	16-5	Marist	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Carr 2, Dunning, Pat Young Con: Edgar Morgan 2		Try: John Anderson Pen: John Anderson	Referee: J Jones

	29 July	City	9-9	Manukau	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Brassey, A Smith, Silva		Try: P Awhitu 2, Jack Brodrick	Referee: Jack Hawkes

	29 July	Richmond	11-10	Papakura	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Jack McLeod, Graham, Stan Broadhead Con: Webb		Try: J Fogarty 2 Con: J McInnes Pen: J McInnes	Referee: Jack Donovan

Round 17

	12 August	City	2-2	North Shore	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Pen: Jack Silva		Pen: G Brown	Referee: Jack Donovan

	12 August	Newton	9-0	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Mortimer Stephens 2, Jack Taylor			Referee: Roy Otto

	12 August	Mount Albert	8-0	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Roy Hardgrave, Joseph Gunning Con: Bruce Donaldson			Referee: Stuart Billman

	12 August	Marist	28-6	Manukau	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: William Grotte, Ray Halsey, Gerry Hughes, James Matthews 2, Kenneth Finlayson Con: John Anderson 3 Pen: John Anderson 2		Pen: Cyril Wiberg 3	Referee: G Kelly

Round 18

Despite the fact that Mount Albert had secured the championship the league decided to play the final two rounds to find the runner up. In many seasons the competition would have concluded when the champion was found but a proper runner up was needed to play in the Stormont Shield final against Mount Albert in the event that they also won the Roope Rooster. North Shore beat Manukau to take second place with 21 points ahead of Newton on 19. The Richmond v Ponsonby match did not take place as the result could not have any bearing on second place.

	19 August	Newton	15-2	Manukau	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Jack Taylor, McKenzie, Cyril Blacklaws Con: Wilfred Brimble 2 Pen: S Anderson		Pen: George Nepia	Referee: Stuart Billman

	19 August	North Shore	7-6	Papakura	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Thomas Field Con: Coutts Pen: Coutts		Try: Craig Smith, Trevor Hosken	Referee: Jack Hawkes

	19 August	Mount Albert	18-9	City	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: J Donnelly, Martin Hansen 2, Joseph Gunning Con: Bruce Donaldson 2 Pen: Bruce Donaldson		Try: A Smith Pen: Magee 2, Jack Silva	Referee: G Kelly

Roope Rooster

Round 1

	26 August	Mount Albert	8-0	Newton	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Roy Hardgrave, Joseph Gunning Con: Bruce Donaldson			Referee: Roy Otto

	26 August	Marist	7-3	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Ray Halsey Con: William Grotte Pen: William Grotte		Try: Brian Riley	Referee: O Chalmers

	26 August	Richmond	11-7	City	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Maurice Potter, Abbie Graham, Andrew Kronfeld Con: Charles Webb		Try: A Smith Pen: Jack Silva	Referee: Jack Donovan

	26 August	Papakura	7-5	North Shore	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: Wright Con: J McInnes Pen: J McInnes		Try: Arthur Sowter Con: G Brown	Referee: K McIvor

Round 2

	2 September	Manukau	27-12	Papakura	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Steve Watene, P Awhitu, J Marsh, J Hapi, J Gregory, Walter Brimble, Cyril Wiberg Con: George Nepia 3		Try: F Anderson, J McInnes Con: J McInnes 2 Pen: J McInnes	Referee: G Kelly

Semifinals

	9 September	Mount Albert	22-21	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Joseph Gunning, Donnelly, Roy Hardgrave, Bruce Donaldson Con: Bruce Donaldson 2 Pen: Bruce Donaldson 3		Try: Metcalfe, Alf Broadhead, Abbie Graham Con: Charles Webb 3 Pen: Charles Webb 3	Referee: G Kelly

	9 September	Marist	31-15	Manukau	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Jimmy Matthews 3, O Hudson 2, Gordon Midgley, Len Barchard Con: John Anderson 5		Try: Freddie Maguire, P Awhitu, P Kauhoa Con: Cyril Wiberg Pen: Steve Watene 2	Referee: Stuart Billman

Final

	16 September	Marist	13-11	Mount Albert	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: John Anderson, William Grotte, Gordon Midgley Con: John Anderson Pen: John Anderson		Try: Bruce Donaldson Con: Bruce Donaldson Pen: Bruce Donaldson 3	Referee: K McIvor

Phelan Shield

The Phelan Shield was played for by teams who were defeated in the first round of the Roope Rooster knockout competition.

Round 1

	2 September	City	9-3	North Shore	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Jack Silva, Raesbeck, A Smith		Try: G Brown	Referee: O Chalmers

	2 September	Newton	16-14	Ponsonby	Carlaw Park 2
	1:30	Try: M Housham, R Proctor, Mortimer Stephens, Cyril Blacklaws Con: S Anderson, Wilfred Brimble		Try: W Dormer, W Briggs, Saunders, Carr Con: Edgar Morgan	Referee: Stuart Billman

Round 2

	9 September	Papakura	12-14	Newton	Prince Edward Park, Papakura
	3:00	Try: J Fogarty, Trevor Hosken Con: J McInnes 2 Pen: J Mcinnes		Try: Linley Sanders 2, H Brady, Simpson Drop: Claude Dempsey	Referee: Roy Otto

Semifinals

	16 September	City	21-9	Newton	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: A Smith, Raesbeck, Leslie Wehner, James Brassey, Owen Hughes Con: A Smith 2, John Magee		Try: Clem Proctor Con: S Anderson Pen: S Anderson 2	Referee: T Evans

	16 September	Richmond	26-16	Manukau	Carlaw Park 2
	3:00	Try: Abbie Graham 2, Merv Devine 2, Maurice Potter 2 Con: Charles Webb 4		Try: Harris 2, J Gregory, Steve Watene Con: Cyril Wiberg 2	Referee: Jack Donovan

Final

	30 September	City	15-12	Richmond	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: Herbert Thompson, A Smith, Owen Hughes Con: A Smith 2 Pen: A Smith		Try: Abbie Graham, Merv Devine Con: Edgar Takle 2 Pen: Charles Webb	Referee: Jack Hawkes

Stormont Shield (champion of champions)

Final

Malcolm Cato kicked a drop goal for Mount Albert after recently having switched from the rugby code. He went overseas to join the war effort in early 1941 and was killed in an aircraft accident on July 16, 1942, aged 25.

	23 September	Mount Albert	21-9	Marist	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Roy Hardgrave 3, Martin Hansen, Bruce Donaldson Con: Bruce Donaldson 2 Drop: Malcolm Cato		Try: Jimmy Matthews, Gordon Midgley, Kenneth Finlayson	Referee: Stuart Billman

Seven-a-side tournament

On April 8 a seven-a-side tournament was held at Carlaw Park between the senior teams prior to the Eastern Suburbs XIII match against Marist.

	Date		Score		Score	Venue
Section 1, Round 1	8 April	Papakura	WBD	Manukau	LBD	Carlaw Park 1, 1:30
		Richmond	18	City	3	Carlaw Park 1, 1:45
		Mount Albert	29	Newton	0	Carlaw Park 1, 2:00
		Ponsonby	21	North Shore	3	Carlaw Park 1, 2:15
Section 1, Round 2		Richmond	16	Papakura	0	Carlaw Park
		Ponsonby	13	Mount Albert	10	Carlaw Park
Section 2, Round 1		Richmond	11	City	8	Carlaw Park 2, 1:30
		Mount Albert	WBD	Manukau	LBD	Carlaw Park 2, 1:45
		Newton	18	North Shore	0	Carlaw Park 2, 2:00
Section 2, Round 2		Ponsonby	8	Richmond	5	Carlaw Park
Section 1 Semifinal		Ponsonby	21	Richmond	0	Carlaw Park
Section 2 Semifinal		Newton	25	Mount Albert	5	Carlaw Park
Final		Ponsonby	23	Newton	0	Carlaw Park

Top try scorers and point scorers

Top try scorers
No	Player	Team	Tries
1	Roy Hardgrave	Mount Albert	14
2	Mortimer Stephens	Newton	11
3	Abbie Graham	Richmond	9
3	Joseph Gunning	Mount Albert	9
3	Jimmy Matthews	Marist	9
3	Gordon Midgley	Marist	9
7	Ray Halsey	Marist	8
7	Linley Sanders	Newton	8
9	Jack Brodrick	Manukau	7
9	Bruce Donaldson	Mount Albert	7
9	A Smith	City	7
9	Dave Solomon	Richmond	7

Top point scorers
No	Player	Team	T	C	P	DG	Pts
1	Bruce Donaldson	Mount Albert	7	28	20	0	117
2	John Anderson	Marist	4	17	18	0	82
3	Jack Smith	North Shore	2	18	16	1	76
4	J McInnes	Papakura	5	13	15	0	71
5	Jack Hemi	Manukau	1	20	12	0	67
6	S Anderson	Newton	1	10	11	0	45
7	Roy Hardgrave	Mount Albert	14	0	0	0	42
8	Wilfred Brimble	Newton	1	8	8	0	35
9	Arthur Kay	Ponsonby	4	7	3	0	32
9	Tom Chase	Manukau	6	3	4	0	33

Senior reserve competitions

Norton Cup standings

Team	Pld	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Richmond Rovers reserves	13	13	0	0	280	33	26
Mount Albert United reserves	15	11	0	4	333	107	22
Ponsonby United reserves	13	10	0	3	192	84	20
City Rovers reserves	14	7	0	7	104	181	14
Marist Old Boys reserves	13	6	1	6	109	150	13
North Shore Albions reserves	12	5	0	7	95	157	10
Papakura reserves	14	4	1	9	118	168	9
Manukau reserves	14	2	0	12	78	227	4
Newton Rangers reserves	12	1	0	11	53	258	2

Norton Cup results

In round 1 Papakura defaulted to Manukau with it being reported during the week that the team had “suffered seriously from influenza”. Following round 16 Richmond were congratulated on securing the championship. Ponsonby appealed the result suffered in that same round claiming that Richmond had played an ineligible player since the match was a ‘final’. They said that he had played 5 matches for the senior side already so should not have been allowed to play. The league said that the game was not a final and so the player was in order.

	Date		Score		Score	Referee	Venue
Round 1	22 April	Marist	13	City	3	H Tate	Auckland Domain 1, 3:00
-	22 April	Richmond	13	North Shore	3	T Evans	Auckland Domain 1, 1:30
-	22 April	Manukau	WBD	Papakura	LBD	A Pearson	Auckland Domain 3, 3:00
-	22 April	Ponsonby	19	Newton	2	K McIvor	Auckland Domain 3, 1:30
Round 2	29 April	Richmond	17	Mount Albert	0	G Kelly	Auckland Domain 2, 3:00
-	29 April	North Shore	15	Manukau	5	Jack Donovan	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
-	29 April	City	WBD	Newton	LBD	Roy Otto	Auckland Domain 6, 3:00
-	29 April	Marist	8	Papakura	3	A Pearson	Auckland Domain 6, 1:30
Round 3	6 May	Ponsonby	32	City	0	Stuart Billman	Auckland Domain 1, 3:00
-	6 May	Mount Albert	42	Manukau	7	Jack Donovan	Auckland Domain 1, 1:30
-	6 May	Papakura	16	Newton	5	Jack Hawkes	Auckland Domain 5, 3:00
-	6 May	Marist	7	North Shore	3	J Gedye	Auckland Domain 5, 1:30
Round 4	13 May	Ponsonby	?	Papakura	?	A Pearson	Carlaw Park 3, 1:30
-	13 May	Richmond	36	Manukau	0	Maurice Wetherill	Auckland Domain 2, 3:00
-	13 May	Marist	10	Mount Albert	5	A Kinnaird	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
-	13 May	North Shore	?	Newton	?	G Kelly	Devonport Domain, 1:30
Round 5	20 May	Ponsonby	35	Marist	6	Stuart Billman	Carlaw Park 2, 1:30
-	20 May	Papakura	8	Richmond	44	H Tate	Prince Edward Park, Papakura, 1:30
-	20 May	City	13	Manukau	3	T Evans	Auckland Domain 2, 3:00
-	20 May	Mount Albert	22	North Shore	2	Jack Hawkes	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
Round 6	27 May	Mount Albert	28	City	7	E Pope	Auckland Domain 5, 3pm
-	27 May	Richmond	20	Ponsonby	0	Stuart Billman	Auckland Domain 5, 1:30
-	27 May	Papakura	14	North Shore	8	J Jones	Auckland Domain 1, 3:00
-	27 May	Newton	7	Manukau	6	E Longville	Auckland Domain 1, 1:30
Round 7	3 June	Richmond	70	Newton	4	Jack Hawkes	Auckland Domain 3, 3:00
-	3 June	Ponsonby	5	Mount Albert	4	K McIvor	Auckland Domain 3, 1:30
-	3 June	Marist	14	Manukau	3	A Kinnaird	Auckland Domain 5, 3:00
-	3 June	City	12	North Shore	10	A Barnhill	Auckland Domain 5, 1:30
Round 8	10 June	Marist	24	Newton	2	J Cottingham	Carlaw Park 2, 1:30
-	10 June	Ponsonby	19	Manukau	3	A Smith	Auckland Domain 2, 3:00
-	10 June	Mount Albert	21	Papakura	11	E Korn	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
-	10 June	Richmond	20	City	3	?	?
Round 9	17 June	Ponsonby	17	North Shore	3	E Korn	Auckland Domain 1, 3:00
-	17 June	Mount Albert	36	Newton	4	A Pearson	Auckland Domain 1, 1:30
-	17 June	City	18	Papakura	13	A Kinnaird	Auckland Domain 5, 3:00
-	17 June	Richmond	22	Marist	5	Stuart Billman	Auckland Domain 5, 1:30
Round 10	24 June	Manukau	5	Papakura	14	A Kinnaird	Waikaraka Park, Onehunga, 1:30
-	24 June	City	13	Marist	5	T Evans	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
-	24 June	North Shore	?	Richmond	?	H Tate	Auckland Domain 6, 3:00
-	24 June	Ponsonby	26	Newton	12	Roy Otto	Auckland Domain 6, 1:30
Round 11	1 July	Richmond	18	Mount Albert	7	Jack Hawkes	Auckland Domain 2, 3pm
-	1 July	North Shore	11	Manukau	10	A Kinnaird	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
-	1 July	Marist	5	Papakura	5	O Chalmers	Auckland Domain 6, 1:30
-	1 July	City	6	Newton	0	G Barnhill	Auckland Domain 6, 1:30
Round 12	date	Ponsonby	?	Manukau	?	J Gedye	Auckland Domain 1, 1:30
-	8 July	Richmond	8	City	0	J Jones	Auckland Domain 5, 1:30
-	8 July	Mount Albert	21	Papakura	5	A Smith	Outer Domain, 1:30
-	8 July	Newton	?	Marist	?	J O’Shannessy	Victoria Park 2, 3:00
Round 13	13 July	Papakura	18	Newton	8	Jack Hawkes	Auckland Domain 5, 1:30
-	13 July	Ponsonby	22	City	5	K McIvor	Auckland Domain 5, 3:00
-	13 July	North Shore	16	Marist	12	Roy Otto	Auckland Domain 3, 3:00
-	13 July	Mount Albert	44	Manukau	4	G Kelly	Auckland Domain 3, 1:30
Round 14	22 July	Richmond	WBD	Manukau	LBD	A Smith	Auckland Domain 2, 3:00
-	22 July	Mount Albert	40	Marist	0	J Jones	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
-	22 July	Ponsonby	14	Papakura	3	C Korn	Auckland Domain 6, 3:00
-	22 July	North Shore	13	Newton	7	E Pope	Auckland Domain 6, 1:30
Round 15	29 July	Ponsonby	WBD	Marist	LBD	O Chalmers	Auckland Domain 1, 3:00
-	29 July	Mount Albert	30	North Shore	0	A Appleton	Auckland Domain 1, 1:30
-	29 July	Richmond	WBD	Papakura	LBD	G Kelly	Auckland Domain 5, 3:00
-	29 July	City	9	Manukau	8	A Pearson	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
Round 16	5 August	Richmond	12	Ponsonby	3	H Marshall	Carlaw Park 1, 1:30
-	5 August	Mount Albert	19	City	15	G Kelly	Auckland Domain 2, 3:00
-	5 August	North Shore	11	Papakura	8	Stuart Billman	Auckland Domain 6, 3:00
-	5 August	Manukau	24	Newton	2	J O’Shannessey	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
Round 17	12 August	Richmond	?	Newton	?	J Gedye	Auckland Domain 6, 3:00
-	12 August	North Shore	?	City	?	A Lennie	Auckland Domain 6, 1:30
-	12 August	Marist	?	Manukau	?	O Chalmers	Auckland Domain 2, 3:00
-	12 August	Mount Albert	14	Ponsonby	0	K Mcivor	Auckland Domain 2, 1:30
Round 18	19 August	Richmond	?	Marist	?	H Tate	Auckland Domain 1, 3:00
-	19 August	City	?	Newton	?	Roy Otto	Auckland Domain 1, 1:30

Stallard Cup (knockout competition)

Stallard Cup results

	Date		Score		Score	Referee	Venue
Round 1	26 August	Richmond	W	Mount Albert	L	T Evans	Auckland Domain 3, 3:00
-	26 August	Newton	W	Manukau	L	A Ansell	Auckland Domain 3, 1:30
-	26 August	Ponsonby	W	Papakura	L	G Kelly	Auckland Domain 5, 3:00
-	26 August	Otahuhu	W	North Shore	L	H Marshall	Auckland Domain 5, 3:00
Semifinals	2 September	Otahuhu	13	Ponsonby	8	H Tate	Auckland Domain 2, 3:00
-	2 September	Richmond	28	Newton	0	A Ansell	Auckland Domain 6, 3:00
Final	16 September	Richmond	W	Otahuhu	L	A Lennie	Carlaw Park 2, 1:30

Senior B grade competitions

In the Sharman Cup Otahuhu won with Ellerslie runner up. The first round featured a bye for Green Lane as Northcote was not able to field a team until round 2. Several results were not reported in any of the Auckland newspapers though Otahuhu winning the competition was reported.

Sharman Cup standings

The standings are incomplete as all teams had match scores unreported (Ellerslie x 2), Green Lane (x1), R.V. (x2), Otahuhu (x2), Point Chevalier (x2), and Northcote (x3).

Team	Pld	W	D	L	F	A	Pts
Otahuhu Rovers senior B	8	6	1	1	83	21	13
Ellerslie United senior B	8	6	0	2	123	36	12
Point Chevalier senior B	8	4	0	4	49	53	8
Green Lane senior B	7	3	1	3	53	27	7
R.V. (Harvey & Sons Ltd senior B)	7	1	0	6	27	95	2
Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers senior B	6	1	0	5	23	100	2

Sharman Cup results

In their round 3 match the entire Green Lane side walked off the field in protest at the referee's decision. The referee was J. Gedye with the “incident occurring shortly before full time”. Point Chevalier were leading 10–6 at the time. Green Lane players stated later “that the play had been clean and that their action had been taken solely in protest to a decision by the referee”. in round 7 referee K. McIvor called off the match before it started because one of the teams only had 8 players after being “handicapped by influenza and injuries to players”. When dealing with the matter later the control board stated that a match should go ahead provided a team had 7 players and “desired to play”. Otahuhu were congratulated on winning the competition following round 10.

	Date		Score		Score	Referee	Venue
Round 1	29 April	Otahuhu	?	R.V.	?	Ted Mincham	Otahuhu, 3:00
-	29 April	Ellerslie	15	Point Chevalier	0	K McIvor	Auckland Domain, 3:00
Round 2	6 May	Point Chevalier	2	Otahuhu	8	K McIvor	Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3:00
-	6 May	R.V.	12	Green Lane	10	Ted Mincham	Victoria Park 2, 3:00
-	6 May	Ellerslie	32	Northcote	3	P Merrick	Ellerslie School
Round 3	13 May	Otahuhu	7	Ellerslie	2	H Tate	Otahuhu, 3:00
-	13 May	Green Lane	6	Point Chevalier	10	J Gedye	Green Lane, 3:00
-	13 May	Northcote	?	R.V.	?	K McIvor	Stafford Park, Northcote, 3:00
Round 4	20 May	Green Lane	7	Otahuhu	7	K McIvor	Green Lane, 3:00
-	20 May	Ellerslie	19	R.V.	2	A Kinnaird	Ellerslie Domain, 3:00
-	20 May	Point Chevalier	15	Northcote	3	R Otto	Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3:00
Round 5	27 May	Point Chevalier	11	R.V.	6	A Pearson	Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3:00
-	27 May	Green Lane	12	Ellerslie	11	K McIvor	Green Lane, 3:00
-	27 May	Otahuhu	24	Northcote	0	G Kelly	Otahuhu, 3:00
Round 6	3 June	Otahuhu	17	R.V.	2	E Korn	Victoria Park 2, 3:00
-	3 June	Point Chevalier	?	Ellerslie	?	T Evans	Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3:00
-	3 June	Green Lane	13	Northcote	3	H Tate	Outer Domain, 3:00
Round 7	10 June	Otahuhu	8	Point Chevalier	0	A Pearson	Otahuhu, 3:00
-	10 June	Green Lane	ABN	R.V.	ABN	K McIvor	Green Lane, 3:00
-	10 June	Northcote	7	Ellerslie	13	H Tate	Stafford Park, Northcote, 3:00
Round 8	17 June	Ellerslie	8	Otahuhu	5	K McIvor	Mount Wellington, 3:00
-	17 June	Point Chevalier	3	Green Lane	5	J Jones	Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3:00
-	17 June	Northcote	7	R.V.	3	E Longville	Victoria Park, 3:00
Round 9	24 June	Otahuhu	7	Green Lane	0	J Hawkes	Otahuhu, 3:00
-	24 June	Ellerslie	23	R.V.	0	Frank Delgrosso	Outer Domain, 3:00
-	24 June	Northcote	?	Point Chevalier	?	E Longville	Stafford Park, Northcote, 3:00
Round 10	1 July	Point Chevalier	8	R.V.	2	J Cottingham	Western Springs, 3:00
-	1 July	Ellerslie	?	Green Lane	?	Frank Delgrosso	Ellerslie Domain, 3:00
-	1 July	Otahuhu	?	Northcote	?	T Evans	Green Lane, 3:00

Walmsley Shield (knockout competition)

As in previous seasons due to the short nature of the championship competition the Walmsley Shield knockout competition was played over one full round. The matches were played at neutral venues. In round 4 R.V. defaulted their match and withdrew from the competition owing to illness and injuries. The final was due to be played in late August but Otahuhu were entering the reserve grade knockout competition and so Ellerslie agreed to postpone the Walmesley Shield final until a later date which was ultimately September 9. Otahuhu won the final 5-3 which was played at Manukau. Northcote won the Foster Shield, presumably for finishing the 5 match round in first place (prior to the final).

Walmesley Shield results

	Date		Score		Score	Referee	Venue
Round 1	15 July	Otahuhu	WBD	R.V.	LBD	E Longville	Green Lane, 3:00
-	29 July	Ellerslie	?	Point Chevalier	?	E Pope	Western Springs, 3:15
-	29 July	Green Lane	?	Northcote	?	G Barnhill	Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3:00
Round 2	29 July	Otahuhu	13	Point Chevalier	3	G Barnhill	Green Lane, 3:00
-	29 July	R.V.	?	Green Lane	?	H Marshall	Outer Domain, 3:00
-	29 July	Ellerslie	?	Northcote	?	Frank Delgrosso	Victoria Park, 3:00
Round 3	5 August	Otahuhu	5	Ellerslie	5	Frank Delgrosso	Manukau, 3:00
-	5 August	Green Lane	?	Point Chevalier	?	E Pope	Avondale Racecourse, 3:00
-	5 August	Northcote	?	R.V.	?	A Pearson	Walker Park, Point Chevalier, 3:00
Round 4	12 August	Otahuhu	?	Green Lane	?	H Tate	Mount Wellington, 3:00
-	12 August	Ellerslie	WBD	R.V.	LBD	J Hawkes	Green Lane, 3:00
-	12 August	Point Chevalier	10	Northcote	6	T Evans	Western Springs, 3:00
Round 5	19 August	Ellerslie	24	Green Lane	0	A Lennie	Manukau, 3:00
-	19 August	Otahuhu	38	Northcote	0	T Evans	Green Lane, 3:00
Final	9 September	Otahuhu	5	Ellerslie	3	J Hawkes	Manukau, 3:00

Other club matches and lower grades

Lower grade clubs

On October 4 the junior control board advised that Edmund Walter Garrod of the Marist club's third grade team had won the Dickson medal for the most improved player.

Grades were made of the following teams with the winning team in bold:

• Third Grade: (Section 1) City Rovers A, Manukau, Marist Old Boys, Mount Albert United, Newton Rangers, Otahuhu Rovers, Papakura (Section 2) Avondale, City Rovers B, Glenora, North Shore Albions, Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers, Point Chevalier, Ponsonby United, R.V., Richmond Rovers. Otahuhu won the championship after winning a best of three series against Richmond. Otahuhu also won the third grade knockout when they beat Newton 36–4.

• Fourth grade Gillett Cup: City Rovers, Green Lane, Manukau, Mount Albert United, Newmarket, North Shore Albions, Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers, Otahuhu Rovers, Papakura, Ponsonby United, Richmond Rovers. Won jointly by City Rovers and Mount Albert United who drew 11–11 in the final. City Rovers won the knockout competition.
• Fifth grade: Avondale, Ellerslie United, Glenora, Marist Old Boys, Newmarket, Papakura, Point Chevalier, Richmond Rovers. Ellerslie won the knockout competition.
• Sixth grade: City Rovers, Ellerslie United, Manukau, Mount Albert United, North Shore Albions, Otahuhu Rovers, Richmond Rovers. Richmond beat Otahuhu 8–0 in the championship final while City won the knockout competition.
• Seventh grade: City Rovers, Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers, Papakura, Point Chevalier, Ponsonby United, Richmond Rovers. Papakura win the knockout competition with Ponsonby, Richmond, and Point Chevalier finishing equal second in the knockout.

Schoolboys

• Senior (Lou Rout trophy): Ellerslie, Mount Albert, Newton, North Shore, Northcote, Otahuhu, Richmond. Richmond won the knockout competition.
• Intermediate (Newport and Eccles Memorial Shield): (Section A) Avondale, Mount Albert, Newton, Richmond, Point Chevalier, Ponsonby (Section B) Ellerslie, Green Lane, Manukau, North Shore, Newmarket, St Patricks. Ponsonby won the knockout competition beating North Shore 5–0. They also won the champion of champions by beating Ellerslie.
• Junior: Glenora, Green Lane, Manukau, Newmarket, Northcote, Point Chevalier, St Patricks. Green Lane also won the knockout competition.

Schoolboy gala

A schoolboy gala was held at Carlaw Park On October 14. It featured the final of the fourth grade between Mount Albert and City which resulted in an 11-all draw, along with the crowning of the schoolboys’ queen which was Miss Dick. Other events were held such as running races, goal kicking competitions and a tug-o-war.

Other notable matches

	20 May	Portland-Hikurangi	20-28	Newton	Jubilee Park, Whangarei
	3:00	Try: Springfellow 2, Flesher 2 Con: C Hamilton 3 Pen: C Hamilton		Try: Brimble, B McKenzie, D McKenzie, H Kendall, Mortimer Stephens, Ginders, Claude Dempsey, Linley Sanders Con: Linley Sanders, S Anderson	Referee: J Hill

	3 June	City-Portland	12-21	Papakura	Jubilee Park, Whangarei
	3:00	Try: Murray 2, Vince Payne, Bowyer		Try: Fitzpatrick, Cooke, Harold Milliken, Galloway, Gibson Con: J McInnes 2	Referee: E Bowyer

	17 June	Manukau	9-8	Huntly District	Waikaraka Park, Onehunga
	3:00	Try: Tom Chase 2, Panapa		Try: Brooks, Raynor Pen: Shaw

	16 July	Kensington & City combined	0-13	Richmond reserves	Jubilee Park, Whangarei
	3:00			Try: Sale, Purvis, Graham Con: Edgar Takle 2	Referee: J Hill

	29 July	City (Whangarei)	9-29	Newton reserves	Jubilee Park, Whangarei
	3:00	Try: Gough, Hirtzell, Lenne		Try: Linley Sanders 3, R Proctor, Tredea, M Housham, Preston Con: Linley Sanders 3, Hill

Other Matches

	Date		Score		Score	Referee	Venue
Friendly Match	22 July	Rotorua	13	City	12	-	Rotorua
Friendly Match	2 September	Rotorua	14	Ellerslie Senior B	8	-	Rotorua
Friendly Match	30 September	Rotorua	31	Ponsonby	22	-	Rotorua

Representative fixtures

South Auckland (Waikato) v Tāmaki (Auckland Māori)

There were no match reports with only the score stated as being a 19–8 win for the South Auckland team. It was also remarked that George Nēpia had played brilliantly in the game.

	28 May	South Auckland (Waikato)	19-8	Tāmaki (Auckland Māori)	Davies Park, Huntly
	3:00	Try: Unknown		Try: Unknown	Referee: Stuart Billman

Tāmaki (Auckland Māori) v Auckland Pakeha

Jack Brodrick scoring for Auckland Māori.

Ernie Asher was the selector for the Auckland Māori side while R. Doble selected the Auckland Pakeha team. Richmond were playing Marist on the same afternoon and so no players from either team were chosen for the match. Jack Hemi kicked a penalty goal from a yard inside his own half.

	5 June	Auckland Māori	19-15	Auckland Pakeha	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Jack Hemi 2, Jack Brodrick Con: Bruce Donaldson 2 Pen: Bruce Donaldson 2, Jack Hemi		Try: Roy Nurse, Arthur Mcinnarney, Bob Banham Con: Des Herring, Verdun Scott Pen: Verdun Scott

South Auckland (Waikato) v Tāmaki (Auckland Māori)

There were no match reports so it is unknown what the score was or who took the field exactly.

	11 June	South Auckland (Waikato)	?-?	Tāmaki (Auckland Māori)	Davies Park, Huntly
	3:00	Try: Unknown		Try: Unknown

Inter Island match

Wally Tittleton was chosen as the North Island captain while Rex King captained the South Island.

	8 July	North Island	35-13	South Island	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Roy Nurse 2, Wally Tittleton, Laurie Mills, Dave Solomon 2, Pita Ririnui Con: Jack Hemi 3, Dave Solomon Pen: Jack Hemi 3		Try: Ces Davison, J Clarke, Rex King Con: Ces Davison Pen: Ces Davison	Referee: Ralph Otto

New Zealand Probables v New Zealand Possibles

Jack Smith (Possibles) and Bob Banham (Probables) captained the sides.

	8 July	NZ Probables	31-17	NZ Possibles	Carlaw Park 1
	1:30	Try: R Chinnery, Bob Banham, Bert Leatherbarrow 2, Joseph Gunning, Clarrie Petersen, Barnard Con: T Shaw, Tom Chase 4		Try: Bruce Donaldson, Brian Riley, Peter Mahima Con: Jack Smith 3 Pen: Jack Smith	Referee: G Kelly

New Zealand Probables v New Zealand Possibles

	11 July	NZ Probables	27-18	NZ Possibles	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Tom Chase 2, N Kiely, George Mitchell, W Bellamy Con: T Shaw 2, Tom Chase, Verdun Scott Pen: Tom Chase, Verdun Scott		Try: B McKenzie, Joe Cootes, W Cameron, Arthur McInnarney Con: Jack Smith, H Marshall Pen: Jack Smith

Auckland v South Auckland (Waikato)

Stan Prentice was named to coach the Auckland side. George Nepia was originally selected for Auckland but withdrew.

	5 August	Auckland	26-17	South Auckland (Waikato)	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Roy Hardgrave 3, Bruce Donaldson, Des Herring, Clarrie Peterson Con: Bruce Donaldson 3 Pen: Bruce Donaldson		Try: E Tukere, L Raynor, N Gunn Con: L Powell 2 Pen: L Powell, T Shaw	Referee: O Chalmers

Tāmaki (Auckland Māori) v Bay of Plenty Māori (Waitangi Shield)

This match was originally scheduled to be played on August 17 but was postponed due to the state of Carlaw Park which had been badly affected by the wet weather.

	24 August	Tāmaki	3-3	Bay of Plenty Māori	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: H Kendall		Try: Wilson	Referee: A Lennie

Auckland v Wellington

	2 September	Auckland	23-9	Wellington	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Roy Nurse 2, W McKenzie, Bruce Donaldson, Walter Cameron Con: Bruce Donaldson 3 Pen: Bruce Donaldson		Try: H Edie, P Herkt, Carroll	Referee: W.E. Simpson

Auckland Pākehā v Tāmaki (Auckland Māori)

There were no players included in either side from Marist, City, or Richmond, with the later two teams playing in the Phelan Shield final which was the curtain-raiser.

	30 September	Auckland Pākehā	15-12	Tāmaki (Auckland Māori)	Carlaw Park 1
	3:00	Try: Basil Cranch, Roy Nurse, Des Herring Con: Claude Dempsey, Des Herring Pen: J Cato		Try: Bruce Donaldson, Steve Watene Con: George Nepia Pen: George Nepia, Bruce Donaldson	Referee: O Chalmers

Auckland representative matches played and scoring

No	Name	Club Team	Play	Tries	Con	Pen	Points
1	Bruce Donaldson	Mount Albert	2	2	6	2	22
2	Roy Hardgrave	Mount Albert	2	3	0	0	9
3	Roy Nurse	Ponsonby	2	2	0	0	6
4	W McKenzie	Newton	2	1	0	0	3
4	Walter Cameron	Mount Albert	2	1	0	0	3
4	Clarrie Peterson	Ponsonby	2	1	0	0	3
4	Des Herring	Mount Albert	1	1	0	0	3
8	Claude Dempsey	Newton	2	0	0	0	0
8	Abbie Graham	Richmond	2	0	0	0	0
8	Huck Flanagan	Ponsonby	2	0	0	0	0
8	Richard Shadbolt	Mount Albert	2	0	0	0	0
8	Wilfred Brimble	Newton	1	0	0	0	0
8	Alf Broadhead	Richmond	1	0	0	0	0
8	Merv Devine	Richmond	1	0	0	0	0
8	Joseph Gunning	Mount Albert	1	0	0	0	0
8	W Walker	Mount Albert	1	0	0	0	0

Tāmaki (Auckland Māori) representative matches played and scoring

The Māori side played in 5 matches in total. The first match was at Davies Park in Huntly and there was no match report. That match and several others had squads published but not match day teams so all squad players have been credited with playing regardless of whether they did or not. There was no scoring reported in two of the games so the scoring is incomplete.

No	Name	Club Team	Play	Tries	Con	Pen	Points
1	Bruce Donaldson	Mount Albert	3	1	2	3	13
2	Jack Hemi	Manukau	2	2	0	1	8
3	George Nepia	Manukau	4	0	1	1	4
4	Jack Brodrick	Manukau	3	1	0	0	3
4	H Kendall	Newton	4	1	0	0	3
4	Steve Watene	Manukau	1	1	0	0	3
7	S Hapeta	North Shore	5	0	0	0	0
7	Peter Mahima	Manukau	4	0	0	0	0
7	Jack Tristram	Mount Albert	4	0	0	0	0
7	Tom Chase	Manukau	3	0	0	0	0
7	Martin Hansen	Mount Albert	3	0	0	0	0
7	Hawea Mataira	City	3	0	0	0	0
7	P Awhitu	Manukau	3	0	0	0	0
7	Waka McLeod	Manukau	2	0	0	0	0
7	Jackie Rata	City	3	0	0	0	0
7	Pita Ririnui	Manukau	3	0	0	0	0
7	M Housham	Newton	2	0	0	0	0
7	R Proctor	Newton	2	0	0	0	0
7	Ted Brimble	Newton	2	0	0	0	0
7	Walter Brimble	Manukau	2	0	0	0	0
7	W Briggs	Ponsonby	2	0	0	0	0
7	J Marsh	Manukau	2	0	0	0	0
7	Ratu	Manukau	2	0	0	0	0
7	Jack McLeod	Richmond	1	0	0	0	0
7	J Gregory	Manukau	1	0	0	0	0
7	Joseph Hapi	City	1	0	0	0	0
7	Munro	Manukau	1	0	0	0	0
7	Taoho	South Auckland	1	0	0	0	0
7	Tukere	South Auckland	1	0	0	0	0
7	W R Walker	Manukau	1	0	0	0	0
7	Wilfred Brimble	Newton	1	0	0	0	0

Auckland Pakehā representative matches played and scoring

No	Name	Club Team	Play	Tries	Con	Pen	Points
1	Des Herring	Mount Albert	2	2	1	0	8
2	Roy Nurse	Ponsonby	2	2	0	0	6
3	Verdun Scott	North Shore	1	0	1	1	4
4	Arthur McInnarney	Mount Albert	1	1	0	0	3
4	Bob Banham	Mount Albert	1	1	0	0	3
4	Basil Cranch	Mount Albert	1	1	0	0	3
7	Claude Dempsey	Newton	1	0	1	0	2
7	Malcolm Cato	Mount Albert	1	0	0	1	2
9	Joseph Gunning	Mount Albert	2	0	0	0	0
9	Clarrie Peterson	Ponsonby	2	0	0	0	0
9	Richard Shadbolt	Mount Albert	2	0	0	0	0
9	Walter Cameron	Mount Albert	1	0	0	0	0
9	J Flanagan	Ponsonby	1	0	0	0	0
9	Angus Gault	Manukau	1	0	0	0	0
9	Roy Hardgrave	Mount Albert	1	0	0	0	0
9	Arthur Kay	Ponsonby	1	0	0	0	0
9	Bert Leatherbarrow	Mount Albert	1	0	0	0	0
9	W McKenzie	Newton	1	0	0	0	0
9	Ernie Pinches	Mount Albert	1	0	0	0	0
9	Brian Riley	Ponsonby	1	0	0	0	0
9	Jack Smith	North Shore	1	0	0	0	0
9	Ivor Stirling	North Shore	1	0	0	0	0
9	W Walker	Mount Albert	1	0	0	0	0
9	W Bell	?	1	0	0	0	0

Annual general meetings and club news

Auckland Rugby League Schools Committee

They held their annual meeting in mid May. President Mr. R.E. Newport congratulated the management on the progress they had made since the competition's inauguration with last year being a “record season”. Officers were elected as follows:- Patron, Dr. M.G. Pezaro; president, Mr. R.E. Newport; chairman of committee, Mr. A. Stanley; secretary, Mr. L Rout; selectors, senior, Mr. S. Dickey; intermediate, Mr. V. Rose. They deiced that where possible grades would be zoned with the season start date “tentatively fixed” for April 27.

Auckland Rugby League Junior Management Committee

The league decided to place on record their appreciation of the services of Mr. W.F. Clarke, the secretary. For the nine seats on the management committee, 13 nominations were received and the club ballot resulted:- D. Wilkie, I. Stonex, C. Howe, E. Chapmen, T. Carey, A. Hopkinson, M.E. McNamara, T. McIntosh and W. Berger, Messrs. Carey and McIntosh are new members. Mr. Wilkie was subsequently reappointed chairman. It was also decided to begin the junior championships on May 29. Mr. A Stanley resigned as chairman of the schools’ management committee in late May. Mr. V. Rose was appointed as deputy-chairman for the remainder of the season.

On July 4 the junior control board decided that all junior players should parade at Carlaw Park on July 22 to farewell the New Zealand team which was touring England and France. At their October 10 meeting it was decided “to confer with the clubs with a view to urging the amalgamation of the senior B and senior reserve grades.

Auckland Rugby League Referees Association

The annual meeting was held on March 7. Their report stated that she season had been very successful there being many new members. J. Donovan won the Carey Cup for being the most improved referee. Mr. Artie Rae was made a life member. The following officers were elected:-President, Mr Les Edgar Bull; vice-president, Mr G. McGowatt; executive, Messrs. R. Otto, Maurice Wetherill, J. Hawkes; delegates Messrs. William Mincham (Control Board), J. Short (junior management), G. Kelly (schools’ committee), and L.E. Bull (N.Z.R.L. Referees’ Association); official critic, Mr. A. Saunders; honorary secretary, Mr T.E. Skinner; treasurer, Mr A.E. Chapman; appointment board, Messrs. Artie Rae, and M. Renton; social committee, Messrs. A. Saunders, Maurice Wetherill and William Mincham; auditor, Mr Percy Rogers.

On March 27 Percy Rogers was made a life member of the Referees Association. He was an international referee and had been an active member for 16 years as well as being on the executive. At the same meeting the association accepted the resignations of Mr. W.H. Skelton who had accepted a coaching position, and Mr. H.T. Mcintosh who was now a member of the junior management. At the April 4 meeting Mr. William Mincham was made a life member following 25 years of “fine service”. William's son was Ted Mincham the New Zealand representative, and his grandson Robert Mincham would later represent New Zealand also. At the same meeting Mr. Freeman Thompson's resignation was “received with regret”. at their meeting on May 8 Frank Delgrosso, the former New Zealand international and long time Ponsonby player was elected by ballot as a member of the Referees’ Association. On October 1 the referees held their annual picnic at Mr. L. Pauling's farm at Te Atatū. Mr. An Ansell was presented with the Carey Cup for the most improved referee of the season.

Avondale League Football Club

In January the Avondale League Football Club wrote to the New Lynn Borough Council asking if they could use the New Lynn Domain ground for the 1939 season. The council decided that their request “would be given favourable consideration if the ground was suitable”. Avondale held their annual meeting on February 8 at the Labour Party's Rooms in Avondale. At the junior management committee meeting on May 9 they received a report from the Avondale club that they had acquired an area of ground on the Avondale racecourse. In mid June the Avondale club held a “successful fancy dress dance… in aid of funds for their candidate in the schoolboys’ queen competition”. Guests of honour included “members of the Auckland Rugby League ladies’ committee, Mesdames Culpan, Scott, Stonex, Howe, and Chernside, Mr. Ivan Culpan, and Mr. C. Howe”.

City Rovers Football Club

They held their annual meeting on February 27 at Carlaw Park and it was said to be “the most successful in the history of the club”. Mr George Hunt presided with their report emphasising “the fine play of the senior team which contested the final of the Roope Rooster competition”. C. Raynes was made a life member and Mr. Ernie Asher was congratulated on “reaching his 30th year with the club and 32nd year” involved with the sport. The following officers were elected:- Patron, Mr C. Raynes; president, Mr George Hunt; vice-presidents same as last year with power to add; secretary Mr Ernie Asher; treasurer Mr S. Belshaw; auditor Mr E.J. Phelan; club captain, J. Ragg. Hawea Mataira who had last played for City in 1937 was returning to the club after spending 1938 back on the East Coast. In mid March W.K. Greer, the Canterbury rugby representative joined the City side. He was reported “to be a good fullback, with a year's representative experience as a wing-three quarter”. On July 28 former City player Robert Clark passed away. He had played for City from 1916 to 1920 and represented Auckland in one match in 1919 which was against New Zealand on May 24. He scored a try in the match. Clark was survived by a wife.

On August 28 City held a combined dance with the Ponsonby club at the Metropole Cabaret. The colours used to decorate the venue were blue, black, and red. City held their annual picnic at Tui Glen, Henderson on October 29.

Ellerslie United League Football Club

They held their annual meeting on March 6 at the Parish Hall in Ellerslie with Mr. J. McInnarney presiding. Special mention was made of their senior B side which had won the knockout competition. Their fourth grade team had finished third while their seven-a-side team were runners up in the championship and knockout. Mr. McInnarney was elected a life member. Other officers elected were:- Patron, Mr. A.G. Osborne, M.P.; president, Mr. J. McInnarney; vice-presidents, Messrs. R.H. McIsaac, J. Court, C. Clarke, A. McKenzie, J. Carver, S. Whelan, B. Guy, Finerty, A. Crew, S. Woodhams, J. Pinches, M. Henderson, A. Chapmen; club captain, Mr. F. Chapman; auditors, Messrs. G. Skeen (chairman), R. Hunter, W. Miller, M. Campbell, H. Thomas, A. Strong, H. Johnson, R. Boss, S. Penberton, sen., S. Pemberton, jun., P. Simons, C. Murton, H. Arthur, J. Johnson, S. Harris, C. Spiro and A. Young.

On March 28 at the Ellerslie Borough Council meeting “objections to the curtailment of the number of playing days for the coming season were voiced by a deputation from the Ellerslie League Football Club. Members stated that for the past 14 years the club had been allocated alternate Saturdays during the season. The proposed allocation of one Saturday in three was considered unfair. The club had seven teams and over 100 players who were all local residents. The allocation of the ground for dog-racing was not in keeping with the national physical fitness campaign. The council decided to defer consideration pending replies from the other bodies concerned in the proposed allocation of the ground. In July former vice-president of Ellerslie, Mr. Albert Hutchison Mcintyre died. He was the current deputy Mayor of Ellerslie. On November 1 they held their 21st anniversary dance and prize-giving at St Mary's Hall in Ellerslie.

Glenora Rugby League Football Club

Glenora wrote to the junior management board on June 20 complaining about injuries received due to boot sprigs. The board advised them “that nothing could be done beyond action being taken in conjunction with the Referees’ Association”. While a delegate said that “he had noticed referees inspecting players’ boots recently on various grounds”.

Green Lane Rugby League Club

They reported to the junior management board at their May 9 meeting that Mr. F. Gadd had been appointed secretary for the club. Green Lane advised the league on July 5 that it had decided to invest a portion of its finances in the bonds issued to assist the tour of the New Zealand team. Chairman Campbell said “it was a fine gesture on behalf of the club”.

Manukau Rugby League Football Club

In January the Manukau club entered into negotiations with Ross McKinnon who was “the star of the last Australian team to tour England”. They held their annual meeting at the RSA Hall, Princes Street in Onehunga with Mr S.W. House presiding. Their annual report said it was creditable that the club has contributed five players to the New Zealand tour of Australia. The “placed on record appreciation for the services of their secretary Mr Allen Porter” over the past three years”. The club also noted that they had an urgent need to secure an adequate headquarters and training grounds with the committee authorised to “take steps to obtain them”. The following officers were elected:- President Mr S.W. House; secretary Mr L.G. Healey (vice Mr Allen Porter); treasurer, Mr A Walton; committee, Messrs C. Randrup, H. de Wolfe, J. Brown, and ex office members. They held another gathering on March 9 at the Training Grounds on Galway Street for intending players and supporters, to commence training and to elect a club captain. It was reported on April 28 that Waka McLeod of Tauranga had signed to play for Manukau. He was a Wanganui rugby representative in 1935 and would have played for Taranaki in 1936 but was injured. He then moved back to Tauranga and represented Bay of Plenty in 1937 and 1938. He was 23 years old and weighed 14.5 stone. In mid July it was announced that “a gold medal, donated by Mr. J.F. W. Dickson, for the most sportsmanlike conduct in senior football, was won by J. Hemi” with the presentation to be made at Carlaw Park on July 22 when the New Zealand touring team would be farewelled prior to leaving for England and France.

Marist Old Boys League Football Club

They held their annual meeting on March 2 in the ARL board room with Mr. Joe Sayegh presiding before a “large attendance”. The club was congratulated on it success and the various teams and coaches were referred to. Thanks were “extended to Mr. and Mrs. Glover, W. Cleary, E. McGinn, A. Baird, and S.M. Farrelly for generous practical support”. The following officers were elected:- Patron, his Lordship Bishop Liston; president, Mr. Joe Sayegh; vice-presidents, same as last year, with power to add; hon. secretary, Mr. Jack Kirwan; hon. treasurer, Mr. P Fletcher; club captain, R. Haslam; schoolboys’ delegate, Mr. E. Foster; auditors, Messrs. Hollyrake and B Cotterill; committee Messrs. J. Ball, P. Hughes, F. Webberley, George Copas and W. Maddigan.

Mount Albert United Rugby League Football Club

They held their 11th annual meeting at King George Hall in Mount Albert on February 20. Mr. A.C. Gallagher presided with patron, Mr. H.A. Anderson (Mayor of Mount Albert). ARL chairman Mr. G. Grey Campbell and secretary Ivan Culpan were present. The mayor said that the club “filled a long felt want in the district and he was proud to be identified with it”. The fifth grade team of 1938 was mentioned as it was the first junior team in the club to win a championship. J. Men, of the third grade team won the Mr. J.F.W. Dickson's medal for the most sportsmanlike player in the grade. I. Garrett was awarded the Patron's Cup for the best club schoolboy, C. Allen, of the reserve grade won the Vice-Patron's Cup as best club member, and the President's Trophy for best non-playing member went to A. Jenkinson, coach of the fourth grade and schoolboys. It was also noted that all of the forward pack gained representative honours, Joseph Gunning, Richard Shadbolt, and Bert Leatherbarrow for Auckland, M. Hansen and Jack Tristram for New Zealand Māori, and Des Herring and Clarry McNeil for New Zealand. C. Renton won H. Cotterall's trophy for most improved player. Trophies were given by Mr. Huxford for the best forward and for services rendered were presented to C. Callinan and Claude List, and Frederick List was awarded Mr. Roble's trophy for most consistent forward. Claude List also won the C. Elwin Memorial Cup for the annual 100 yards championship and Eric Cranch won the goal-kicking honours. The club also thanked their supporters the Mount Albert Borough Council and the St. John Ambulance Association. Nine new senior players were “signed at the end of the meeting where the following officers were elected:- Patron, Mr H.A. Anderson; vice-patron, Mr. Arthur Shapton Richards, M.P.; president, Mr. J.R. Johnson (Mr. Gallagher having retired from office), chairman of committee, Mr. R.J. Wilson; club captain, Mr. L. Pearson; honorary secretary, Mr. H.G. Shaw; assistant secretary, Mr. F. Martin; honorary treasurer, Mr. W.E. Schultz; honorary auditor, Mr. S.C. Johnston”. Prior to the start of the season Mount Albert secured the services of Australian Bob Banham who had played and coached in Auckland the previous season. In addition they also signed Bruce Donaldson, the Auckland rugby representative five eighth from the previous season, while R. Cameron was also accompanying Banham from Australia to play. Cameron reportedly weighed 13st 9lb and turned 23 on the day the Mariposa arrived in Auckland on April 3. He had previously played for South Sydney and the Queanbeyan country side.

At the referees meeting on June 12 a complaint was made about the state of Fowlds Park, and the senior delegate was “asked to draw the attention of the control board, with a request for representation of the matter to the Mount Albert Borough Council”

Arthur McInnarney who was selected for the New Zealand team to tour England and France in July received a presentation at his work (the Auckland Star on July 18. At a gathering in their social room at lunchtime Mr. E. Aldridge, “on behalf of employees of New Zealand Newspapers presented [him] with a complete outfit for evening wear, and in doing do said that his fellow workers felt proud of him, seeing that he was the first footballer of the staff ever to be chosen as an overseas representative”. Mr. W. Groves presented him with a dressing case “on behalf of the “Star” Social Club and endorsed the remarks of Mr. Aldridge”.

Newmarket Rugby League Club

The Newmarket club was revived at the start of the season at a general meeting held on February 6 and was granted affiliation as a junior club with the following officers elected: Patron, the Mayor, Mr. S. Donaldson; vice-patron, Mr. E.P. Liddell; president, Mr. E. Buchanan; chairman, Mr. R.E. Newport; honorary secretary, Mr. B.R. Arnott. Delegates: To the junior management, Mr. Moore; to the primary school's management, Mr. O’Connor; honorary treasurer, Mr. Skam; auditor, Mr. H. Wilson.

Newton Rangers Rugby League Football Club

They held their 29th annual meeting at the ARL boardroom on Courthouse Lane “before a large attendance” on February 27. The patron Mr M.J. Hooper “expressed his pleasure at the progress of the game and of the club which he founded just 30 years ago”. The seniors had finished third in the championship and they congratulated Bill McNeight and Wilfred Brimble on their selection to tour Australia. In addition H. Kendall, A. Duncan, J Proctor, A Nathan, and Steve Watene had also gained representative honours. The following officiers were elected:- Patron, Mr. M.J. Hooper, vice-Patron, Mr. W. Monteith; president, Hon. W.E. Parry; vice-presidents, same as last year, with power to add: trustees, Messrs. J. Rutledge and G. Steven; committee, Messrs J.A. Veitch, C. Preston, W. Dyer, D. McKenzie, J.A. Mason, and C Tunnycliffe; secretary treasurer, Mr J. Gibson, auditor Mr. C. Claudett.

North Shore Albions

Their annual meeting was held in the Labour Rooms, Devonport on March 1. On March 15 they sent a delegation headed by Mr. H.J. Gerrard to the control board meeting to suggest “the playing of more competition matches at Devonport. Chairman Campbell said that “due consideration would be given”.

Northcote and Birkenhead Ramblers League Football Club

Their annual meeting was held at the R.S.A. Rooms in Northcote on March 15. On March 28 at the Northcote Borough Council meeting they granted the use of Stafford Park for matches and practices for the season to the Northcote and Birkenhead club. Northcote and Birkenhead Ramblers held their annual ball on June 8 at the King's Theatre in Northcote. It had been organised by the ladies’ committee, comprising Mrs. T. Boyd, Mrs. C. Moore, Mrs. J. Dickson, Mrs. T. Schofield, Mrs. L. Reilly, Mrs. A. Borrows, Mrs. I. Bartulovich, and Miss N. Organ. Mr. Percy May was the master of ceremonies with the dance music played by an orchestra “under Mr. Geoffrey Crawford”. At the June 20 meeting of the junior control board a complaint was heard from the Northcote club regarding “petty thieving at the Outer Domain on June 10”. The board pointed out that it was a case for teams to supervise their possessions and that the league management could “not take responsibility”. On July 18 the club reported to the ARL that their treasurer, Mr. L. Riley, had resigned, and that Mr. C. Watson had been appointed in his place. On July 25 the Northcote club applied to hold a “charge day on Saturday at Stafford Park, Northcote”. The junior control board referred it to the control board “with favourable recommendation”.

Otahuhu Rovers Rugby League Football Club

They held their annual meeting in early March with Mr. C. Hall presiding. He stated that 1938 had been the “most successful since the formation of the club. It won the points Junior Trophy, was runner-up to Richmond in the Senior Points Trophy, won the senior B championship, and the fourth grade knock-out cup. The officers elected were:- Patron, Mr. H.T. Clements; president, Mr. Con Hall; secretary, Mr. Owen McManus; treasurer, Mr. C. Clark; committee, Messrs. W. Clayton, W. Gordon, C. Duane, C. Kelly, A. Porteous, J. Rond, W. Hart, W. McConnell and B. McDonnell. Club captain was J. Rond. O. McManus, assisted by W. McConnell were going to begin training a senior schoolboy team which was scheduled to play curtain-raiser to a touring Australian team at Easter. In late March the Otahuhu club sent a letter to the Otahuhu Borough Council asking for permission to use “Sturges Park for training purposes on the evenings or Tuesday and Thursday each week. On April 17 the Otahuhu Borough Council altered an agreement that the rugby league club could use Sturges Park for trainings on Tuesday and Thursday and instead gave the use of the ground to the rugby union club on those nights. They awarded rugby league the use of the grounds on Wednesdays. The Mayor said that the “council was not biased one way or the other. There are approximately 180 rugby players, against 90 to 100 belonging to the league”. They also decided to charge 12/6 per night instead of 7/6 as previously. On July 24 at their fortnightly meeting the Otahuhu Borough Council decided to “prepare a portion of the pound reserve for the purpose” of a practice ground for the Otahuhu club. The work would be done with No. 13 scheme labour.

In October the club held their annual prize giving. “A highly enthusiastic ladies’ committee in conjunction with club officials, had the pleasure of seeing the annual prize night of the Otahuhu League Football Club, the most successful for many years”. The master of ceremonies was Mr. Walter Arnold and the evening saw many trophies which had been won by teams presented. The senior B team had won their championship and the knockout round, while the third grade “also won similar honours”. “Special trophies were presented to G. Brady, captain of the senior B team; C. Kelly, captain of the third grade; E. Miles, captain of the fourth grade; J. Speedy, captain of the sixth grade; R. Philp, captain of the schoolboys’ team, and J. Peterson, for the most improved schoolboy”. The third grade team gifted presents to Mr and Mrs. C. Brady while C. Kelly accepted the Nicholson Shield on behalf of the same side for being the most “outstanding club side”. Mr. Roud received the Tracy Inglis trophy from the Auckland Rugby League for the leading junior club. The president of the club, Mr. C. Hall who had spent the evening congratulating the members and coaches was presented with a case of pipes for his service.

Papakura Rugby League Club

In late January the Papakura club wrote to the Papakura Borough Council thanking them for the use of the council's “coppers” at their recent picnic. They held their seventh annual meeting on February 28 at the Windsor Theatre in Papakura with “about 60 players” in attendance with president Mr. L. McVeigh presiding. Their report “disclosed a membership of 168, a record for the club” which included 131 playing members and 14 honorary members. The Papakura Amateur Athletic Club had presented a cup to the club to award to the boy who scored the greatest number of points and it was won by Des Bilkey. The club was aiming to field seven teams and their senior sides would begin training the following week. Negative comment was made regarding the reserve grade side with it stated “some members playing if and when, they felt inclined. Why should the club cater for any player who would let his team mates down’ selectors should know what to do with those who prefer racing to football”. Mention was also made of the trips taken during the season to Whangarei and Rotorua, while the third annual picnic had 500 people in attendance. The ladies social committee had organised many dances through the 1938 season and they were thanked. The club decided to make the subscription fee 7/6 for seniors and 5/- for juniors. Mr R Walsh had stated that only about 50 percent of the club had paid their fees the previous season. The annual report showed a credit balance of £118, though a heavy cost to the club was that of transport which amounted to £150. The total receipts were £294 and the club's assets were valued at £69. The following officers were elected:- Patron, Mr Hugh A. Pollock; president, Mr L. McVeigh; vice presidents, Messrs. W.H.D. Jack, S.N. Godden, W. Cornthwaite, S. Deery, M.J. Dobbing, J. Foggarty, sen., W. Human, E. Kemp, P. Hammond, F.J. Verner, C.H. Chamberlain, G.H. Davis, J. McVeigh, J. Wishart, S.D. Rice, S. Evans, C.W. Jackson, L. Fountain, F. Haynes; secretary to be appointed; treasurer, Mr R. Walsh; club captain, Mr. F. Osborne; committee, Messrs. B. Williams, W. Galloway, G. Wilson, V. Ashby, E.C. Dillicar, S. Schartzfeger, W. Leighton, S.N. Godden, L. Lacassie. At the Papakura Borough Council's meeting in mid March the Papakura club applied for the use of Prince Edward Park for the season, starting on April 1 with training to commence “almost at once”. The rent for the use of the park for the season was set at £10.

In early June the Papakura Post Office held a farewell function for Mr. P. Herkt who was transferring to Wellington. Herky had been a Papakura forward for years. On July 23 Papakura held a “special social function” with about 80 members and supporters in attendance to farewell Harold Milliken who had been chosen for the New Zealand team to tour England and France. Milliken was the Papakura club's first ever player to be selected to represent New Zealand. He was presented with “a substantial cheque… by the president, Mr. Les McVeagh, who wished him bon voyage and a successful tour. A combination travelling set was presented on behalf of the senior and senior reserve teams by Mr. J. Fogarty, captain of the senior side. Milliken “who replied, was accorded rousing musical honours. Items were given by Messrs Gregor Johnson, T.C. Seaton, Cyril Morris and Dobbyn”. In late July the club sent a letter of complaint regarding the state of Prince Edward Park which was “mud and slush”. The club secretary Mr. R.C. Williams wrote that the “club was deeply concerned about the conditions of the playing area. There was practically no grass in some parts and the mud near the shed where the sheep shelter was three or four inches thick. The Mayor said that the exceptionally bad weather was in a large measure responsible, but any damage by the sheep would be counteracted by the good they would do later on. It was decided to put a load or two of metal round the pavilion and pass on the matter to the reserves committee with power to act”.

In early September the Papakura Borough Council received a letter of complaint about the state of Prince Edward Park from the rugby league club particularly focussing on the playing area where the drain was not dealing with the flooding from recent rains. They also complained about several of the electric lights being broken and that the shed was in “an untidy condition” and often unlocked. On October 25 it was reported in the Franklin Times that the league club had taken over the scouts hall for training purposes. It would be fitted as a gymnasium and have “some useful equipment including overhanging rings, wrestling ring, vaulting horse, etc”. The club had received advice from the Athletic Centre in Auckland, and “a qualified instructor will be in attendance at the start of training which will begin very shortly. The training will be open for all members from boys to seniors”.

Pt. Chevalier Rugby League Football Club

Point Chevalier held a special general meeting on December 5, 1938, which resulted in a change to the club name from "The Pt. Chevalier Social and Sports Club (Incorporated)" to "Pt. Chevalier Rugby League Football Club". Their annual meeting was held at Armstrong's Hall on March 6. At the farewell for the New Zealand rugby league team at Carlaw Park on July 22 the Point Chevalier club were awarded a special trophy. The trophy was judged by ballot and was awarded based on “dress, marching and field conduct”.

Ponsonby United Football Club

A special general meeting was held on January 23 at their club rooms on 85 Jervois Road to look at altering Rule 11 of their constitution. They held their annual meeting at Curran Street Hall with Mr. J. Arnell presiding. The annual report noted that “a pleasing feature was the increase in player and general membership”. Representative honours had been “won by Arthur Kay, C. Petersen, E. Morgan, Jack Campbell, and Brian Riley. Mr. L. Mortensen who had been officially connected with the club since 1910 was made a life member and he was presented with his life membership badge. The financial statement showed a profit of £50 for the season's working. Their dance and social committee's activities had raised £40. The assets were shown at £221 and liabilities “nil”. Officers were elected as follows:- Patron Mr W.E. Grant; president, Mr J. Arneil; vice presidents same as last year with power to add; committee, Messrs. R. Francis (chairman), D. Malavey, R. Carlaw, D. Campbell, and B. Brown; secretary Mr. W. Grieves; treasurer Mr T.G. McKeown; club captain, Mr P. Rush; senior selector, Mr Gordon Campbell, auditor, Mr Graham.

On April 26 it was reported that Ponsonby was gaining the services of Frank Bell who had visited Auckland the previous season whilst playing for Eastern Suburbs on their tour. He was said to be able to play in any position and weighed 13st. 4lb. He had played at St. Joseph's College. On August 28 Ponsonby held a combined dance with the City Rovers club at the Metropole Cabaret. The colours used to decorate the venue were blue, black, and red.

R.V. Club

They held their annual meeting in the Y.M.C.A rooms on February 28, there was a good muster of players with a number of new members. A vote of thanks was made by the players and committee to Mr. E. Mullar, chairman and Mr. G. Dines, secretary for their service over the past two years with regret that they were resigning. Mrs. Dines received a presentation for her “valuable assistance” to the committee. The following officers were elected:- Patron, Mr. A.G. Harvey, chairman and president, Mr. W. Halverson, vice-presidents Messrs. W. Harvey, sen., A. Harvey, W. Harvey, jun., R. Harvey, D. Harvey, A. Harvey jun., F. Martin, W. Best, G. Martin, G. Taberner, C. Couper, W. Gussey, G. McGehan, R. Simpson, C. Hamilton, E. Griffiths, C. Smith, A. Cloke; secretary, R. McMilne, treasurer, W. Hamlen, committee, F. Derson, McLean, T. Adams, E. Knight, C. Lyons, T. Vercoe; club captain, E. Mullar; delegate, K. McMilne, coaches, W. Hanlen, L. Barchard, Heron.

Richmond Rovers Football Club

Richmond Rovers ground and location of club rooms.

They held their annual meeting on February 27 at their club rooms at Grey Lynn Park in late February. It was said to be “crowded” with Mr. Ben W. Davis presiding. The success of the club from 1938 was noted as they won the senior reserve championship, along with the third and seventh grades as well as the senior and intermediate school grades. They also won knockout competitions in the senior, senior reserve, third, sixth, and seventh grades and the senior and intermediate school competitions. Wally Tittleton, Jack Satherley, Harold Tetley, and Jack McLeod all toured Australia with the New Zealand team. The following officers were elected:- Patron, Mr. J. Redwood (sen); president, Mr. Ben W. Davis; vice-presidents, same as last year; committee chairman, Mr. W.A. Swift; secretary and treasurer, Mr. W.R. Dick; club captain, Mr. Ralph Jenkinson; school delegate Mr. E.J. McCarthy; auditor, Mr. J.A. Redwood. The club also welcomed “a number of new players”. They held their annual picnic at Henderson Domain on November 26.

Senior grade registration and transfers

On March 1 there were two registration applications from Rotorua and J.E. Airey, the Canterbury representative hooker was registered with City Rovers. The Herald reported from the same meeting that Hawea Mataira, P.J. Johnson, J. Gould, W.J. Knox, H. Hulton, and N. Hulton were all registered with City. On March 22 Jack Turner formerly of Eastern Suburbs in Sydney was registered and joined Newton. Mortimer Stephens (playing with Rochdale previously) and Cyril Blacklaws also applied to play again for their old Newton club. Other players registered were T.E. Lawrence, W. White (Newton), R. Shilling, B.W. McDonald (City); R.G. Day (City); A.J. Sayers (Richmond); L. Cremer (Ponsonby). On March 28 the following applications for membership were approved: William K. Greer, H. Hulton, and N. Hulton (City), Harold Milliken (Papakura), J.B. (Bruce) Donaldson (Mount Albert), E. Montague, D. Ravell (Newton), D. Morgan, F.B. Schroder (North Shore), M. Puckey, J. Munro, J. Marsh (Manukau).

On April 5 the following players had their applications for playing membership approved:- C. Halford (Newton), T.A. Field (North Shore), S. Broadhead, K. Bjerk, L. McCready (Richmond); A. Smith (City), P. Awhitu, Cyril Wiberg, P. Kauhoa, George Nepia (Manukau), J. McManus, W. Goosman, H.W. Brown (Ponsonby); H.H. McKay (Papakura). On April 18 J. McManus was transferred from Otahuhu senior B to Ponsonby seniors. On April 19 the following applications for membership were approved:- H. Flannagan, P. Kelly, K.S. Kelcher, T.J. Chester (Ponsonby); Bob Banham, L. Clement (Mount Albert), J.W. Gillgren, K. Walker, J. Thompson (City); W.N. Sarsfield, M. Smythe (Newton); W.J. Reeves, Trevor Clifford Hosken (Papakura). While the following transfers were approved:- H. Zane (Manukau to North Shore); M. Pitt (Mount Albert to North Shore); V. Newcombe (Ponsonby to North Shore); F.C. Wells, (Ponsonby to Papakura); H. Collins (Mount Albert to Manukau). On April 26 for following registrations occurred:- J.E. Gallagher (Marist), W. Purves (Richmond), W.H. Smith (City). T. Yates transferred from Mount Albert to Ponsonby, while D. Williams transferred from Richmond to Ponsonby.

On May 3 T. Jones and D.N.R. Gemmell were registered with City, W. Paki (Pokeno), L. Wilson, and J Hapi with Manukau, and C Whiu with Mount Albert. The same evening D. Fraser appealed the refusal of Newton to grant him a transfer to North Shore. Newton claimed that they had a place in their reserve grade team for him and he was “first call for the top team forwards”. On May 9 B. Armitage transferred from Point Chevalier senior B to Northcote, G.S. Bodman and T. Kelley transferred from Papakura seniors to Green Lane senior B, while J. Couper was regraded from Ponsonby reserves to R.V. senior B, and S. Thomason from Mount Albert senior reserve to senior B. On May 10 the control board was advised by cablegram that Frank Bell's transfer had been cleared from New South Wales and he was registered with the Ponsonby club. The following memberships were approved:- S. Hapeta (North Shore), W.R. Walker (Manukau), P.J. McVerry, J. Logan (Marist), H.G. Freeman (Newton), K.B. Johnson (North Shore), and W. Goodwin (Ponsonby). On May 17 the following players were transferred: I. Ziegler (Newton to North Shore reserves), L. Bell (City seniors to senior B), J. Cortese (R.V. senior B to Manukau seniors). The following players were registered: W. Birch (Newton), Owen Cyril Wilkie (formerly of Richmond, with North Shore), S. Anderson (formerly of St. George in Sydney, with Newton subject to clearance from New South Wales). R.K. Andrews was reinstated to rugby league. Frank Bell from Eastern Suburbs was also officially cleared by New South Wales. B.L. Seagar was transferred from Newton reserves to North Shore, A.G. Osborne from Wellington to Ellerslie, B. Ormond and J Hapeta from Rotorua to Mount Albert and North Shore respectively. On May 24 the following players were transferred, J. Darwin (North Shore reserves to City reserves), H.W. Brown (Ponsonby reserves to North Shore reserves), G. Molesworth (Ngaruawahia seniors to Otahuhu senior B). The following regrades was approved:- J.J. Daley (City to Green Lane senior B). While Dave Solomon was registered with Richmond, as was E. Eastwood with Papakura. J. Little (Point Chevalier), and J.C. Harris (Otahuhu) were both reinstated. On May 31 the following players were granted transfers:- Graham M. Simpson (Ponsonby to City), B. Kelly (Ponsonby to North Shore), R.J. Smith was registered as a playing member of North Shore. Simpson was a Manawatu rugby union representative player.

On June 1 Jack O’Brien transferred from South Auckland to Auckland, while M. Pitman transferred from Northland to Auckland. On June 7 the following players were registered:- J. Herbert (Newton), A. McSweeney (City), Andrew Samuel Kronfeld (Richmond), and B. Kelly (North Shore). William K. Greer transferred from City to Papakura. On June 14 the following players were registered:- O.N. Sanderson (Mount Albert), R.G. Taylor (Marist), E. Clarke and E. Smith (City), and K Mills (Richmond). On 16 June W. Pitman transferred from Whangarei to City Rovers, and S. Thomassen transferred from Portland (Whangarei) to Mount Albert. On June 21 the following players had their applications for playing membership approved:- M. Housham and C. McDevitt (Newton); J.L. Sullivan (City); C.E. Dowling (Mount Albert); Fred Wolfe Moss, and James P. Moss (Marist). On June 28 W. Wharenui transferred to Papakura from Manukau, S. Anderson from Eastern Suburbs (NSW) to Newton. L. Bover registered with Newton, and R. Bond with City. Hutchinson was regraded from City seniors to their 3rd grade side.

On July 5 the following applications for senior membership were approved:- Robert Cheater (North Shore), J. Howe, O.C. Hudson (Marist), G. Brown, J Bourdot, H. Perry (North Shore). H.M. Emus were both reinstated. On July 12 George Edwin Raisbeck was registered with Point Chevalier, and I. McGregor (of Glenmore) with City. H.S. Skinner transferred from Newton to Point Chevalier and was regraded to senior B. On July 19 applications for playing membership were approved:- W.C. McKinnon (Mount Albert), and B.M. McKelvie (Marist). On July 26 Fredrick Leonard Schultz was transferred from Papakura to Mount Albert. At the same meeting W. Briggs and C. Saunders transferred from South Auckland to Auckland. J. Rose (Newton), and A.R. Hall (North Shore) applied for registration at the bracketed clubs. On August 2 G.R. Kerr transferred from North Shore to Papakura, and R. Broughton was registered with City On August 15 J. Hapi (City), and Steve Watene (Newton) transferred to Manukau. On August 23 the following players were registered:- J. Gregory (Manukau), A. Gray (Papakura), H. Roxburgh, and V.T. Rutherford (Ponsonby). Ted Mincham was transferred from Mount Albert to Richmond.

On September 6 A. Phillips transferred from Hikurangi to Auckland. He was registered with Otahuhu. A.J. Johnson was registered with the North Shore club.

External links

• Auckland Rugby League Official Site