FOOTBALL

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2475, 14 April 1909, Page 5

FOOTBALL

TH E • • KANG A R DOS’ ’ ’ TEA AI

United Press Association —Copyright (Received April 13, 11.15 p.m.)

PERTH, April 13. Mr. Giltman, malinger ol : the “Kangaroos’ ’ (Ansti alian Leaguers) has returned. He attributed tlio financial failure of tlie tour to the cotton strike in the North of England and to the press being dead against them on account of tlio charge for admission. The prices usually charged were twopence and four pence, but during the tour the charge was a shilling. He- believes that no amateur team will over again be invited from the colonies, as a result of the Scottish Union’s decision in regard to professionalism. A UNIVERSITY MATCH. [Pint Press Association.] 'WELLINGTON, April 13. The Victoria College Rugby team defeated a team from the three other colleges by 12 points to 3 in the intcr-uni-vor.sity tonrna inout. A SYDNEY UNIVERSITY TEAM. [Pkr Pit ess Association.] WELLINGTON, April 13. Preliminary arrangements for the visit of a football team from Sydney University have been made by the New Zealand University Coigmittoe. The Sydney team will come over m September, and play two matches with the New Zealand University at Dunedin and at Christchurch. There will he a match with Otago University at Dunedin, and one with Victoria College at Wellington. If possible, the visitors will also play Auckland University College, at Auckland. WEST END FOOTBALL CLUB. The annual meeting of the above club was held in the To Ran College last evening., Mr. IV. McGullio in the chair. Owing to the short notice given there was not a Targe attendance. The secretary, Mr. 0. TL Olsen, presented the report and balance-sheet, which were of a very satisfactory nature, showing that the club held a credit balance of £B. The report and balance-sheet were unanimously adopted. Correspondence was -received Irom the Poverty Bay Rugby Union, stating that the district scheme had been abolished. It was decided to continue the club under the new regime. file following officers were elected:—

Patron, Hon, J. Carroll j president, Mr. A. F. Kennedy; vice-presidents, Messrs G. K. Paslcy, D. J. Barry, D. Hepburn, AV. 0. Sheet, J. E. Newton, J. Colley, H. J. Poacocke, R. Robertson, VV. L. File, Revs. F. AV. Cliattcrton rod Wi Paraire; vice-president oi Poverty Bay Rugby Union, Mr. C. K. Pasley ; delegates to Poverty Bay Rugby Union, Messrs G. K. Pasley and A. Pritchard.' The election of the other officers were held over till next meeting, Weclncsdnv, April 21st. A few members were elected.