Team
|
Pld
|
W
|
D
|
L
|
F
|
A
|
Pts
|
Devonport United
|
10 |
7 |
2 |
1 |
130 |
104 |
16
|
Marist Old Boys
|
10 |
5 |
2 |
3 |
129 |
105 |
12
|
Ponsonby United
|
10 |
6 |
0 |
4 |
159 |
158 |
12
|
City Rovers
|
10 |
3 |
2 |
5 |
134 |
164 |
8
|
Richmond Rovers
|
10 |
3 |
0 |
7 |
117 |
134 |
6
|
Newton Rangers
|
10 |
2 |
2 |
6 |
104 |
108 |
6
|
Fox Memorial fixtures[]
Round 1[]
|
30 April
|
Devonport
|
18–10
|
Ponsonby
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Alf Smith, E Scott, Dick Smith, E Ruby Con: Dick Smith 3
|
[27]
|
Try: Roy Bright, Pat Skelton Con: Pat Skelton Pen: Pat Skelton
|
Referee: Vic Simpson
|
|
30 April
|
Newton
|
18–5
|
City
|
Auckland Domain 2
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Arnold Porteous 2, Brimble, Allen Con: Claude Dempsey 3
|
[28]
|
Try: J Herring Con: F Herring
|
Referee: John Stormont
|
|
30 April
|
Richmond
|
5–0
|
Marist
|
Carlaw Park 2
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Ray Lawless Con: Ellis
|
[29]
|
|
Referee: Percy Rogers
|
Round 2[]
All Round 2 Senior matches were originally postponed due to heavy rain on the Saturday morning of May 7.[30]
|
14 May
|
Devonport
|
14–9
|
Richmond
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: F H Hunt, C Rhodes Con: Dick Smith 2 Pen: Dick Smith Drop: Allan Seagar
|
[31]
|
Try: Marshall Con: Ellis Pen: Ellis 2
|
Referee: Les Bull
|
|
14 May
|
Marist
|
12–2
|
City
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Carter 2 Con: Alan Clarke 2 Pen: Alan Clarke
|
[32]
|
Pen: Ralph Longville
|
Referee: E McCall
|
Round 3[]
Following the match between Marist and Ponsonby there was a protest by the Ponsonby club asking for a replay. Near the end of the game with Ponsonby leading an offside player (Alan Clarke) from a kick recovered the ball without Frank Delgrosso, the Ponsonby fullback touching the ball. The player then ran in a try untouched and Marist went on to add to their score. The incident saw the referee jeered by the spectators for some time. The Auckland Rugby League were not interested in a replay as it was a matter of a possible refereeing error rather than an incorrect rule interpretation.[34]
|
21 May
|
Devonport
|
8–8
|
Newton
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
1:30
|
Try: J Hawkes, Oliff Pen: Dick Smith
|
[37]
|
Try: Cameron, Brimble Con: Claude Dempsey
|
Referee: A E Chapman
|
Round 4[]
Newton's win over Richmond was a milestone in the clubs history with it being their 100th first grade win. To this point they had played in 23 seasons. By the season end their all-time first grade record stood at 100-11-133 (For: 2,796 Against: 3,307).
|
28 May
|
Newton
|
15–13
|
Richmond
|
Carlaw Park 2
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Brimble, Arnold Porteous, Ray Middleton Con: Arnold Porteous
|
[39]
|
Try: Stan Prentice 2, Marshall Pen: Valentine 2
|
Referee: B Emirali
|
|
28 May
|
Ponsonby
|
30–13
|
City
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
1:30
|
Try: L Riley 3, A McIntyre 3, H Lunn 2 Con: Frank Delgrosso 2 Drop: George Mills
|
[40]
|
Try: Horatio Drew, Pierce 2 Con: Tim Peckham, N Hickey
|
Referee: Les Bull
|
Round 5[]
|
4 June
|
Marist
|
13–10
|
Newton
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Pat Meehan 2, Jock Johnson Con: Alan Clarke 2
|
[41]
|
Try: Cameron, Brimble Pen: Arnold Porteous 2
|
Referee: E McCall
|
Round 6[]
Round 7[]
In the Ponsonby match with Newton, Stevens was ordered off for Ponsonby after questioning the referee's decisions. He had been warned for doing this 3 times already.
Round 8[]
Round 9[]
In Round 9 it was decided to play the reserve and senior matches between Ponsonby and City at the Northcote municipal ground at Stafford Park to help raise funds for the Northcote relief fund as the depression was in full swing by this time.[53] A sum of nearly £7 was raised for the Northcote Relief Committee as a result of the collection taken up at the match.[54]
|
2 July
|
Richmond
|
13–6
|
Newton
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
1:30
|
Try: Ralph Jenkinson 2, Ray Lawless Con: Marshall Pen: Bert Cooke
|
[56]
|
Try: Brimble, A Pope
|
Referee: B Emirali
|
|
2 July
|
City
|
32–18
|
Ponsonby
|
Stafford Park, Northcote
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Ben Davidson, F Herring, J Herring, George Perry, R Purdy 3, William McLaughlin Con: Steve Watene 2, Tim Peckham 2
|
[57]
|
Try: L Riley, Frank Delgrosso, Roy Bright, H Lunn Con: Frank Delgrosso 3
|
Referee: H Carroll
|
Round 10[]
The Round 10 matches were originally postponed on July 9 due to heavy rain in the lead up. This created scheduling issues with the need to select an Auckland team and New Zealand team to play against the touring England side in addition to finding opponents to play the victorious Northern Union Cup winners.[58] Ultimately the final round was not able to be played until August 13. Marist's match with Newton saw the debut for them of Jim Laird who had transferred from Ngaruawahia and the following weekend saw him debut for New Zealand in the third test.
|
13 August
|
City
|
19–13
|
Devonport
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Atkins, William McLaughlin, R Purdy Con: Maher 3 Pen: Maher 2
|
[59]
|
Try: Arthur Sowter, S Casey, H Simpson Pen: Allan Seagar 2
|
Referee: Freeman Thompson
|
Roope Rooster knockout competition[]
In the Round 1 match between Ponsonby and Newton three players were ordered off in the second half, two from Ponsonby (Lunn and Stevens) one from Newton (E St George).
Round 1[]
|
27 August
|
City
|
21–14
|
Richmond
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Pearce, Horatio Drew, William McLaughlin 2, George Perry Con: Steve Watene 2 Pen: Steve Watene
|
[62]
|
Try: Harry Johns 2, Bert Cooke 2 Con: Ellis
|
Referee: Vic Simpson
|
Semi finals[]
W Cornthwaite, the Auckland rugby representative switched codes and joined the Marist club, debuting for them in their semi-final match where he scored a try and kicked a goal in a 19–18 win over Devonport.[64]
Final[]
Stormont Shield[]
Albert Laing injured his leg in the first half when he collided with Schultz and had to leave the field. Devonport United led the Stormont Shield match until about 5 minutes from time when Marist Old Boys scored the go ahead try in the corner. A large number of spectators had encroached on the field and Devonport argued that the match should be replayed but this was refused. Arguments were put forward about what could be done to keep spectators from the field as it was a recurring problem at Carlaw Park, especially with matches on the #2 field where fans would often walk across it after the #1 field match was completed despite the match on #2 still being in progress.[68]
|
17 September
|
Marist
|
15–8
|
Devonport
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: P Young, , Herring Con: W Cornthwaite Pen: Alan Clarke Drop: Alan Clarke
|
[69]
|
Try: J Harding, Con: Dick Smith
|
Referee: Vic Simpson
|
Thistle Cup final[]
This was the first occasion that the Thistle Cup had been decided by a final. It was a trophy awarded to the team which accrued the most competition points in the second round of the championship. Both City and Devonport finished with 8 competition points (City secured 3 wins and 2 draws to Devonports 4 wins and 1 loss). City had to defeat Devonport in Round 10 of the championship to force this match and they repeated the result in the final by winning 22–19.
|
24 September
|
City
|
22–19
|
Devonport
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:15
|
Try: Bill Turei 2, R Purdy, Pearce Con: Bill Turei 4 Pen: Bill Turei 1
|
[70]
|
Try: Roy Powell, H Simpson, F H Hunt, Arthur Sowter, Allan Seagar Con: Arthur Sowter 2
|
Referee: Wilfred Simpson
|
Max Jaffe Cup charity match[]
The Max Jaffe Cup was awarded to the team which finished runner up in the championship. As Marist Old Boys and Ponsonby United were tied a playoff was required.
|
8 October
|
Marist
|
37–8
|
Ponsonby
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Hec Brisbane, Len Schultz 2, Flanagan, P Young, 2, Webberley, J Iveson Con: Alan Clarke 2, 2, Webberley
|
[71]
|
Try: L Riley, Grieve Con: Frank Delgrosso
|
Referee: Les Bull
|
Top try scorers and point scorers[]
Top try and point scorers for the Fox Memorial and Roope Rooster competitions (the 2 competitions all A Division teams competed in). Frank Delgrosso of Ponsonby was the top point scorer for the 4th time in his career with 74 points. He was regularly in the top 5 point scorers in the first grade competitions and to this point in his career had amassed more than any other player, with 774 points for Ponsonby in all matches. The top try scorers were of Devonport and R Purdy of City Rovers.
Rank |
Player |
Team |
Tries
|
1 |
|
Marist Old Boys |
8
|
1 |
R Purdy |
City Rovers |
8
|
3 |
H Lunn |
Ponsonby United |
7
|
3 |
Pat Meehan |
Marist Old Boys |
7
|
5 |
George Mills |
Ponsonby United |
6
|
5 |
L Riley |
Ponsonby United |
6
|
7 |
Brimble |
Newton Rangers |
6
|
7 |
William McLaughlin |
City Rovers |
6
|
7 |
Dick Smith |
Devonport United |
6
|
9 |
A McIntyre |
Ponsonby United |
5
|
9 |
Alan Clarke |
Marist Old Boys |
5
|
9 |
Stan Prentice |
Richmond Rovers |
5
|
|
Rank |
Player |
Team |
Tries |
Con |
Pen |
Drop Goal |
Points
|
1 |
Frank Delgrosso |
Ponsonby United |
2 |
25 |
9 |
0 |
74
|
2 |
Alan Clarke |
Marist Old Boys |
5 |
17 |
6 |
1 |
63
|
2 |
Dick Smith |
Devonport United |
6 |
12 |
5 |
0 |
52
|
4 |
Steve Watene |
City Rovers |
0 |
12 |
5 |
0 |
34
|
4 |
Marshall |
Richmond Rovers |
4 |
8 |
3 |
0 |
34
|
6 |
Arnold Porteous |
Newton Rangers |
3 |
2 |
7 |
0 |
27
|
7 |
R Purdy |
City Rovers |
8 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24
|
7 |
|
Marist Old Boys |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
24
|
9 |
Pat Meehan |
Marist Old Boys |
7 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
23
|
9 |
Allan Seagar |
Devonport United |
1 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
23
|
|
Senior reserve grade competition[]
Senior reserve grade standings[]
Senior reserve grade fixtures[]
Round 10 was postponed due to heavy rain prior to and on the day of the matches. The Round 10 match between Ponsonby Reserves and Richmond Reserves decided the title. Richmond won 8 to 3 in a match which later caused major controversy as several Ponsonby players played in the match and then belatedly made their way to Carlaw Park to play for the senior side. This meant that the senior match was 20 minutes late kicking off and the players involved were suspended by their club.[72] The coach, Mr. F. C. White later took responsibility for the decision.[73] The reserve grade team met and made a lengthy statement about their situation and actions. They felt that they had been treated unjustly and were upset with the management of the Ponsonby club during the season.[74] Ponsonby decided to disqualify the reserve grade coach, Mr. F. C. White from his position as coach and as club vice-president for his role in the saga.[75] The situation dragged on for several weeks with Auckland Rugby League seeking explanations from the Ponsonby club as the players in particular pleaded their case and the sanctions were largely applied by the club rather than the league.
As reporting of the reserve grade was usually limited to just the results there were weeks where results were missing altogether. The Round 5 results were not reported, and the Round 9 match between Newton and Richmond was not reported though Richmond were the winners. They were also the winners of the Round 5 match over Devonport which was crucial in enabling them to win the championship.
1932 Senior reserve results
|
Date
|
|
Score
|
|
Score
|
Venue
|
Round 1
|
30 Apr [76]
|
Ponsonby |
6 |
Devonport |
0 |
Carlaw Park # 1, 1:45pm
|
–
|
30 Apr |
City |
8 |
Newton |
7 |
Auckland Domain # 2, 2pm
|
–
|
30 Apr |
Richmond |
5 |
Marist |
0 |
Carlaw Park # 2, 2pm
|
Round 2
|
14 May [77]
|
Richmond |
3 |
Devonport |
2 |
Auckland Domain # 2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
14 May |
Marist |
20 |
City |
0 |
Auckland Domain # 3, 3pm
|
–
|
14 May |
Ponsonby |
36 |
Newton |
6 |
Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
|
Round 3
|
21 May [78]
|
Ponsonby |
3 |
Marist |
2 |
Auckland Domain # 2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
21 May |
Richmond |
18 |
City |
2 |
Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
21 May |
Devonport |
20 |
Newton |
3 |
Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm
|
Round 4
|
28 May [79]
|
Marist |
15 |
Devonport |
5 |
Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
28 May |
Richmond |
6 |
Newton |
3 |
Auckland Domain, 1:30pm
|
–
|
28 May |
Ponsonby |
10 |
City |
2 |
Auckland Domain, 3pm
|
Round 5
|
4 June |
Newton |
? |
Marist |
? |
Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
4 June |
Ponsonby |
L |
Richmond |
W |
Carlaw Park #1, 1:30pm
|
–
|
4 June |
Devonport |
? |
City |
? |
Devonport, 1:30pm
|
Round 6
|
11 June [80] |
Ponsonby |
3 |
Devonport |
2 |
Auckland Domain #2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
11 June |
Marist |
18 |
Richmond |
11 |
Carlaw Park #2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
11 June |
Newton |
11 |
City |
3 |
Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm 1:30pm
|
Round 7
|
18 June [81]
|
Marist |
19 |
City |
3 |
Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
18 June |
Ponsonby |
6 |
Newton |
0 |
Auckland Domain # 1, 1:30pm
|
–
|
18 June |
Devonport |
9 |
Richmond |
5 |
Auckland Domain # 1, 3pm
|
Round 8
|
25 June [82]
|
Ponsonby |
2 |
Marist |
0 |
Auckland Domain # 2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
25 June |
Devonport |
27 |
Newton |
15 |
Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
25 June |
Richmond |
13 |
City |
5 |
Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm
|
Round 9
|
2 July [83]
|
Devonport |
10 |
Marist |
10 |
Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
|
–
|
2 July |
Richmond |
W |
Newton |
L |
Carlaw Park # 2, 3pm
|
–
|
2 July |
City |
6 |
Ponsonby |
6 |
Stafford Park, Northcote, 2pm
|
Round 10
|
13 Aug [84]
|
Devonport |
15 |
City |
5 |
Auckland Domain # 1, 1:45pm
|
–
|
13 Aug |
Richmond |
8 |
Ponsonby |
5 |
Auckland Domain # 1, 1:30pm
|
–
|
13 Aug |
Marist |
12 |
Newton |
0 |
Ellerslie 2pm
|
Stallard Cup knockout competition[]
1932 Stallard Cup results
|
Date
|
|
Score
|
|
Score
|
Venue
|
Round 1
|
27 Aug [85]
|
Richmond |
18 |
City |
11 |
Carlaw Park # 1, 1:30pm
|
–
|
27 Aug |
Newton |
14 |
Ponsonby |
8 |
Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
|
Semi Final
|
2 Sep [86]
|
Devonport |
24 |
Newton |
9 |
Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
|
Semi Final
|
2 Sep |
Marist |
13 |
Devonport |
5 |
Carlaw Park # 1, 1:30pm
|
Final
|
9 Sep [87]
|
Marist |
12 |
Devonport |
6 |
Carlaw Park # 1, 1:30pm
|
Other club matches and lower grades[]
Lower grade clubs[]
The Davis Shield awarded to the club with the most competition points in lower grades was again awarded to Richmond. Since it had been awarded for the first time in 1921 they had won it every single year except for 1924 when City Rovers won it and 1931 when Marist Old Boys won it.[88]
Papakura won the Wright Shield for taking out the Second Grade, Ponsonby won the Third Grade Open and were awarded the Hayward Shield, Northcote's Third Intermediate team won the Walker Cup, Point Chevalier won the Fourth Grade Hospital Cup, City Rovers won the Fifth Grade Endean Shield, Richmond won the Sixth Grade Banner and the Seventh Grade Myers Cup. The Myers Cup was the trophy originally awarded to the winners of the Senior Championship in its formative years. Knockout Trophies went to: Mangere (Second Grade), Richmond (Third Open), Marist (Third Intermediate), Akarana (Fourth Grade), Newton (Fifth Grade), and Richmond (Sixth and Seventh Grades). The Davis Shield for junior points went to Richmond with Marist in second place. This was the third year in a row that these two clubs finished in the top two positions.[89]
Grades were made of the following teams with the winning team in bold:
- Second Grade: Devonport United, Ellerslie United, Mangere, Mount Albert United, Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers, Otahuhu Rovers, Papakura, Point Chevalier, Ponsonby United. Won by Papakura who defeated Otahuhu in an extra match to decide the title by 5 points to 2, while Mangere beat Mount Albert 18–15 in the knockout final, this match was played at Onehunga and used to raise funds for the newly reformed Manukau club.
- Third Grade Open: Akarana, Glenora, Marist Old Boys, Mount Albert United, Papakura, Ponsonby United, Richmond Rovers (Won by Ponsonby with Richmond runners-up).
- Third Grade Intermediate: Akarana, City Rovers, Devonport United, Marist Old Boys, Mount Albert United, Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers, Richmond Rovers (Won by Northcote with City runners-up)
- Fourth Grade: Akarana, Marist Old Boys, Newton Rangers, Otahuhu Rovers, Papakura, Point Chevalier, Ponsonby United, Richmond Rovers (Won by Point Chevalier with Akarana runners-up, the knockout cup was won by Akarana who defeated Papakura).
- Fifth Grade: Akarana, City Rovers, Devonport United, Ellerslie United, Marist Old Boys A, Marist Old Boys B, Newton Rangers, Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers A, Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers B, Papakura, Papatoetoe, Point Chevalier, Richmond Rovers (Knockout final won by Newton 3–0 over Northcote). One of the Brimble brothers who later represented New Zealand captained the Newton side.
- Sixth Grade: City Rovers, Mangere, Northcote & Birkenhead Ramblers, Point Chevalier, Richmond Rovers A, Richmond Rovers B (Won by Richmond A with City runners-up, Richmond A also won the knockout cup).
- Seventh Grade: Devonport United, Ellerslie United, Mangere, Richmond Rovers A, Richmond Rovers B (Won by Richmond A who were ten points clear of Devonport and had amassed 333 points without having their line crossed.[90]
- Schoolboy Grade with competition points in brackets of the top 3 teams: Avondale, City, Devonport (19), Ellerslie (29), Newton (27), Northcote, Otahuhu, Papatoetoe, Richmond (Won by Ellerslie who beat Newton in the final 3–0).
Other notable matches[]
Auckland City Mission fundraiser[]
Prior to the start of the season a carnival was held to raise money for the Auckland City Mission. The day included "wood chopping, whippett racing, and popular haka by a Maori group..." Marist and Ponsonby played matches with both their senior and senior reserve sides.
|
23 April
|
Marist
|
5–3
|
Ponsonby
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:30
|
Try: Phil Brady Pen: Alan Clarke
|
[91]
|
Try: Thompson
|
|
Devonport v Ponsonby in New Plymouth[]
On 9 September Ponsonby and Devonport played an exhibition match at Pukekura Park in New Plymouth where plans were underway to form a league competition. A large crowd attended and saw a fast-paced match which ended in a 28 all draw. The Ponsonby team featured Richmond Rovers player and former All Black, Bert Cooke who had recently switched codes.
|
9 September
|
Devonport
|
28–28
|
Ponsonby XIII
|
Pukekura Park, New Plymouth
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Arthur Sowter, , E Scott, S Casey, Unknown x 2 Con: Dick Smith, Albert Laing Pen: Albert Laing 3
|
[92]
|
Try: Fleming, George Gardiner, Bert Cooke 2, J Harding, Riley Con: Frank Delgrosso 5 Pen: Bert Cooke
|
Attendance: 5,000
|
W Hanlon benefit match[]
On 17 October a charity match was played between Marist and a combined Auckland club team to raise funds for the former Richmond player W Hanlon to help raise funds for him to return with his family from England.
|
17 October
|
Marist
|
27–16
|
Auckland XIII
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Len Schultz 2, Wilf Hassan 3, 2 Con: Pat Meehan 2, Wilf Hassan
|
[93]
|
Try: R Leatherbarrow, Crooks, H Lunn 2 Con: Oliff 2
|
Referee: A E Chapman
|
Other matches[]
|
Date
|
|
Score
|
|
Score
|
Venue
|
Auckland City Mission fundraising match
|
23 Apr |
Ponsonby Reserves |
7 |
Marist Reserves |
5 |
Carlaw Park # 1, 2:30pm
|
Exhibition match
|
17 Sep [94]
|
Taupiri |
12 |
City Reserves |
17 |
Taupiri
|
Exhibition match
|
25 Sep [95]
|
Hamilton |
10 |
Richmond |
28 |
Hinemoa Park, Hamilton, 3pm
|
Exhibition match
|
25 Sep [96]
|
Kaikohe |
16 |
Mount Albert |
19 |
Kaikohe
|
Exhibition match
|
3 Oct [97]
|
Taranaki |
25 |
Marist |
17 |
New Plymouth
|
Exhibition match
|
10 Oct [98]
|
Hikurangi-Waro |
5 |
Newton |
18 |
Hikurangi
|
Representative fixtures[]
The first representative match of 1932 was between an Auckland XIII and South Auckland as part of the selection process for the upcoming England tour. Lord Bledisoe was in attendance at the match, this was the second time he had attended a Rugby League match at Carlaw Park.[99]
Auckland v South Auckland (Waikato)[]
Probables v Possibles trial match[]
Inter-Island match[]
Jim Amos left the field with an injured shoulder for the South Island team and was replaced by E O'Brien.
|
23 July
|
North Island
|
27–18
|
South Island
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: 3, Bert Cooke 3, Con: Albert Laing 3
|
[102]
|
Try: J Devonport, E Hamberger Con: , Jim Amos Pen: 2, Jim Amos Drop: E Hamberger
|
Attendance: 15,000 Referee: P Rogers
|
Probables v Possibles trial match[]
|
23 July
|
Possibles
|
37–16
|
Probables
|
Carlaw Park 1
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Ben Davidson, Brimble, Harry Johns, Tim Peckham, Telford, E St George, D McLeay Con: Steve Watene 7 Pen: Steve Watene
|
[103]
|
Try: A Pope, Dick Smith, Alan Clarke, R Leatherbarrow Con: Dick Smith 2
|
Attendance: 15,000 Referee: B Emirali
|
Auckland v England[]
Lower Waikato v Auckland (inter-provincial Sunshine Cup charity match)[]
|
2 October
|
Lower Waikato
|
8–35
|
Auckland
|
Huntly
|
|
|
3:00
|
Try: Edwin Abbott, L Knight Pen: Kenneth Peckham
|
[105]
|
Try: Steve Watene, L Riley 2, George Mills, Oliff, R Leatherbarrow, Ellis Con: Steve Watene 7
|
Attendance: 700
|
England Tour (Carlaw Park tests)[]
Following their tour of Australia where they had a tour record of 15 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, including a 2–1 test series victory the English team toured New Zealand. They arrived on the Niagara ship into Auckland on 25 July and were met on the boat by Mr C.A. Sneddon, the president of the New Zealand Rugby League Council, Mr. W.O. Carlaw, secretary, and Mr. R.W. Pollock, a member of the council. They were then given a civic welcome at the Town Hall by the Mayor, Mr. G. W. Hutchison. The team stayed at the Hotel Auckland before travelling to Whangarei for their first tour match.[106] Their programme included 8 tour matches against Northland (Won 56–5), South Auckland (Won 65–11), Auckland (Won 19–14), West Coast (Won 32–8) and North Island XIII (Won 59–8), along with three tests (Won 24–9, 25–14, and 20–18). This meant that they finished their tour with the fine record of 23–1–2. The First and Third tests were played at Carlaw Park as was the match against Auckland. The team trained at Victoria Park, Auckland on the day after their arrival in preparation for their first match of the tour.[107]
|
Date
|
|
Score
|
|
Score
|
Venue
|
Attendance
|
First Test
|
30 July [108]
|
New Zealand |
9 |
England |
24 |
Carlaw Park # 1, 3pm |
15,000
|
Third Test
|
20 Aug [109]
|
New Zealand |
18 |
England |
20 |
Carlaw Park # 1, 3pm |
12,000
|
Auckland representative matches played and scorers[]
No |
Name |
Club Team |
Play |
Tries |
Con |
Pen |
Drop Goal |
Points
|
1 |
Steve Watene |
City Rovers |
1 |
1 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
17
|
2 |
Alan Clarke |
Marist Old Boys |
2 |
0 |
5 |
2 |
0 |
14
|
3 |
|
Marist Old Boys |
2 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9
|
4 |
Bert Cooke |
Richmond Rovers |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6
|
4 |
Trevor Hall |
Newton Rangers |
2 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6
|
4 |
L Riley |
Ponsonby United |
1 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
6
|
7 |
Ben Davidson |
City Rovers |
2 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3
|
7 |
|
Devonport United |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3
|
7 |
George Mills |
Ponsonby United |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3
|
7 |
Oliff |
Devonport United |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3
|
7 |
R Leatherbarrow |
Devonport United |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3
|
7 |
Ellis |
Richmond Rovers |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3
|
13 |
Norm Campbell |
Marist Old Boys |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2
|
14 |
Hec Brisbane |
Marist Old Boys |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
A McIntyre |
Ponsonby United |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Lou Hutt |
Ponsonby United |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Gordon Campbell |
Marist Old Boys |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Stan Clark |
City Rovers |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Ray Lawless |
Richmond Rovers |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Claude Dempsey |
Newton Rangers |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Crooks |
Newton Rangers |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Brimble |
Newton Rangers |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
M Stevens |
Ponsonby United |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Bill Telford |
Richmond Rovers |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
D McLeay |
Ponsonby United |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Pat Meehan |
Marist Old Boys |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
14 |
Wilf Hassan |
Marist Old Boys |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0
|
Annual general meetings and club news[]
- Auckland Rugby League put out separate tenders for refreshment booth and advertising rights. The advertising was for fences at Carlaw Park.[110] Their annual meeting was held at the Chamber of Commerce on 30 April.[111]
- Auckland Rugby League Referees Association held a meeting which was attended by over 40 members with Mr. A. Ball presiding over it. Mr. Wilf Simpson advocated for the appointment of a sole selector to grade referees. After some discussion over whether one was enough given the size of the association his recommendation was carried. Their annual meeting was scheduled for 4 April.[112] Their annual meeting saw a record attendance of 53 and it was stated that there had such an increase in members that it would be necessary to limit membership in the future. Mr. A. Ball was elected president.[113] The Referees Association refused to appoint line umpires for the third test between England and New Zealand at Carlaw Park. Their reason for this was to register their disapproval through the Auckland Rugby League to the New Zealand Rugby League Council because the English managers had overlooked their referees to rule over the test match. Instead they had used a referee for the 2nd and 3rd tests who they had not submitted. They felt that visiting team managers should accept the recommended referees.[114]
- held their general meeting at Carlaw Park on Sunday 17 April.[115]
- City Rovers held their annual meeting at Carlaw Park on Sunday, 27 March.[116] The report referred to a club record number of teams in all competitions of eight. Mr. C. Waugh was elected president.[117]
- Devonport United Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting at the Labour Rooms above Hellaby's, Devonport on Wednesday, 23 March. Mr. A.W.D. Meiklejohn was elected patron and they congratulated the schoolboys on winning the Kiely Cup.[118]
- Ellerslie United League Football Club held practices at the Ellerslie Reserve beginning on Saturday 2 April.[119] Mr. G. Harrison resigned as secretary after ten years in the position.[120] They held an urgent general meeting on 18 April after finding out from the League that they would be excluded from the first grade championship.[121]
- Ellerslie-Otahuhu United League Football Club held their annual general meeting in the club's training shed, Ellerslie on Monday, 21 March.[122]
- held their annual meeting in St. James’ Hall, Mangere Bridge on Wednesday, 23 March.[124]
- Mt. Albert United Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting at King George Hall, Mt Albert on Wednesday, 16 March.[125] The meeting was presided over by Mr. R. Wilson and Mr. B. Brigham was elected patron. Practice was to begin the following Saturday on the club's ground at Springleigh Avenue.[126]
- Mt Wellington Rugby League Football Club were renamed Otahuhu Rugby League Club.
- Newton Rangers Football Club held their annual meeting on Monday, 14 March at the Y.M.C.A.[127] It was presided over by Mr. Bradley with a large attendance of members. Mr. W. Monteith was elected patron.
- Northcote and Birkenhead Ramblers League Football Club held their annual meeting on Monday, 7 March at Victoria Hall, Birkenhead.[128] More than 50 people attended the meeting with Mr. D. Wilkie presiding. The report stated that the club recorded a £30 profit. An engraved wristlet watch was presented to Mr. W.J. Dean for his service to the club as secretary and treasurer for the past three years. They planned on entering five junior teams along with a schoolboy thirteen. The club also decided to tell the Northcote Borough Council that they would be prepared to contribute to the cost of an addition to the dressing shed at the Northcote Municipal football ground.[129] Practices were held at McKinstry's Paddock, Roseberry Avenue.[130] The Northcote High School board allowed use of its rugby field on alternate Saturdays to the Ramblers. On the other Saturdays the Northcote and Birkenhead Rugby Union Football Club would use it.[131]
- Otahuhu Rugby League Football Club had ceased to operate following the forced merger with Ellerslie but the Mount Wellington club had requested from Auckland Rugby League that they be renamed Otahuhu and the request was granted.
- Papakura Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting on 22 March. Mr. E. C. Foote was elected patron and it was decided to make him a presentation in recognition of his service to the club.[132] At a meeting of the Papakura Town Board the Rugby League club were granted use of the Railway Reserve on the same terms as the 1931 season.[133] The club held a dance in the Star Theatre on Monday 18 April. Mr. and Mrs. G. Rogers won the Monte Carlo, and Mr. Alec Beams won the cake competition. It was decided to run a fortnightly dance during the season as this one was such a success.[134]
- Ponsonby United Football Club annual meeting was held at Leys Institute on Monday, 14 March.[136] The decided to change from the one selector system to a three selector system with F. White, S. Lowry, and N.D. Culpan chosen to pick the sides. Mr. A. H. McKeown was elected patron.[137] Practises began on Sunday 2 April with players instructed to meet at Three Lamps, Ponsonby.[138]
- Richmond Rovers Football Club annual meeting was held on Friday, 4 March at the Gaiety Hall, Surrey Crescent.[139]
|
|