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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

SIXTY FIRST

ANNUAL REPORT

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STATEMENT

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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE

SEASON I963

TO BE PRESENTED TO MEMB€RS AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL

MEETING TO BE H€LO IN THE THEATRETTE' SHELL HOUSET

CARRINGT()N STREET. SYDNEY' ON MONDAY' 2OTH JANUARY'

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DELEGATE TO A.N. F.C.: J. Stewart.

PROTEST & DISPUTES COMM:J. Stewart (Chairman)J. FordW. BurnhamR. BrainP. Rothman (Secretary)

STATE SELECTION COMM:

PATRON:

PRESIDENT:

VICE PRESIDENT:

HON. TREASURER:

BOARD OF MANAGEMENT:

SECRETARY:

ASSiSTANT SECRETARY:

PERMIT & MATCH COMM:

N.S.W.A.N.F.C.ADVISORY BOARD:

Co-opted Memb:

SOLICITORS:

AUDITOR:

UMPIRES' APPOINTMENTBOARD:

OFFICE BEARERS - SEASON 1963

W. Picken, Esq.

E. McFarlane, Esq.

K. Stephens, Esq.

A.H. Davey, B.Ec., A.A.S.A., A.C.I.S.(Deceased 19 / 11 /63) .

President, Vice-President, together withMessrs. C. Shiels, A. Smythe, L. Clarke,S. Felstead, W. Hart, R. Hannan.

R. Giddey, Esq.

J. Hammond, Esq.

K. Stephens (Chairman).

J. Armstrong (Chairman)A. AitkenA. Davie

J. GroseS. Sweet

S. K. Stubley (Chairman)F. DixonK. FergusonA. GilpinW.J. HoimesJ. C. MackayE. McFarlaneA. BridgervaterR. Giddey

G. Arkins, Esq.

Kindred, Elliott & Associates.

H. Clancy (Chairman)I. McMillanC. Smith

UMPIRES' COACH:

CLUB DELEGATES:

Balmain:

Eastern Suburbs:

North Shore:

St. George:

Sydney Naval:

Western Suburbs:

P. Esmonde, Esq.

Bankstown:K. LockP. Long

R. HayesE. Norman

T. RobertsD. Bouch

A. WicksJ. Bourke

R. IhnenC. Mason

B. ConlonL Robertson

Newtown:

Parramatta:

South Sydney;

University:

G. HearneJ. Symes

J. ArmstrongL. Clarke

A. GallagherC. Doulis

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Deiegates from N.S.W. Football Union:

Delegate from

PooreMcRae

P. MullerT. Dodd

N{r. A. BridgewaterN{r. C. Boulton

N{r. H. Macpherson

HONORARY LIFE MEN,IBERS

L. AlexanderL. A. BalhausenO. W. Balhausen

J.V, BannonE. W. ButlerR. Browne

J. CurryS. H. DonnellyK.G. FergusonL. Harry

H. C. HarteT.J. HayesH. HedgerS. Hodgson

J. KealeyM. KingA. A. LairdG. LeibsR. McDougailE. McFarlaneJ. F. McNeill

A. E. Nash (x)

J. E. Phelan (x)A" D. ProvanH. A. RyallG.H. SandersH.G. ShepherdH. W. SmithA.J. SnowL.J. Taylor (x)G. H. Turner (x)A. Young

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NEW SOUTH WALES FOOTBALL UNION

(Controlling body Junior and Schools Football).

President: Mr. C.P. Boulton, 98 Ruthven Street, Waverley.Hon S.cretary: Mr. A. Bridgewater, 27 View Street, Woollahra. (38 4437)Hon. Schools Organiser: Mr, T.S. Carroll, 36 Kimberley Road, Hurstville (57 2458)

The performancesshows Grand FinalN.S.W.A.N. F. L.

TEAM

NewtownSydney NavalEastern SuburbsSouth SydneyPaddingtonNorth ShoreSt. GeorgeWestern SuburbsY. M. C. A.East SydneyR. A. A. F.BalmainRedfernCentral Western

PHELAN MEDAL

Listed below are the winnersGrade) player in N.S.W.

of the various First Grade Clubs can beappearances oniy. Any Club not IistedGrand Final since 1903, when this bodv

1903 - 1963 inclusive.

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1946 W. Cottiss (N'tn. )

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1956 R. Moore (Bal. )

1957 G. Waller (Liv. )

1958 K. Batchelor (S.S.)1959 R. Turner (S.S.)1960 A. Whish-Wiison (B'tn)1961 R. Turner (S.N . )1962 A. Crisp (N.S.)1963 R. SHARROCK (WESTS).

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RESULTS

FIRST SEMI- FINAL

lst GRADE: Newtown

2nd GRADE: Western Subs.

3TdGRADE: L'pool/B'torvn

SECOND SEMI-FINAL

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FINAL

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Sydney Naval: 9-i0

HMAS 'Nirimba' 6- i0

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L'pool/B'town

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13-16 ( 94)

9-i6 ( 70)

North Shore

St. George

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10-12 ( 72)

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Goalkickers; R. Nobes 7

R. Dunn 4

J. O'Donnell2J. Chester I

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Goalkickers: E. Noack

J. EganF. KennyR. GroseM. DeanD. Allen

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HMAS'NIRIMBA' 4-1i (35)

LEADING GOALKICKERS

FIRST GRADE :

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FIRST ROUND MATCHES

The League Competition of 1963 comprised of eleven teams. This necessitatedbye. It was recognised prior to the commencement of the season that theparticipating teams could be graded into lwo sections. For this reason adeliberate draw was made to ensure that the top six teams played each other

twice, the lower five played each other rwice and the lower five met the topsix only once. This ensured the presentation of a higher standard of gameand the opportunity for the lower clubs to meet on more equable conditions.

Analysis of the competition table at the end of the first round appears to havevindicated this decision.

FINAL SERIES

It was apparent that the standard of footbail in Sydney had been lifted in the1963 season. The displays of football by all four finalists were of a highorder. Both Sydney Naval and North Shore, in losing to Newtown, playedfast, attractive football which, in other years, would have carried themthrough to the Grand Final. In the Grand Final the football playedby thesix teams in the three grades was of superior quality. The First GradeGrand Final, played before a post-war record crowd, was one which wouldhave brought many new supporters to our code.

For ruggedness, brilliance and ali-round determination and skill, itcomparedwith the Finais played by the more powerful Leagues in Australia.The participating sides are to be commended for the high pitch of attainmentbrought to Trumper Park Oval on that day.

MERIT AWARD CERTIFICATES.

Each year the Australian National Football Council requests of each of itsaffiliated bodies, nominees for its Merit Award Certificate. The recomm-endation of the N.S.W.A.N.F.L. for 1963 was Mr. Sydney Felstead. Thisrecommendatron had been earned bv Mr. Felstead for his outstanding serviceand interest in the development of Australian Football, particularly in NewSouth Wales. We were pleased to be advised that N{r. Felstead was therecipient of the Merit Award Certificate for N.S.W. for 1963. Mr. Felstead'sfootbail career commenced in 1933 at Hurstville School where he playedunder the guidance of Mr. Tas Carroll and continuedwith St. GeorgeAustralian Footabll Club in 1937. He playedwith the Army and R,A.A.F.during the war years and, upon his return from England in 1945, rejoinedthe St. George Ctub. A di.stinguished miiitary career, during which heheid every office, culminated in his election as President in 1955, a positionwhich he still holds.

Mr. Felstead has been Manager of the N.S.W. team since 1957 and has been

on the executive of the controlling body of your League as a senior Vice-President, Vice-President and member of the Board of Management. He wasinstrumental in founding the St. George Junior Association and his untiringefforts are, in the main, responsible for the development of the LicensedClub and acquisition of a ground in the St. George area projects.

The A.N.F.C. at times recognises, in addition to those recommended by

the States, long and valuable service by bestowing the Merit Award Certificateon one other person. This award is decided by the Council and the League washonoured this year to have Mr. William Hart be the recipient of such adistinction. Mr. Hart has worked tirelessly in the interests of AustralianFootbali in N . S . W . , both as a player and administrator with the re -formedWestern Suburbs Football Club, Western Suburbs Social Club and theadministration of the League. We are justly proud that the recognition shouldgo to Bill.

PREMIERSHIP TABLE

FIRST GRADE

Western SuburbsNorth ShoreSydney NavalNewtownSt. GeorgeBalmainUniversitySouth SydneyParramattaEastern SuburbsL'pool/B'town

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AWARDS 1963

League PennantWilliam Strickland Shield

(Donor A.J. Snow, E"q.)League PennantLeague PennantWilliam Picken Award"Phelan" Trophy - Best &

Fairest"Sanders" Trophy - Best &

Fairest"Kealey" Trophy - Best &

Fairest"Frank Ludlow" Trophy -

Leading Goalkicker

PREMIERS AND RUNNERS-UP

First Grade Premiers

First Grade PremiersReserve Grade PremiersThird Grade PremiersClub Championship

First Grade

Reserve Grade

Third Grade

First Grade

Western Subs.

Western Subs.Western Subs.L'pool/B'townSydney Naval

R. Sharrock (W. S. )

J. McCarrney (S. N. )

J. Morris (Nirimba)

E. Noack (N'town)

FIRST GRADE

Newtoq'nSt. GeorgeSth. SydneySth, SydneyNewtownSt. GeorgeEast Subs.Sth. SydneySth. Sydneiz

Sth. SydneyR. A. A. F.R. A. A. F.St. GeorgeEast Subs.Sydney NavalEast Subs.Sydney NavalEast Subs.West Subs.West Subs.NewtownNth. ShoreWest Subs.Sydney NavalWest Subs.NewtownNewtownSydney NavalNewtownNEWTOWN

1903 East Sydneyi904 Nth. Shore1905 Sydney1906 Newtown1907 Sydney1908 Y. M. C. A.1909 Nth, Shore1910 Y. M. C. A.1911 East Sydney19L2 Sydney1913 SydneyI9I4 Sth. Sydney1915 Paddington1916 Paddington1917 Paddington1918 East Sydney1919 Paddington1920 Paddington1921 Nth. Shore1922 Paddington1923 Sydney1924 Paddington1925 Sydney1926 East Subs.1927 East Subs.1928 Newtown1929 Newtown1930 Newtown1931 Sydney1932 Newrown1933 Newtown

Nth. ShoreBalmainY. M. C" A.RedfernNewtownEast SydneyY.M.C.A.East SydnevSydnevY. M. C. A.PaddingtonSydneySydneyCentral WesternSydneyNewtownNewtownNewtownNewtownNewtownNewtownNewtownPaddingtonWest Subs.NewtownEast Subs.Nth. ShoreSth. SydneyNewtownSth. SydneySydnev

1934 Sth. Sydney1935 Sth. Sydneyi936 Newtown1937 St. George1938 St. George1939 Newtown1940 Newtown1941 East Subs.1942 Newtown1943 St. George1944 Sydney Naval1945 Newtown1946 Newtown1947 Newtown1948 Newtown1949 Newtown1950 Newtown1951 West Subs.1952 Nth. Shore1953 East Subs.1954 East Subs.1955 East Subs.1956 East Subs.1957 East Subs.1958 East Subs.1959 East Subs.1960 Sydney Naval196I Nth. Shore1962 Sydney Naval1963 WEST SUBS.

Gentlemen,

I take this opportuniry of thanking those selfless and devoted Officers of theCommittees of the League who have been responsible for making Season 1963the unqualified success that it has been.

I am able to reflect the feelings of my executive when I say that for our 60thyear we have laid the foundations of continuing success.

The basis of the League administration is sound and I look forward confidentlyto Season 7964 to consolidate the results of the hard work displayed by allconnected with the League.

I am appreciative of the support received from my Management Board, ClubOfficials and the Committees of the League.

The Players and Umpires must be congratulated on the improving skills theybrought to the football field.

It is important that an intensive campaign for the recruitment of Juniors toour ranks should be undertaken by ail the Clubs so that these people maybecome an asset as a Player, Administrator or as an Umpire.

I commend to you this Report and wish you every success in your effortsto promote the Australian game of football in New South Wales.

E. McFarlane,PRESiDENT.

Gentlemen,

Herewith my report on the activities of the League for 1963.

The administration of the League has been subjected to the usual ups and downs.The League has received an extraordinary amount of help and co-operation fromthe Clubs and the bodies with which it is associated. it has also been underpressures which, in 60 years, had not previously been experienced.

The season saw the League once again with a new Secretary, the third ln as manyyears and also saw the unprecedented action of the immediate past Secretaryissuing three writs against members of the Board, a writ against the President,together with a summons against the members of the Board. The writ againstthe President and two of the other writs have had judgment signed in favour ofthe defendants. The iatest writ and the summons is stiil current.

The League has had a successful season. The Board of Management appears tohave concluded the season favourably and has achieved a stable administrationwhich has brought capable organisation of its affairs.

There has been a marked increase in the standard of ttre top Clubs and the show-ing of the lesser Clubs has revealed no lessening in their performances as

compared with previous years.

The Competition this year was, to a degree, marred b,v the presence of a byeand was notable for the short number of rounds played, whereby some teamswere afforded only 14 games of football. With an eleven team Competition in1964, the Board will give much thought to providing the opportunity for theteam having the bye to visit, or be visited by, teams of neighbouring Leagues,from Newcastle, Canberra or the Riverina.

The Board of Management instituted a Forward Planning Committee whichrecommended certain changes in the League Competition and gave valuableadvice. Arising from this advice came the acknon'ledgment by the Board thatthe promotion of our code must be so vigorous as to promote a dynamicgrowth. The Board will consider carefully the possibilit-v of promotingfootball in suburban areas which fringe the city Clubs.

In the main, the Senior League Clubs are run by rnenwith some commercialacumen. These men realise that there is no such thing as a stable position -that you either progress or fall behind. The onus is on the executive of allClubs to consider the affairs of their Club in the light of this axiom. Theymust assume responsibility of promoting the necessary committees andorganisations withrn the CluLr to ensure that the approaching season willsurpass that preceded. With this will come a steady rate of growth of theirClub.

The time has come when the people holding office in the Clubs must considerand equate the interests of their Club in relation to the overall aims andobjects of the League which they go to make up.

It is to be regretted that the malority of the Senior League Clubs have shirkedtheir responsibilities in regard to the promotion of Third Grade teams. Thisshort-sighted attitude is flying in the face of established precedent. Everysuccessful Senior Club has always been supported by a strong Junior Team.This year's Premiers and Runners-up fielded Third Grade sides. Newtownhas consistently promoted Junior Footballand just as consistently contestedFirst and Reserve Grade Finals. Eastern Suburbs First and Reserve Gradesides have successes behind them due in no small lvay to the promotion ofstrong Juniors.

The Clubs' committees should consider it mandatory to organise a Third Gradeside even if this involves setting up a man with the necessary responsibilityand financial support.

Juniors of this age can be encouraged to be self-supporting through dances,raffles and the like.

Certain of the Clubs have come to the realisatjon that witi just a little moreeffort their place in the Competition can be surer. The Iess progressiveClubs that have adopted the attitude of "waiting for something to turn up"wili have to decide for themselves whether they will lift their standard so

as to compete with the other Clubs or to form a subsidiary association so

that they can play the social football which appears to be the peak of theiraspirations.

I feel that the Board of Management would regard such an attitude as a meanstowards solving the problem of providing two competitions of a more equablestandard.

We were fortunate to have received considerable assistance from the SydneyMorning Herald and rts associated T.V. Station, T. C.N. Channel 7.

Generous understanding of our problems came from the Directors of WesternSuburbs Licensed Club. The offices of the League were equipped, staffed andmaintained as a result of their grant.

We have seen the commencement of plans in 1963 for Licensed Clubs by Balmain,Bankstown, Eastern Suburbs, Newtown, North Shore, Parramatta and St. Georgeand the commencement of negotiations with Councils for the long-term Leaseof grounds by Bankstown and St. George Clubs. The Eastern Suburbs andNewtown Clubs have been successful in securing extremely well-sited propertiesclose to Trumper Park and Erskineville Oval and the outlook as far as financeis concerned for the support and development of Australian Football in Sydneylooks very good.

The revenue accruing to the League is usually the subject of the Treasurer'sReport but the following observations could well be made in this portion ofthe Report. The finances of the League were maintained despite the markedfalling off in attendance due to extremely inclement weather throughout theseason and the lesser number of rounds played. Advertising revenue increasedand will be increased again in 1964. The revenue from the Record increasedslightly but the cost of production was considerably reduced. Wages to gatemenwere increased and a consrderable improvement in attention to duty was made.

My criticisms in the foregoing paragraphs have come from a firm belief thatthis League will progress at such a rate as to necessitate the Club executivesto heed this warning. The manner of the successes of the better Clubs hasensured that greatness will no longer be thrust upon the "lucky" Club" Itbehoves the management of each Club to put their Club's affairs in order.

It is not without some degree of pride that I present this Report to you. WhileI have been crrtical, I must give credit to the generosity and understanding bvthe Clubs to me and the office that I have held.

CLUBS AFFILIATED WiTH THE N. S. W. A. N . F . L.

The following Clubs affiliated with the League during season 1963:

BalmainBankstownEastern SuburbsNewtownNorth ShoreParramattaSt. GeorgeSouth SydneySydney NavalUniversityWestern Suburbs

In addition to these Clubs, the Newcastle Australian National Football League andthe New South Wales Australian National Football Union affiliatedwith the League.

TENURE OF GROUNDS

TRUMPER PARK - Saturdays and Sundays for 1964.

PICKEN OVAL - Saturdays and Sundays.

HURSTVILLE OVAL - Saturdays - - Share with RugbyUnion , 1964.

NORTH SYDNEY OVAL - Anticipated eight Sundays in 1964.

ERSKINEVILLE OVAL - Saturdays in 1964.

ROSEDALE OVAL - Anticipated Saturdays andSundays in 7964.

MONA PARK - Anticipated some Sundays in 1964.

BANKSTOWN MEMORIAL OVAL - Anticipated some Sundays in 1964.

O FOOTBALL RECORD

The Football Record, this year, proved to be a success. Considerablecomment was passed on the format of the items. The revenue from salesand advertising increased and prirting costs tlere reduced to the extentthat production of the record was. for this year, profitable.

This is a good indication for season 1964 when most of the problemsassociated with the production of the record r"'1-ll be routine.

The co-operation of the Clubs in regard to noies was much appreciated'

FORWARD PLANNING COMMITTEE

A Forward Planning Committee was instituted in 1963 to advise the Boardof Management on the areas of major policyuhich the Board couldwellinvestigate.

The Committee consisted of the President of the League, Mr. E. McFarlane;Vi.ce President of the League, Mr. K. Stephens; Secretary of the AdvisoryBoard, Mr. K. Ferguson; Secretary of the Junior Union, Mr. A. Bridgewaterand Secretary of the League, Mr. R. Giddey.

The Committee enquired as to the lines of policy which the Board ofManagement should pursue. Their work in 1963 was devoted, in the main,to a consideration of the problems resulting from the disparity of standardsin the top and bottom of the competition teams. The Committee recommendedto the Board that a separate competition shou-ld be formed in the Cumberiandarea and the Senior League be reduced to eight teams.

It was anticipated that the Forward Planning Committee will be responsiblefor some major suggestions to the Board of N'lanagement and the policywhich could be adopted.

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OBITUARY

It is recorded regretfully that three of the staunchest supporters of the Leaguehave died. Mr. Sid Oldroyd, a former Vice-President of the League and

Executive of Eastern Suburbs Football Club.

Mr. Bert Aitken, a State Selector and prominent Newtown Official.

Mr. Arrhur Davey, Treasurer of the League and Secretary of theN.S.W. Australian National Footbail Social Club.

To their bereaved families and all others who suffered family losses during theyear past, we extend the League's most sincere sympathy.

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RECOGNITION

The League places on record its appreciation of the service rendered our gameby all sections of the Press, Radio and Televisj.on.

TO; A11 Committees, Clubs, Officials, Players and Trahers.Members of the Umpires' Association.Western Suburbs Australian Footbail Club Ltd. for its generous

financial support.Project Interiors ftv. LtdMillers Brewery

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Western Suburbs Football Club Ltd. ) DThe Shell Co " ) Vlvlick Simmons ) g

Ainsworth Industnes ) R

Jim Mitchell Sports Store ) fT. A. A.ShelleysAllan Kippax Sports StoreNational Bank of CampsieNorman Wilson (Florist)

St. John's Ambulance BrigadeGodfrey Phillips International fty. Ltd., makers of Viscount Cigarettes.

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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL F@TBALL COUNCIL

The thanks of the League go out to the Council and the N.S.W. Advisory Boardof the Council for their advice on the problems of the League. My own jobwas made a lot easier through the assistance given by Mr. Ken Ferguson andthe helpful guidance of Mr. Bruce Andrew.

The Council, acting upon the recommendations of these two gentlemen, hasspent thousands of pounds on the propagation of the code in New South Wales.

The Standing Committee has expressed the opinion that the League must nowput its house in order in all phases of administration, otherwise it may benecessary to consider some curtailment of the financial assistance now beingrendered by the A.N.F. C.

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Mr. R.T. Rush, a Li-fe Member of the Council, said "It is very satisfying tohear reports of progress everywhere but I am very concerned with the positionin Sydney where the administration of the League leaves much to be desired.'Unity is strength', but in Sydney internal bickering seems to be the order ofthe day. Year after year we are assured of better times ahead and the latestpath on to the promised iand is paved with beer -- a Licensed CIub whichhas been talked about for years

- and again the Board of the proposed Club

is not a united body. The A.N.F.C. must reconsider its attitude to the N.S.W.League and seriously review its future financial assistance."

Mr. P.J. Mitchell of the V.F.L. and Treasurer of the Council was of theopinion that there has been much indifferent administration over the years,but there have been many problems too. He further said "More skilledofficials are now taking interest in our game and we must continue tosupport them. Let it never be forgotten that with all its faults the N.S.WLeague is fighting the foe in his own territory; they are splitting his forces,and we should heip them in their battle for they are fighting for the game asa whole. I am hopefui for the future as one Licensed Club is already operatingsuccessfully and others will follow. "

The President of the Council, Mr. R.P. Rodriguez of W.A., said in summation"Let us assure N.S.W. that i-f the League desires to carry the torch we willbe right behind them despite past disappointments

- let the past bury its

dead and start afresh."

These extracts from the Council Minutes are heartening. That the support ofthe Council could be expressed in such terms from such responsible membersof the Council is in itself an incentive to the executive of this League to s[riveto fulfil the confidence displayed.

PUBLICATIONS AND FILMS

A number of A. N. F. C. publications and film strips are available. Includedamong them are : a) Wall chart on "marking"

b) Film strip on "kicking"c) Two film strips on "ground play" and ball handling"d) Film strip "Why the Whistle blows"

The L.P. disc entitled "Why the Whistle blows" guide for Umpires,is now available.

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In conclusion, I would suggest to the League and its more powerfui Clubs thatthe destinies of the code in New South Wales will be best guided by the financialsupport of Licensed Clubs

Every Club supporter should be enlisted to this end.

Rhys R. Giddey.SECRETARY.

REPRESENTATIVE FOOTBALL.

Three representative matches were played. The State Selectors, under the abieguidance of their Chairman Mr. Joe Armstrong, saw all players in action and on25th Aprii two sides played to enable the selectors to choose the team for Brisbane.

The team journeyed to Brisbane by train on 3rd May and returned the followingTuesday, 7th May. The game in Queensland was ruined by some atrocious weatherand it was difficult for the teams to display a standard of football in accordancewith their abilities.

Following representations to the League by the Canberra League, it was decided,in view of a promise of a subsidy from the C.A.N.F.L.. to fly the State Team toCanberra. After negotiations with both major Airline Companies, the side flewto Canberra on Saturday morning by T.A.A., played a rvonderful game on thebeautiful Manuka Oval at Canberra and were the guests of the Canberra FoorballLeague at a reception that night. The side returned by plane on Saturday evening.

The experiment in flying proved successful as the players arrived fresh and wereable to give of their best.

The final representative game was played at Trumper Park Oval on a heavy groundwhich again precluded a display of the most spectacular features of our game.The Combined Australian Universities side was made up of players from allStates and gave an example of ball control and the play-on football which we wereunable to match.

The Western Suburbs Social Club is to be thanked for its generous gesture inproviding a dinner for the side prior to the commencement of the series at itsClub at Campsie.

Our thanks are extended to the A.N.F.C. who was most anxious to have theseInterstate fixtures resumed and subsidised 50% of the loss incurred in the Queenslandfixture.

AlL three sides were under the capable and experienced management of Mr. S.Felstead and coached by Mr. Jack Atkins.

RE SU LTS

Queensland

A.C.T.

Combined Universtties

ls-16 (106)

B-r2 ( 60)

lB-16 (124)

N. S. \Y.

N. S. W.

N. S. W.

13-1r (89)

7- 7 (49)

10-12 (72)

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NEW SOUTH WALES AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

PERIOD IST JANUARY 1963 to 3lST DECEMBER, 1963

INCOME

Gate ReceiptsRecord SalesWages ReturnedAdministration FeesAffiliation FeesClub AccountsAdvertising - RecordBank InterestDonationsGrantsRefund Fares - QueenslandClub Share in Jerseys, etc.Profit - Interstate MatchFines

' Miscellaneous

EXPENDITURE--- Ground Rentals

Ground WagesPrinting of Record - 1962 - 216 lO

1963 - 627 4

TelephoneSchools & N.S.W.N.F.U.Stamps, Stationery & PrintingExpenses - UmpiresEquipmentTraining Fees - GroundsAdvertising - 1962 -

1963 -Legal ExpensesInterstate MatchesSecretary's Wages & ExpensesTypisds WagesTraveilingSundry Office ExpensesA. N. F. C. AJfiliationSalary - J. Boulus, 1962MiscellaneousRecord CommissionWages paid out of Gate Receipts

Excess Expenditure over Income

4,963 14

386 3

t49 7

734 0

140 t4472 16

425 14

951l 11

7r8 0161 16

16032

50010 19

4

03

10

0

9

0I00

0

00

0

10

7,7071,496

16620

02

85176

12431

843 14 2

1629763951235 10 7

53 18 4

382 16 2

131 15 0

261 15 5

2196443 12 9

61s905040021 6 3

14 I lls 50

104 16 3

340 501714 0

288 2037 ll 5

€ 8,290 15 6 € 8,290 15 6