RUGBY PROFITS

Hokitika Guardian, 15 October 1930, Page 3

RUGBY PROFITS

WELLINGTON UNTON’S SHARE

;:j(Bv Telegraph—Presß Association'). WELLINGTON, Oct. 14. .The gate takings at the fourth Rugby test match between Britain and New Zealand, played at Athletic Park on August 9th last, were officially stated to be ,£7097 8s lOd at to-night’s meeting, of the Wellington Rugby U/nion. The Wellington Union’s share of the proceeds from all three played in Wellington amounts to £3,154. The other Unions were complaining, said the Chairman, Mr J. Prendnville, hut from the statement up to date, it looked as though the Wellington Union would finish the year with something like a profit of £IOOO with- careful management. It was in a better position than any of the other unions. EFFECT OF BROADCASTS. WELLINGTON, Oct. 14. The Rugby football gate re oipts in Wellington on days when. teat matches were broadcast during the recent visit of the British team dropped approximately £IOO on each of three This was mentioned by the hon.--. treasurer of the Wellington Rugby Union when a letter from the N.Z.,;-.-Union was received • dealing with ’ the subject of • broadcasting. Complaints had been received from several Unions that the broadcasting ■in the bigger centres detrimentally affected the attendance at the matches in the smaller eentrs. The letter said that it was intended to discuss the whole question at the annual meeting of the New Zealand Union, but, in the meantime ) the Management Committee, of the Unions' would advise as to last season’s experiences, together with any suggestion they might care to make. There was little discussion after Mr Jqckson had supplied his information • regarding test miaitdh broadlcasting, and the Union decided to forward the information on to the New Zealand ■'Union. It had no suggestions to make.