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Opotiki News, Volume I, Issue 93, 5 October 1938, Page 2

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TIHE OTARA CLUB ANM'AL AI IihTLN'G (Contributed.) Groat ontlnisiasm pz\* vailed at the annual meeting of the Otara C ticket Club, held in Air R- A. Jledloy’s cow-shed. Last season’s activities were discussed and the balance-sheet showed a credit of Cl LLs 2d. “.That subscriptions he reduced from lCs to ds” was moved by .Mr L. Connor and seconders to this motion were in abundance!! After this had been carried amid tumultuous applause the following officers were elected: —

Mi- \V. J. Connor was unanimously re-elected president, and Mr Paddy Chambers was literally forced to accept the thankless duties of captain, for the third year in succession. Mr E. Brown was appointed lion.' treasurer, and the committee to purchase gear for the coining season comprises, the captain, secretary, and Air \V. Connor junr. This is called the “Semple Committee”. Air It. A. Medley was again induced to take up the duties of coach and Mr L. Connor was appointed unofficial scorer. Vicepresidents: Messrs Scotty McDonald, Percy Bbckctt. Lionel Holman, Jack Connor, Clem Black, J. R- Sinclair, George Dawson, Boh Al'amby. Mb- Hedley was presented with a trophy for the best all round performance. The. meeting closed with a vote of thanks to the chair.