SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

Taranaki Central Press, Volume IV, Issue 408, 15 April 1937, Page 6

SPORTS DEVELOPMENT

NATIONAL COUNCIL PROPOSED. \ State Recognition. Press Association —Copyright. Masterton, April 14. The proposal to establish in the Dominion *a. National Sports Council With the State’s recognition to coordinate and develop the interests of sports bodies for the promotion of the health, recreation and enjoyment of the people was referred to by the Minister of Internal Affairs, Hon. W. E. Parry, torday. “I am delighted with the close consideration that executives of sports activities 'are giving .to this national effort,’ ’said Mr. Parry. “The publication of summaries of the proceedings of the conference I recently held in Parliament Buildings with New Zealand and Wellington representatives of sports bodies has given the project wide circulation;. I have had inquiries from many parts of the Dominion and from Australia for copies of the plan oui'lined. To meet the requests made I am having a full report of th conference prinked, “I feel convinced in my mind that efficient organisation along the lines of the proposals will be of incalculable benefit, not only to sports bodies, but also to the people of the Dominion. It is l v.'hat is needed in this country—sound physical culture and enjoyment in the methods of attaining it.” Mr. Parry said a further conference would take place represeriZatives of sports bodies toward the end of June.