FOOTBALL.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 102, 20 October 1911, Page 8

FOOTBALL.

THE NORTHERN UNION GAME. AUSTRALIA BEATS ENGLAND. By Cable—Press Association—Copyright. October 18. ; The Australian footballers defeated England by 11 points to/6. There were four thousand spectators present. The weather conditions were favorable. England, which had a representative team, missed chances in the first spell. The colonials played a fast game, and at half-time were leading by a goal and two tries to one try. Craig and Farnsworth scored. Francis converting the latter's try. There was even fast play in the second spell, with little advantage either way, each scoring a try.

N.Z. RUGBY UNION. MAORI TEAM'S TOUR OF BRITAIN. By Telegraph—Press Association. Wellington, Last Night. A meeting of the management committee of the New Zealand Rugby Union was held last evening, Mr. N. Galbraith being in the chair. , Mr. Gallagher (Auckland) wrote protesting against the manner of selecting j North v, South Island teams, but it was stated the matter had subsequently been ■ explained to him. The North Otago Union's appeal against the Otago Union over-riding one. of its resolutions was allowed to stand over for further particulars. Mr. W. T. Parata wrote enclosing a statement of accounts for the tour of the Maori team in 1010-11. This showed a credit balance of £8 8s Bd, and permission was asked to donate this amount to the Hukarere Maori girls' school. This was agreed to. The gates for the l!)ll tour were shown as follow: Hsiwke's Bay £8 13s, Hastings £6 4s, Poverty Bay £27 13s, Wairarapa £ls is. Manawatu-Horowhenua £lB 4s, Taranaki £35, Wanganui £2O, Wellington £54 !»s fid, Christchurch, £B6 7s Bd, Otago £lO7 10s; total £379 as. Mr. Parata also wrote asking permission for a Maori team to make a tour of England next season. In his letter Mr. Parata stated that the team would travel purely as amateurs, only travelling and hotel expenses, besides uniforms, to be paid. There would not be any pocket money allowed whatever. Any profits the committee would devote to founding scholarships for Maori boys to attend universities. There would be no fear of the men leaving the amateur ranks. The players' conduct would receive as much attention as would their ability on the field. Mr. Parata asked that the English Union might be communicated with in regard to the project. The matter was discussed at length, it being stated that the financial aspect of the tour was very favorable, as expenses had been guaranteed by a number of wealthy Maoris. It was pointed out that when the previous application for such a tour had been made to the English Union it was not favorably considered. It was also pointed out that the tour might possibly be prejudicial to any representative New Zealand team going to England later on. Ultimately it was resolved that a sub-committee draft a letter to be sent to the English Union, inquiring whether a tour of a Maori team would be welcome. The Otago Union wrote saying that a renewal of the lease of Carisbrodk ground had been obtained for twenty-one years.