1934 Auckland Rugby League season

The 1934 Auckland Rugby League season was its 26th. The senior championship was won by Richmond Rovers who ran away with the title with an 11 win, 2 loss record. Such was their dominance that a 14th round was not played as Richmond had a 6-point lead over their nearest competitor (Newton Rangers). Richmond also won the Roope Rooster knockout competition with a 20 to 13 win over Marist Old Boys in the final. Their remarkable season also included the Stormont Shield which they won 21 to 5 over Newton Rangers. This was the first ever time that an Auckland club had won all three senior grade titles in the same season. The Richmond reserve grade team also won the title which was remarkable in that they lost their first two matches before reeling off 12 consecutive wins to claim the title. They also won the Stallard Cup knockout competition when they beat City Rovers Reserves 21 to 9. Richmond also recorded two wins over the touring Western Suburbs side who had won the New South Wales premiership with 18–16 and 10–3 wins. This was easily the strongest set of results of any club at the senior level in Auckland Rugby League's history to this point and arguably to this day.

The Roope Rooster competition saw the debut of the Mt Albert and Papakura senior teams playing in a senior A grade competition. Both teams performed meritoriously before Mt Albert went down to Ponsonby 19 to 11, and Papakura lost to Marist 6 points to 3. Both teams then played in the inaugural Phelan Sheld competition which was ultimately won by Newton Rangers.

The Auckland representative team had a successful season recording wins over Taranaki by 35 to 8, Northland 19 to 12, and South Auckland by 36 to 16. The season also saw the first ever match for an official Auckland Māori team which played under the name Tamaki. New Zealand Māori rugby league teams had been formed and toured Australia in the 1910s and 20s but none had specifically represented Auckland. There had been club teams in Auckland largely recognised as being 'Māori' teams in the Manukau and Onehunga area since rugby league formed in the area around 1908–1911. During the 1934 season the Mangere Māori team also played several tour matches along with its Auckland competition matches.

Preceded by
1933
26th Auckland Rugby League season
1934
Succeeded by
1935

Auckland Rugby League meetings and news

Auckland Rugby League meetings

At the annual meeting of the junior management committee on 20 March the report they received showed that the number of players and clubs had increased by over 11% and 14% respectively. Registration fees were an increase on 1932 by £12 4/6. Mr. D. Wilkie was elected chairman, Mr. E. Chapman deputy chairman, while Mr. Mr. W.F. Clarke was elected secretary to replace the long serving and retiring Mr. T.R. Davis.[1] Davis was later appointed as a life member of New Zealand Rugby League, as was Arthur Ball (ex-chairman of the Auckland Rugby League Referees’ Association, and C. Adamson (ex-chairman of the Junior Management Committee).[2]

The annual meeting of the Auckland Rugby League was held in the League Rooms, Grey Buildings, on Monday, 9 April.[3] The report presented showed that the balance-sheet figures improved on the previous season. "The principal of sharing the gate receipts with the clubs competing... has without doubt proved very beneficial in creating the team spirit to improve the standard of play required for No. 1 ground qualification each week-end and also has been reflected in a greater esprit de corps amoungst club members, as well as a correspondingly enhanced friendly rivalry between the contestants that in turn excites public patronage to Carlaw Park". The gate takings were over £400, being available as grants to senior clubs in 1933. The working gate takings were £1,953 12/9 from club matches (an increase of £158). Ground rents of £154 7/ were lower but profits of £196 18/ were recorded from matches with visiting provincial teams. Registered player fees accounted for £99 12/ and this combined with donations and the earlier stated income meant total receipts of £2,636 2/5. Expenditure was £487 17/6 on ground rents, £340 17/2 on maintenance and upkeep of the park and grounds, £175 on staffing grounds and cost to officials, and minor expenses. This meant a balance of £21 4’8 to be carried forward. The profit and loss account showed a surplus of assets valued at £6,415 19/7.

Reference was also made to the services of George Rhodes who had passed away at the end of the 1933 season after many years as chairman of the league.[4] At the annual meeting the following officers were elected: patron, Mr. J.B. Donald; vice-patron, Mr. J.F.W. Dickson; president, Mr. James Carlaw; vice-presidents, Messrs. O. Blackwood, H. Grange, W. Wallace, C. Seagar, R. Benson, C.H. Drysdale, A.E. Laird, John A. Lee, R.H. Wood, R.T. Sharman, J. Donald, Joe Sayegh, J. Lovatt, W.S. Shramm, E. Morton, H. Walmsley, C. Wright, Montgomery and Bagnall; deputy-chairman, Mr. E.J. Phelan; hon. Secretary, Mr. Ivan Culpan; hon treasurer, Mr. J.E. Knowling; delegate to New Zealand Rugby League, Mr. R. Doble; auditor, Mr. R.A. Spinley; hon solicitor, Mr. H.M. Rogerson; referees’ delegate on the management committee, Mr. W. Mincham; club delegates, Mr Jim Rukutai and J.W. Probert; hon physicians, Drs. R. Tracey Inglis, Mr. G. Pezaro, F.J. Gwynne and K.H. Holdgate; press steward, Mr. R. Doble; board of control, Messrs. Campbell, Rukutai, Doble, L. Binns, Probert, Mincham, D. Wilkie, Ellis, Knowling and Ivan Cuplan; trustees, Messrs. John Stormont, E.J. Phelan, and G. Grey Campbell.[5]

At a board of control meeting in April it was decided that unemployed patrons would be admitted to Carlaw Park with the same concession as the previous season provided they produced their levy book regularly and it was stamped by the Labour Department. At the same meeting Mt Albert United applied to have their colours changed from mauve to blue and gold. This was referred to the junior management committee.[6]

Rules

It was reported that in the latest English rule book there was a goal line drop out being taken when teams forced the ball in their own in goal area and that New Zealand would also adopt the rule.[2] It was decided to implement the rule at the start of the second round. After clarifying the interpretation of the law in England it was established that the attacking team needed to stand five yards from the goal-line when the defending side drops the ball out from between its posts.[7]

Continued dissatisfaction was felt around the policing of the play the ball which caused problems. And late tacking was also said to be spoiling play. The referee committee said at their 21 May meeting that they intended to take drastic action on this matter.[8] At the Auckland Rugby League Board of Control meeting on 23 May chairman Campbell drew attention to the practice of players charging into opponents and using their knees. He said it was a serious offence, not a tackle and not football at all. The referees association took up the matter and said that all senior clubs would be written to and told that such conduct would not be tolerated.[9] As a result of a large number of matches which were late kicking off due to teams arriving late or match officials arriving late or not at all the league pointed out "that a visiting team could be granted a 15-minute concession in starting and the length of spells could be reduced to 35 minutes each way by mutual agreement between the captains".[10]

At its weekly meeting the Board of Control banned metal sprigs after the Newton club's officials and players complained “strongly” against their use.[11]

The senior competition

It was decided that the championship would commence on 28 April and consist of three rounds. However the Auckland Rugby League would reserve the right to select the four leading teams to hasten the find for the champions if necessary.[12]

The league promoted the senior competition by taking the unusual approach of naming all the senior coaches and including boastful quotes from each of them in its newspaper advertisements. The advertisement went "What the Coaches say: Lar Seagar: Devonport will again be Champion and Champion of Champions. Scotty McClymont: Richmond will be hard. The Rooster will be a Champion this year. Duggie McGregor: Nothing can stop Newton winning. Pope Gregory: Marist O.B. will win from the start. The team is in great heart. Frank Delgrosso: Ponsonby will this year produce the finest League team for many a day. Ben Davidson: City Rovers will be the sensation of the season. A team of All Blacks".[13]

Newton, Richmond, and Ponsonby all sported new uniforms which were well received after their opening matches.[14]

Carlaw Park

A new stand was planned for Carlaw Park to be built prior to the “next winter season”. It would cost £3,000 and have “concrete foundations and built in wood”. Preliminary architectural plans were submitted by Mr Piper and Mr. Brooker. “The new stand while embracing the present stand, which would harmonise with the main design, will provide seating accommodation for from 2,500 to 3,000 people. It will incorporate the latest facilities for public and players. Teams will take the field from under the central part of the stand”.[15] The stands would also feature a large room for each senior club “fitted with lockers, and hot and cold showers would be a feature of the dressing rooms, which will be built under the stand. Conveniences for the general public will also be provided”. The present grandstand would be renovated and the new build would have “glass fronts and sides, to protect spectators from the wet weather... the work is to be commenced immediately, and it may be completed within two weeks of the opening of the 1934 season”.[16] Work started on the new grandstand on 9 March after the plans and specifications were "perused by the Auckland City Council, which proposed several alterations with a view to improvement of the building". The changes were accepted by the trustees of the Auckland Rugby League but it would mean in increase in the contract price to a little over £3,000. It was aimed to complete the contract in May. Mr. E. J. Phelan, a trustee and vice chairman of Auckland Rugby League announced that the successful tenderer was Mr. R.A. Cornish of Newmarket. The architects were Mr. L.S. Piper and Mr. L.E. Brooker who had submitted the initial plans.[17] By 15 March excavation works had been undertaken and were near completion. The board inspected them on 16 March.[18] Ponsonby donated £150 and it was hoped at the annual meeting that other clubs would also contribute £50 each towards the costs. On 21 April the league arranged practice matches at Carlaw Park with the main match being between Marist and Ponsonby with those teams reserve grade sides playing the curtain-raiser. A charge of sixpence admission would go towards the grandstand funds which was expected to be completed by the following week.[19] Ponsonby defeated Marist by 13–0. The stand ultimately cost £3,500 and as it neared completion the New Zealand Herald published a photograph of it.[20] In order to further help pay for the new stand the league sold 300 season tickets to the new stand which would entitle the purchaser to attend all matches under the control of the Auckland Rugby League this year. The tickets would cost £1 each.[21] A third unanimous offer of £100 was received from a supporter of the code which was gratefully accepted at the Board of Control meeting on 9 May. The new grandstand was to be opened on Saturday 12 May by Governor-General, Lord Bledisloe and the clubs.[22]

On 12 May the new grandstand was officially opened by Lord Bledisloe in front of 17,000 spectators which was a record for a club match.[23] Following the matches the six senior and six reserve teams "took up their respective club quarters in the new grandstand... and were delighted with the improved facilities. The Ponsonby Boys’ Band played at the park and the pavilion was thrown open for public inspection".[24] Lord Bledisloe had said when opening the new stand that "he had always been a firm believer in the advantages of football, both as a means of developing physique, and in forming character and a sense of discipline. Some 24 years ago on the area which was now Carlaw Park the Chinese, he understood, had cultivated vegetables; to-day the ground was in use for the cultivation of sport and of health and character, which flowed from sport when conducted fairly, honestly and in a spirit of unselfishness. Congratulating the League organisation on its enterprise Lord Bledisloe ventured the hope that the sport would continue and flourish, and be maintained in New Zealand for many years to come". He went on to say that the "erection of the new pavilion had provided useful work for about 60 men... and was built of good New Zealand rimu timber.[25] In spite of the new stand and facilities the league still received a letter from Ellerslie United complaining about the inadequate shower facilities at the ground.[10]

Lights were installed in the park later in the season and at the final ARL meeting of the year a vote of thanks was "accorded Mr F.E. McEwan, the Ponsonby Club treasurer, for his work in connection with the lighting facilities".[26]

Chairman Campbell's Sydney visit

Mr. G. Grey Campbell, chairman of the league visited Sydney to meet administrators of the game there. He returned to Auckland on 7 April. He said that there was a possibility that the Sydney University team would make a visit along with the Sydney premiership winners.[27] Campbell said that his visit had shown "him how seriously the management committees of the various clubs regarded training. They had more control over the players than did New Zealand. The object... was to get the teams on the ground in the best condition possible. They believed that the team "that gets in first" gave the others a handicap that took some getting over during the season, and no time and money were spared in preparation".

Broadcast of matches from Carlaw Park

The district radio engineer, Mr. L.L. Macey stated that there was "no ban on the broadcasting of Rugby League football in Auckland", however the station 1ZB was going to be unable to broadcast matches. The reason being that its application for an extension of broadcasting hours had been turned down by 'Wellington' and as the football was played outside of their broadcast hours they would be unable to carry any coverage.[28] The decision was met by indignation from New Zealand Rugby League and it was decided to strongly protest and follow up with other action.[2] The protest entailed an immediate telegraph to the Postmaster General "against unfair discrimination at the cost of the many supporters of the game who paid for licenses as listeners...the executive also was requested to communicate with individual members of Parliament on the subject, and the incoming committee was urged to take further action, if necessary, as it was a matter of urgency to the code and to the general public". 1ZB had applied two months earlier and was ready to begin broadcasting from the opening weekend of matches however the decision not to allow it had occurred in the days prior to the season opening. Rugby Union was going to be broadcast out of the Broadcasting Boards own funds, and soccer was going to be broadcast through 1YA. Chairman of New Zealand Rugby League, Mr. Cyril Sneddon said "well, it looks as though there is at the moment a ban, or threatened ban, on Rugby League football – just another tilt at the code". There were many other accusations of "strings being pulled" made by delegates from around the regions.[29] It was decided by the Hon. Adam Hamilton, Postmaster-General to arrange for the broadcasting of Auckland League football match results. He advised a deputation that he would ascertain if the service could be fitted in with the programme of 1YA or 1YX at a lengthy meeting on the issue where many voices were heard.[30] Station 1ZB rearranged their Saturday programme so that rugby league broadcasts could be done. They cut out a portion of their Saturday morning programme to make room for the afternoon broadcast of the league. This meant that they did not need to apply to an extension of their hours. The decision was met very favourably by league chairman Campbell who said "we are very pleased with the result...listeners in the country districts especially will appreciate the action of 1ZB in meeting that has become a widespread demand for the broadcasting of League matches from Carlaw Park".[31]

Life memberships

Mr. T. Davis was elected a life member of the Auckland Rugby League after he had retired. He had served as a delegate for five years, and for eight years he was the secretary of the junior management committee.[32] At the 30 May meeting, Mr. F.D. Ellis was made a life member, he had been on the board and served as treasurer for 14 years. He was resigning due to ill health and moving to Australia.[33]

Phelan Shield's debut

The Phelan Shield (which is still competed for today) was first awarded in 1934. It was a "handsome carved shield" presented to Auckland Rugby League by Edward John Phelan (known commonly as Ted Phelan), one of the trustees of rugby league in Auckland. The shield was played for by the 4 losing teams from the first round of the Roope Rooster and was won by Newton who defeated Ponsonby in the final by 18 points to 10.[34]

Origin of the Sharman Cup

On 20 October, at the Charity Day at Carlaw Park, a "beautiful silver cup" was handed over by Mr. J Smith on behalf of Mr. R.P. Sharman. He was the merchandise manager of George Court and Sons Ltd and was being transferred to London, England. He wished to leave "a happy recollection of his association with league football" and wished that the trophy should be awarded in "a competition worthy of its value".[35] The trophy is still played for today in lower senior grades.

Arthur Carlaw

On 12 November Arthur Carlaw died in Christchurch aged 51. He was a stonemason by trade and the nephew of James Carlaw, who Carlaw Park was named after. Arthur Carlaw was one of the pioneers of the rugby league game in New Zealand and made 20 appearances for Auckland from 1909 to 1913, and 17 matches for New Zealand over the same years. He also played 25 times for Ponsonby United from 1908 to 1913. Carlaw moved to Christchurch in the mid 1920s where he coached and refereed for several seasons. He had been in poor health for "many years past, owing to having been gassed while in France. He [was] survived by his widow and two young children".[36]

Western Suburbs tour

The 1934 New South Wales champions Western Suburbs club from Sydney decided to tour New Zealand in September/October. Due to the unavailability of a player they strengthened their side with the addition of Percy Williams of South Sydney, and Jack Lynch of Eastern Suburbs. Their first match was with Marist where they won, this was followed by a draw with Newton, a loss to Richmond, a win over Ponsonby, and a loss in the return match with Richmond.[37] They were the fifth Australian club to visit New Zealand following on from visits by University, South Sydney, Eastern Suburbs, and St George. They arrived on board the Mariposa Ship on 22 September before commencing a light training run. Four regular first grade players were unable to make the trip but the manager Mr. J. J. White said the side was strengthened by four substitutes "who, in the opinion of State selectors, with the ten regular, brought the tourists well up to full strength".[38] Just prior to the fourth match with Ponsonby a fire broke out at the Nicholls Brothers Limited premise on Stanley Street with the building being extensively damaged. The boys who played in the curtain-raiser ran from the field to collect their clothes from the dressing shed as they feared the fire may spread to the sheds and offices of Auckland Rugby League.[39] Like many teams who toured New Zealand they spent the last part of their trip touring the Rotorua area taking in the thermal attractions. By defeating the touring side Richmond won the Rangatira Shield for the Sydney-Auckland championship.

Tour matches

Fox Memorial Shield (senior championship)

Fox Memorial standings

Team Pld W D L F A Pts
Richmond Rovers 13110225710822
Newton Rangers 1380516711016
Ponsonby United 1370613914214
Devonport United 1351710013011
City Rovers 134091452468
Marist Old Boys 133191261977

Senior grade fixtures

The new grandstand at Carlaw Park was opened on 12 May along with the Round 3 matches in front of an enormous attendance of 17,000.[23]

It was decided after Round 13 to cease the championship and crown Richmond champions as they were 6 points clear and embarking on a southern tour rendering any further matches meaningless in terms of deciding the title.

Round 1

Cyril Blacklaws of Newton Rangers received concussion and facial injuries and was taken to Auckland Hospital in a St John's ambulance but his condition was said to be not serious. C. Allen of Newton was ordered off for kicking a Richmond Rovers player and was suspended for two playing Saturday's.[45]

Round 2

Herbert Thompson of Devonport was concussed when he collided with another player. He was taken to Auckland Hospital in an ambulance but his condition was said to be not serious.

Round 3

For the third weekend in a row a player was concussed in a senior match at Carlaw Park and was taken by a St John's ambulance to Auckland Hospital. This time it was the turn of Devonport fullback, and ex-Kiwi Bert Laing. His condition that evening was said to be "satisfactory".

Round 4

McLeay and R Purdy were both ordered off for City Rovers in their match with Richmond Rovers.

Round 5

Round 6

Hec Brisbane came out of retirement to lead a Marist side which had been struggling somewhat. He was to play until the end of the season and officially hang up his boot for good with a benefit match played for him in October. Herbert Thompson was concussed for the second time in the season in his City side's match with Devonport, and taken to Auckland Hospital. One match was played on the Monday which was a public holiday between City and Devonport.

Round 7

In the Carlaw Park crowd included the members of the jury for the ‘Bayly trial’ which some weeks later saw William Alfred Bayly convicted of murdering 2 of his neighbours. He was hung at Mt Eden Prison on 20 July. The jury were frequently taken on excursions during breaks in the trial which lasted several weeks.

Round 8

Round 9

Round 10

Round 10 saw the return of Roy Hardgrave to the Newton side after several seasons playing professionally in England.

Round 11

Round 12

Round 13

Newton Rangers were undermanned in their match with Devonport with Trevor Hall and Ted Brimble both out suffering from influenza while Claude Dempsey was absent due to the passing of his father.

Roope Rooster knockout competition

History was made for the Mt Albert and Papakura clubs when they entered the Roope Rooster competition. It was their first time playing in a first grade senior competition.

Round 1

semi finals

final

Phelan Shield

1934 was the first year in which the Phelan Shield had been played for by senior teams. The four losing teams from round one of the Roope Rooster competition were pitted against each other with Newton Rangers becoming the inaugural Phelan Shield champions.

Semi Finals

final

Stormont Shield

Richmond Rovers made history by becoming the first team in Auckland Rugby League to win the Fox Memorial, Roope Rooster, and Stormont Shield in the same season.

Top Try Scorers and Point Scorers

The point scoring lists are compiled from matches played in the Fox Memorial and Roope Rooster matches which involved all first grade sides

Richmond Rovers tour matches

Richmond Rovers embarked on a 2 match tour of Taranaki and Hawke's Bay. J Redwood traveled as their manager. They had made endeavours to travel to Otago and asked for 50 pounds to cover their expenses. They were told by Otago that if they were willing to play a match on a Wednesday before or after their visit to the West Coast they would be "pleased to arrange a game".[78] The West Coast rugby league guaranteed 60 percent of any gate takings to Richmond if they chose to tour.[79] Ultimately they only played the two North Island matches. In their match against Taranaki they lost to a goal kicked after full-time. During the match against Hawke's Bay the referee collided with Stan Prentice and received a bad cut above his eye requiring attention from St John's before the match could continue.

Devonport tour

While it was described as a 'Northern Tour' in the newspapers it actually only involved one match with the Northland side in Hikurangi. Rugby league in Northland was in its early years and to help promote the code there Auckland sides had travelled there to play exhibition matches and in this case to play the local representative side. Devonport proved too strong winning 17-11 though Northland were missing Bowyer, Vause, and Cunningham from their regular side.

Senior reserve competition (Norton Cup)

The senior reserve grade competition was in its fourth season and was won by the Richmond Rovers club for the third consecutive year.

Senior reserve standings

It appears that the Round 13 match between Devonport and Newton, and the Round 14 match between Devonport and Marist were not played as it was not reported in the newspapers and the published points tables showed those teams had played less matches.

Team Pld W D L F A Pts
Richmond Rovers Reserves 14120220812824
City Rovers Reserves 1410131219321
Marist Old Boys Reserves 1351712911011
Ponsonby United Reserves 14338821399
Devonport United Reserves 12408811388
Newton Rangers Reserves 13319501287

Senior reserve fixtures

1934 Norton Cup championship results
Date Score Score Venue
Round 1 28 April [83]Marist32Ponsonby11Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
28 AprilCity14Devonport5Auckland Domain, 3pm
28 AprilNewton11Richmond3Auckland Domain, 3pm
Round 2 5 May [84] Marist17Richmond10Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
5 MayDevonport17Ponsonby2Outer Domain, 1:30pm
5 MayCity8Newton2Outer Domain, 3pm
Round 3 12 May [24] Newton16Devonport9Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
12 MayCity7Marist5Outer Domain, 3pm
12 MayRichmond14Ponsonby0Outer Domain, 1:30pm
Round 4 19 May [85] Richmond26City2Auckland Domain, 1:30pm
19 MayPonsonby2Newton2Auckland Domain, 3pm
19 MayDevonport10Marist6Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
Round 5 26 May City14Ponsonby8Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
26 MayMarist24Newton3Auckland Domain, 1:30pm
26 MayRichmond23Devonport2Auckland Domain, 3pm
Round 6 2 June [86]Richmond38Newton3Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
2 JuneMarist10Ponsonby3Carlaw Park # 2, 3pm
4 JuneCity17Devonport2Carlaw Park # 1, 1:30pm
Round 7 9 June [57]City5Newton2Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
9 JunePonsonby12Devonport5Auckland Domain, 1:30pm
9 JuneRichmond24Marist0Auckland Domain, 3pm
Round 8 16 June [87] City12Marist8Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
16 JuneRichmond11Ponsonby3Auckland Domain, 1:30pm
16 JuneDevonport9Newton8Auckland Domain, 3pm
Round 9 23 June [88] Richmond7City4Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
23 JuneDevonport9Marist6Auckland Domain, 3pm
23 JuneNewton3Ponsonby0Auckland Domain, 1:30pm
Round 10 7 July [89] Richmond13Devonport6Auckland Domain, 1:30pm
7 JulyMarist8Newton0Auckland Domain, 3pm
7 JulyCity10Ponsonby10Carlaw Park # 2, 1:30pm
Round 11 14 July [90]Richmond14Newton0Auckland Domain # 2, 1:30pm
14 JulyCity13Devonport7Carlaw Park # 2, 3pm
14 JulyMarist10Ponsonby10Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm
Round 12 21 July [91] Richmond6Marist0Carlaw Park # 2, 3pm
21 JulyCity3Newton0Auckland Domain # 2, 1:30pm
21 JulyPonsonby8Devonport0Auckland Domain # 2, 3pm
Round 13 4 August [72] Richmond11Ponsonby8Auckland Domain # 1, 1:30pm
4 AugustDevonportunplayedNewtonunplayedCarlaw Park # 2, 3pm
4 AugustCity5Marist3Auckland Domain # 1, 3pm
Round 14 18 August [74] Ponsonby5Newton0Auckland Domain 1:30pm
18 AugustRichmond8City7Auckland Domain 3pm
18 AugustMaristunplayedDevonportunplayedAuckland Domain 3pm

Stallard Cup knockout competition

1934 Stallard Cup Results
Date Score Score Venue
Round 1 25 August [92] Richmond12Ponsonby7Auckland Domain, 1.30pm
25 AugustMarist5Newton0Auckland Domain, 3pm
25 AugustDevonportLBDCityWBDAuckland Domain, 3pm
Semi Final 1 September [93] City4Marist3Auckland Domain, 1:30pm
Final 8 September [76] Richmond21City9Carlaw Park # 2

Lower grade competitions

Lower grade clubs and finishing positions (with competition points)

During the middle part of the season the Junior Management Committee revised the weight allowances for the junior grades. They were Third Intermediate – 10st 13lbs; Fourth Grade – 9st, 13lbs; Fifth Grade – 9st 6lbs; Sixth Grade – 9st 3lbs; Seventh Grade – 8st 10lb.[94]

The following teams won trophies for winning grades and knockout competitions. Second Grade Wright Cup (championship): Otahuhu Rovers Second Grade Foster Shield (knockout): Papakura Davis junior Points Shield: Richmond Rovers Third Grade Open Hayward Shield (championship): Marist Old Boys Third Grade Open Monteith Shield (knockout): Ponsonby United Third Grade Intermediate Walker Cup (championship): Marist Old Boys Third Grade Murray Cup (knockout): Marist Old Boys Fourth Grade Hospital Cup (championship): Newton Rangers Fourth Grade (knockout): Glenora Fifth Grade Endean Shield (championship): City Rovers Fifty Grade Milicich Cup (knockout): City Rovers Sixth Grade Rhodes Shield (championship): Ellerslie United Sixth Grade Hammill Cup (knockout): Ellerslie United Seventh Grade Myers Cup (championship): Richmond Rovers Seventh Grade (knockout): Richmond Rovers Schoolboys Newport Shield (championship): Avondale Schoolboys Grade Ernest Davis Cup (knockout) Avondale Schoolboys Robert Reid Memorial Shield (seven-a-side): Marist Old Boys

  • Second Grade: Otahuhu 24, Papakura 23, Mt Albert 13, Mangere 12, Pt Chevalier 11, Ellerslie 1
  • Third Grade Open: Richmond 24, Glenora 22, Mt Albert 16, Ponsonby 12, Papakura 12, Akarana 8, Marist 4, Mangere 0
  • Third Grade Intermediate: Marist 43, Ponsonby 41, Pt Chevalier 37, City 35, Papakura 28, Manukau B 23, Richmond 21, Northcote 19, Manukau A, Akarana 11, Devonport 10, Otahuhu 9, Glenora 3
  • Fourth Grade: Newton 25, Manukau 24, Marist 22, Papakura 20, Glenora 17, Richmond 15, Ellerslie 13, Pt Chevalier 3, Northcote 1
  • Fifth Grade: City 27, Richmond 21, Mt Albert 21, Otahuhu 15, Papakura 11, Devonport 8, Manukau 5, Ponsonby 5
  • Sixth Grade: Ellerslie 24, Devonport 17, Richmond 14, Pt Chevalier 12, Newton 9, Avondale 4
  • Seventh Grade: Richmond A 28, Devonport 16, City 14, Richmond B 11, Northcote 7, Mt Albert 0
  • Schoolboys: Avondale 30, Richmond 28, Ellerslie 18, Marist B 15, Marist A 13, Northcote 10, Devonport 8, City 6, Otahuhu 0
  • Seven a-side: Avondale, City, Devonport, Ellerslie, Marist A, Northcote
  • Davis Junior Point Sheld: Richmond 134, Papakura 94, City 75, Marist 69, Manukau 67, Pt Chevalier 63, Ponsonby 58, Devonport 51, Mt Albert 50, Otahuhu 47, Akarana 19, Mangere 12, Avondale 4[95]

Notable lower grade matches

1934 was notable for the more formal playing of matches between several Māori rugby league teams. The Mangere Māori team played several tour style matches and the Auckland Māori team was later formed and played several matches.

A sub-league was formed at Tuakau at the beginning of the season. These teams met twice. The first resulted in an 11–10 win to the Mangere Māori team 11–10 in Tuakau on 4 May. Tuakau returned the favour by beating the Auckland side 12–11 in a match played as curtain-raiser to the Auckland v Taranaki representative match. Mangere Māori also played a Lower Waikato side. Later in the season the Mt Albert side travelled to Tuakau to play a match. And then on September 8 a trial match was played by the Waikato Maori selectors with a combined Tuakau-Waikato Maori side selected by Ernie Asher at Sturgess Park in Otahuhu against the local Otahuhu side.

Lower Waikato v Mangere Māori

Mangere Māori v Tuakau

Tuakau v Mt Albert

Tuakau v Otahuhu

Tuakau and Waikato Māori v Otahuhu Rovers

Auckland representative season

The Auckland selectors for the season were W Mincham, Bert Avery, and Ernie Asher. The first representative fixture of the season was played against Taranaki with Lou Hutt being appointed captain. The Taranaki team was being picked by Frank Delgrosso. In the match with Northland Roy Hardgrave played his first representative match in New Zealand since his return from playing for St Helens in England.

Auckland v Taranaki (inter-provincial)

Auckland v Northland (inter-provincial)

Inter-Island match

Auckland v South Auckland (Waikato) (inter-provincial)

Auckland representative matches played and scorers

NoNameClub TeamPlayTriesConPenPoints
1Norm CampbellMarist Old Boys205010
2Bert CookeRichmond Rovers23009
2Trevor HallNewton Rangers23009
4Ted MinchamRichmond Rovers22018
5WayneCity Rovers12006
5Mortimer StephensNewton Rangers32006
5Stan ClarkCity Rovers32006
5Brian RileyPonsonby United22006
9Cliff SatherleyRichmond Rovers10204
9Claude DempseyNewton Rangers10204
11Stan PrenticeRichmond Rovers11003
11StevensDevonport United11003
11Ray LawlessRichmond Rovers21003
11Lou HuttPonsonby United11003
11Arthur KayPonsonby United11003
11Vincent AxmannCity Rovers11003
11Jim LairdMarist21003
18Roy PowellRichmond Rovers20000
18W TelfordRichmond Rovers20000
18Roy HardgraveNewton Rangers10000
18BrimbleNewton Rangers10000
18S QuirkeNewton Rangers10000
18ScottDevonport United10000
18William McLaughlinCity Rovers10000

Tamaki (Auckland Māori) representative team

For the first time a recognised Māori representative team from Auckland played matches. They played against South Waikato Māori, Taranaki Māori, and Waikato Māori winning two and drawing one match. The origins of the team partly began with a letter sent to Mr G, Grey Campbell in late July by Rev. W.N. Panapa (secretary) of the organisation proposing a Tamaki team, "representative of the isthmus between Auckland and Onehunga" to challenge for the Waitangi Māori Shield. It was also reported that a Māori board of control had been set up in Auckland "with a view to encouraging friendly rivalry between different tribes".[105] Their first match was against South Waikato Māori at Carlaw Park which they won easily 36–13. They then travelled to New Plymouth to play Taranaki Māori for the newly created Waitangi Shield.[106] Stan Rickards (president of the Mangere club, and chairman of Auckland Māori Rugby League) travelled as the team manager with Ernie Asher representing the Auckland Rugby League on the trip. They won it with a comfortable victory 32–5. Two weeks later they took the shield to Huntly where they played Waikato Māori as part of the celebrations for the coronation of Māori King Korokī Mahuta. They held on to the shield with a hard-fought 5–5 draw. Their final match of the season was on a league football charity day at Carlaw Park where they took on the Auckland Colt side and went down 29–12.

Tamaki v South Waikato Māori

Taranaki Māori v Tamaki (Waitangi Shield)

Waikato Māori v Tamaki (Waitangi Shield)

Auckland Colts v Tamaki

Tamaki (Auckland Māori) representative matches played and scorers

There were 4 matches played by the team but the team list was not printed for the side that toured Taranaki so only those who scored points in the match are known. The following players were part of the touring squad but not named in the match report and they may have played: B Paul, Bill Turei, B Roberts, P Kautoa, L Wilson, P Rewha, A Kelsall, P Daniels, T Rau, K Rawiri, G Heri. Steve Watene played in all 4 matches and top scored with 22 points. D Hira was the top try scorer with 5, 4 of them coming in the match with the Auckland Colts.

NoNameClub TeamPlayTriesConPenPoints
1Steve WateneCity Rovers462022
2Duke HiraOrakei450015
3Bill TureiCity Rovers241014
4D NathanCity Rovers431011
5A NathanNewton Rangers32006
5W RobertsMangere32006
7T RauMangere21003
8R RobertsMangere31003
9B PaulOrakei30000
9K RawiriCity Rovers30000
9R SellarsNewton Rangers10000
9L WilsonMangere10000
9J KelsallNewton Rangers10000
9P Kautoa?20000
9MorganPapakura20000
9G HeriMangere20000
9P Nathan?20000
9J StanawayOtahuhu10000
9P Daniels?10000
9J HiraOnewhero10000

Annual general meetings and club news

  • Auckland Rugby League Junior Management Committee Mr. D Wilkie announced that Mr. T. Davis was resigning as secretary of the junior management after 8 years in the position. It was proposed that he be elected a life member of the Auckland Rugby League, an honour that had only been given to seven people to this point.[111] The Primary Schools Committee announced that its officers were patron, Dr. Pezaro; president, Mr. R.E. Newport; and chairman, Mr. W. Stanley.[112]
  • Auckland Rugby League Referees Association held their annual meeting on 19 March. There were over 40 members in attendance and the chairman Mr. A. Ball asked that his resignation be accepted after 11 years in that position and 20 in total as a member. Mr. Les E. Bull was elected president, Mr. A. McCowatt deputy chairman, and Mr. Simpson treasurer.[113]
  • City Rovers Football Club held their general meeting at Carlaw Park on Tuesday 20 March at Carlaw Park.[114] A good attendance was recorded and fourteen new members were elected, including four senior players. The financial statement showed a credit of £70 and a profit on the season of over £23. Mr. R.B. Ashby was elected patron, and Mr. L. McDonald the president.[115]
  • Devonport United held their annual meeting over Anthony's Tearooms, Devonport on Wednesday 21 March.[116] The meeting was presided over by Mr. Arch Ferguson and saw 80 members and supporters in attendance. The club had cash and assets amounting to £59. Mr. A.W.D. Meiklejohn was elected patron, Mr. J. Donald president, and Mr. Arch Ferguson vice-president. Mr. C. McSweeney donated a trophy to be used as the club decided and Mr. Wouldes donated one for the most improved senior player.[117] At the Auckland Rugby League Board of Control meeting on 16 May Devonport applied for and were granted permission to play their match versus Richmond on the North Shore in aid of the Noel Crump fund.[118] He was raising funds to go to the 1934 British Empire Games where he would later compete and win a bronze medal. Prior to the round 6 matches Devonport advised the league that Mr. Bert Laing, sen., had been appointed coach and selector to succeed A. W. Seagar who would revert to being a playing member only.[33]
  • Ellerslie United League Football Club held their annual meeting at the club's Training Shed, Findlay St, Ellerslie on Wednesday, 14 March.[119] There was a large attendance with the balance sheet shown to be in a satisfactory position. Mr. W.J. Jordan M.P., was elected patron, Mr. J. McInnarny president, and Mr. F. Chapman club captain. Mr. G. Chapman, jun., was unanimously elected an honorary life member of the club.[120] Proposals for the floodlighting of the Ellerslie Domain were discussed by the Ellerslie Domain Board and representatives of the local sports bodies on 15 May. It was recommended by the Auckland Electric-Power Board "that not less than two lights be installed. The Power Board would be prepared to install the lights for £14 on condition that the Domain Board would undertake to pay a flat rate of £2 15s per lamp per annum, inclusive of power and maintenance, and accept the arrangement for not less than five years".[121]
  • Glenora Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting at the Glen Eden Town Hall.[122] A "good gathering of supporters and followers" attended with Mr. A.J. Routley elected Patron, and Mr W. McNeil chairman.[123] Trainings were being held at the Glen Eden Recreation Ground.[124] Glenora requested that a referee be sent to their club to address the players on the finer points of play so the Auckland Rugby League Referees Association agreed to send Mr. S. Billman to visit the Glen Eden club.[8] The league made a special grant towards the Glenora club towards ground expenses. They advised the league that they had signed over 55 new players in the 1934 season and were making good progress in the Glen Eden district.[125]
  • Mangere Rugby League Football Club were asked to compel spectators to stand back on the bank at games staged in Mangere.[126]
  • Manukau League Football Club held their annual meeting in Kelvin Hall, Queen Street, Onehunga on Monday, 19 March.[127] The Onehunga Borough Council at a meeting on 3 April stated that the Manukau league club could use its recreation reserve provided it laid a portion of the concrete floor in its new shed, and a water meter was installed.[128] On 14 April a "Big Maori Carnival and Athletic Sports" event was held at the Onehunga Recreation Ground. It included senior league matches.[129] After the 30 June round of matches a member mentioned at a Board of Control meeting that facilities continued to be lacking at the Manukau ground with no lines being marked, no flags, and the goal posts were down at one end. The match still took place anyway.[130]
  • Marist Brothers Old Boys League Football Club held their annual meeting in the League Rooms, Courthouse Lane on Thursday 22, March.[131] Nearly one hundred members were in attendance to hear that the club was in a healthy financial position. Reverend Dr. Liston, Bishop of Auckland was elected patron, Mr. E. Lahman president, and Mr. Jack Kirwan secretary.[132] Marist advertised for a special general meeting to be held at the Chamber of Commerce rooms on Swanson Street on Monday, 28.[133] It turned out that the voting at their original meeting was declared void as unqualified members had voted. Mr. Cyril Sneddon, the president of New Zealand Rugby League was invited to attend and the following officers were elected: patron, Reverend Dr. Liston; president, Mr. J. Sayegh; club captain, Mr. Hec Brisbane; hon secretary, Mr. Jack Kirwan; Mr. O. Robertson.[134] In round 6 eight of the senior Marist players (Wilf Hassan, C. Dunn, D. Herring, the 3 Shultz brothers, and Claude List) refused to appear. They were in a dispute with the club over "whether a portion of expenditure should apply to senior players alone or be devoted to general club services, including juniors". Despite fielding many juniors the team still won their match. Hassan transferred to the rugby code and played for Marist rugby club the following weekend.[135][136] The Marist club tried to suspend the players involved but the New Zealand Rugby League Council said that the players in question could apply for transfers to other clubs. Marist appealed this decision and when four of the players did apply for transfers the Marist club refused this.[137]
  • Mt. Albert United Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting in the King George Hall, Mt Albert Terminus on Thursday, 8 March.[138] It was their sixth annual meeting and it was commented by the president Mr. J. Eccles that the club was in a sound financial position. The Mayor of Mount Albert Mr. Raymond Ferner was elected Patron, Mr. Arthur Richards M.P. was elected vice-patron, Mr. J. Eccles president, and Mr. R. Wilson secretary and treasurer. Mr. W.F. Clarke who had held office for the first six years of the club tendered his resignation and as a mark of appreciation was elected a life member.[139] They held their annual practice at Fowlds Park, Morningside on 7 April. Prior to this in previous seasons they had held practices and games at the ground at Springleigh Ave and at Fowlds Park which had previously been known as Morningside Reserve but in July 1933 was renamed Fowlds Park in honour of the honourable Sir George Fowlds.[140][141] A special general meeting was to be held at Fowld's Park on Saturday, 21 April regarding the changing of the club's colours.[142]
  • New Lynn Rugby League Football Club held a special meeting at the Old Post Office, Totara Avenue on 22 March.[143]
  • Newton Rangers Football Club held their annual meeting at Grey's Buildings, Courthouse Lane on Monday 12 March.[144] The meeting was presided over by Mr. E.W. Taylor with over seventy members and supporters in attendance. Mr. D. Wilkie, chairman of the junior management committee was also in attendance. Their report touched on the playing improvement of the previous season and the balance sheet showed a credit of £19 10/. Mr. Matt. Hooper was elected patron, Mr W. Monteith vice-patron, and Mr. John A. Lee MP president. Notably Mr. P. Henry was elected treasurer for the 17th year.[145] Mr. A.J. McGregor ("Dougie") was unanimously elected as the sole selector and coach of the senior team with Mr. A. McLeod to fill the same role for the reserve team. Mr. A. Middleton was chosen as the trainer and Mr. Turner the property steward. Before the season started the secretary received a cablegram suggesting that Roy Hardgrave would be returning to New Zealand to play for his old club. He left Newton to go and play for St Helens in England in 1929 and had spent five seasons there.[146] He arrived back in Auckland on 25 June aboard the Aorangi with his wife and four-year-old daughter. He was met at the wharf by players and officials of the Newton club.[147] A "Welcome Home" dance was held for Hardgrave by the Newton club with over 500 people in attendance.[148] During the season several prominent Newton players were granted transfers to Mount Albert and this was appealed by the Newton club, though the New Zealand Rugby League Council heard the case and dismissed it.[149]
  • Otahuhu Rugby League Football Club held their annual meeting in the local Gas Company's hall. The balance-sheet showed that the club was in a sound financial position. Mr. Walter William Massey, M.P., was elected patron, Mr. J. Nicholson elected president, and Mr. J. Clark elected chairman.[152] On 5 July the Ōtāhuhu Borough Council's parks committee reported that it had awarded a contract to install floodlights at a cost of £50 at Sturgess Park. The Otahuhu league club had been given use of the park along with the Otahuhu rugby club, and they tended to alternate the use of it. Both clubs were given permission to collect a charge from spectators on two upcoming match days each provided that the proceeds of one day are divided between the parks committee and charity.[153]
  • Papakura Rugby League Football Club They applied for use of Prince Edward Park for the upcoming season and the Papakura Town Board asked for tenders for use of the ground.[154] The chairman of the reserves committee, Mr. G.W. Kerr said that the previous season two applications had been received for the use of the ground and the board had difficulty in deciding which application to grant.[155] The decision was eventually made for them when no other tenders came forward and the ground was granted to Papakura Rugby League for "two guineas for Saturday play".[156] The club was concerned about loss of junior clubs best players to the senior grade clubs.[157] At their annual meeting which was held on 1 March Mr. S.H. Godden was in the chair and Mr. E.C. Foote was elected Patron, and Godden president.[158] In mid April the Papakura club advised Auckland Rugby League that Mr. T. Harrison had been appointed to its committee, other officers appointed were G. Wilton as chairman, A.L. Lewis as secretary, and V. Ashby as treasurer.[159] The balance sheet showed a small credit. Their annual report stated that they had a membership of 70 and had 23 honorary members.[160] The New Zealand Herald reported on the Round 1 Second Grade match between Papakura and Ellerslie, played at Prince Edward Park. The match was won by Papakura 11–0.[161] Mr. S. Billman from the Referees Association reported that there were 79 players and officials at a training night that he had been requested to attend. He said it was a pleasure to note the enthusiasm display.[162] On 30 June the fifth grade team's bus broke down on the way to Victoria Park and the match was called off and awarded to Ponsonby United. After the reason for their late arrival was explained it was decided to replay the match at a later date.[10]
  • Ponsonby United Football Club held their 23rd annual meeting at Leys Institute, Ponsonby on Tuesday 6 March.[164] The 24th report in the club's history was submitted and stated that despite some misfortunes the senior team was very young and showed promising signs especially under the coaching of ex-international Frank Delgrosso with Mr. Longbottom as selector. Brian Riley won an award for the most improved back, and Lou Hutt was chosen as the best forward. The club had suffered a financial loss for the 1933 season but had been able through its credit building fund to advance a loan to the Auckland Rugby League of £150 to assist in the grandstand development scheme at Carlaw Park. They elected Mr. A.H. McKeown as patron, Mr. S. McDonald as president, and Mr. C.J.W. Taylor as treasurer.[165] At the 16 May Board of Control meeting of Auckland Rugby League, Ponsonby notified them that Mr. L. Riley, the international player had become a coach at Northcote, and that Mr. A. Philburn had been appointed to the Ponsonby Club committee in succession to Mr. R. Allen.[118]
  • Richmond Rovers Football Club held their annual meeting at the Gaiety Hall, Surrey Crescent on Monday 5 March.[166] There was a large attendance of players and members with the annual report and balance sheet showing that the club was in a sound financial position. Mr. W.J. Holdsworth was elected Patron, Mr. B.W. Davis president, and Mr. W.A. Swift chairman. Mr. Davis was celebrating his 21st year with the club and it was proposed to mark the occasion with a presentation. There were 28 new playing members registered during the evening.[167]

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