NUAFC 1968-2018

1978
The Huntly Press
Wednesday 22nd October 1978
Ngaruawahia A.F.F.C.O. Soccer
In his report presented at the annual general meeting
of the club, president Wal Williamson made special reference
to those who helped on the new club rooms project, and to the
ladies who had been responsible for the morning teas. On
behalf of the club he extended his thanks.
It has been hoped to have the club rooms in
Centennial Park ready and opened for the presentation of
trophies, however there is still some work to be clone, and the
rooms should be well and truly ready for the new season.
Financially the season had been good, but at the
moment finances are a bit stretched. Social members fees are
now $5, but other fees will be set after W.F.A. meeting.
Officers for 1979 season - president W. Williamson;
senior vice president, Ian Miller; hon. vice president, I. King,
Mr Metcalfe and Mr McDonald (Te Akau), Mr McDonald, Mr
Fry, Mr Barnard, Mr Terry O’Riley, Mr Brown, Mr R. Barnes,
Mr B. Crawford, Mr B. Henkel, Mr Staff McGee, Mr and Mrs
J. Cairns-Nelson; club captain, Jeff Tozer; secretary, Mrs M.
Gorman; treasurer, Mr M. Burt; committee, B. Henkel, A.
Launder, E. Thomas, W. Barnes, J. Anderson, D. Anderson,
M. Frankhouser, J. McCaig, Vi’ McGee, G. Sunnex.
The Huntly Press
Wednesday 20th December 1978
Permission Given by
Ngaruawahia Domain Board
The urban services engineer, tabled a report on
the development of the No 1 ground at Centennial Park
in varying stages of development, and the money left over
from the sports and recreation would be adequate to cover the
cost of draining the playing fields and the area around
the dressing sheds.
This was to be proceeded with as soon as possible so
that it could be completed before the wet weather. It was
planned to spread fertiliser over this area in the new year as
well.
The Huntly Press
Wednesday 29th October 1978
Ngaruawahia Borough Council Report
Centennial Park
The drainage for Centennial Park came under
considerable discussion as it was felt something should be
done about this through the summer months.
A mistake had been made in placing the buildings
there at the lowest point, and at the wettest time of the year.
Councillor I.E. Todd said it was impossible to get from the
grounds to the changing rooms “without water-wings.”
It was hoped that clubs requiring allocations for these
grounds would do so as early as February 1979 in March or
April, was leaving it too late, but regardless of what the
fixtures were, the drainage of this park should be proceeded
with as soon as possible.
The amount of money available for this work was
limited, but Councillor Todd considered it was better to try
“and complete one project rather than little splinters around
the place.” It was thought that the county engineer, Mr R. B.
Murray, had taken levels last year, and drawn up a proper
plan, and council would like to be advised of the cost before
attempting this project in full.
Charles Gorman in the original Affco Rangers strip with the original clubhouse in the background.
The vehicle parked at the side of the building belonged to Barney Barnard, who did semi-regular match reports on our games for Radio 1ZH.
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