South Sydney District Rugby League Club Formed

17th January 1908

The work of the organisation, which the officials of the NSWRL commenced in the Glebe Town Hall, continues to meet with success. Clubs have been formed at Glebe(Jan 9) and Newtown(Jan 14). Another meeting was held in the Redfern Town Hall, with the building packed, many being unable to gain admission.

The chairman, Mr H. Hoyle outlined the many disadvantages that players now laboured under. Under the new league the players would receive every consideration and have direct representation on the central committee. He also objected to the word professional being used in connection with the new body. It had not been applied to cricketers, and he did not know why it should be heard because the League, although not yet 12 months old, had arranged to send a team to England, but the Union, though it was 30 years old, had not yet received a positive assurance that its team was going.

Mr J.J.Giltinan, NSWRL secretary mentioned that some very valuable trophies had been promised.

On the motion of Mr. Arthur Hennessy, seconded by Mr. William Cann, it was unanimously decided to form a South Sydney District Club, to be affiliated with the New South Wales Rugby League.

The following were elected as office bearers: -