Other formats

    TEI XML file   ePub eBook file  

Connect

    mail icontwitter iconBlogspot iconrss icon

The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 11, Issue 11 (February 1, 1937)

National Council of Sport

National Council of Sport.

The Hon. W. E. Parry, Minister of Internal Affairs, has broken new ground in his announcement of his favourable view to the formation of a “National Council of Sport.” Far-reaching though the suggestion may sound, there is room for such a council. With the general adoption of the “Five Day Week” New Zealanders, in ever-increasing numbers are seeking avenues of sport and healthy recreation. Just how the necessary facilities may be made available is a matter that will give sporting administrators much food for thought. In England there has also been a suggestion that a National Council of Sport be formed—but for a different reason! Following on England's poor showing at the Olympic Games, sporting officials came to the conclusion that only by a concerted national effort would England regain its lost athletic prestige. Since then England has defeated Australia at cricket, so the need for a National Council in England, may not be so pressing!