More Info →Levin Swimming Club established 1912

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Mr S. Brewster. who has taken an active part in Wellington swimming clubs convened the meeting, which was very largely attended. Mr J. G. Hankins presided, and in opening the proceedings, explained the object of the gathering. By the large attendance, present, he said it was apparent that all were agreed that a swimming club should be formed, and he thought it would not be out of place on that occasion to congratulate the town on the fact that it possessed baths. (Applause). In other places where baths had been erected they had proved a success, and he saw no reason why Levin should be an exception to the rest of the dominion. (Applause).

He proposed that a swimming club be now formed. Mr E. W. J. Smith seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted. The chairman incidentally announced that thirty-seven names had been submitted as members. It was decided to call the club the Coronation Amateur Swimming Club. Subscriptions were fixed: Senior, 2s and junior, 1s. Dr Davies was elected patron, Major G. M. Burilnson president. Messrs W. M. Clark, Walkley, H. B. France, D. S. Mackenzie and Dr. Kennedy, vice-presidents, captain, J. G. Hankins, deputy captain, Mr Sargerson: treasurer.R. S. Horn: committee, Messrs Shaw. A. Smith, C. Howe, M. Fosella, F. W. Jones; secretary, Mr S. Brewster.

Votes of thanks were passed to the following donors of subscriptions to the dub Messrs H. Walkley. J, G. Hankins and Price.

A letter was received from Major Burlinson wishing the club every success, and promising to do all he could to assist in its formation. The committee of the club were instructed to wait on the The Borough Council in regard to the opening of the baths and future carnivals.

Hearty votes of thanks were passed to the chairman for presiding and to Mr S. Brewster for lending his office for the meeting and also for the interest he had [...] in arranging the meeting.

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January 6, 1912