QUEENSLAND CRICKET UMPIRES’ AND SCORERS’ ASSOCIATION INC 1969 – 2019 50TH Anniversary Dinner Saturday April 6, 2019 TIME LINE Q.C.U.& S.A. FROM PRE 69/70 TO 2018/19 1956/57 to 1969/70 Called QCA Umpires Body after earlier Umpires Association was disbanded because of a “strike” in the early 50’s. Few facts are known about the Association during this time. The Umpires’ Body was under the control of Mr. A.E. Wyeth who was a member of the Q.C.A.Executive and was referred to as Umpires’ Liaison Officer. He had complete control. Lou Rowan was invited on numerous occasions by members of the Q.C.A. Executive to form an Umpires’ Association. John Mc Knoulty drew up a constitution which was adopted at a public meeting of Q.C.A. Umpires. Mr. Wyeth opposed this Association and vehemently fought against it and refused to allow discussion of the Association at a Q.C.A. meeting. Many friendships and relations with Q.C.A. were put under severe pressure. 1969/70 Called Q.C.A. Umpires’ Association. The first Annual Report was presented. Patron: Sir Thomas Hiley K.B.E. President : L.P.Rowan. Vice Presidents: W Priem, A.Scott Hon.Sec/Treasurer: L Johnson Executive Committee: L.P.Rowan, W.Priem, A.Scott,J.Newcombe, P.Enright, J.Gray, L.Johnson. Delegate to Q.C.A.: W. Priem Exam Panel: L.P.Rowan, W Priem, J.Newcombe Coach: L.P.Rowan Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 51 1st Class Umpires: L.P.Rowan, P.Enright, W.Priem, L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, P.Enright made his debut in Shield cricket. W.Priem & L.Johnson umpired the “A” grade final. Examination panel conducted lectures and travelled to the country areas. An Association Tie was struck --- “demand for the tie has been heavy” the annual report said. Rothman’s umpiring film made freely available to umpires. Relations with Q.C.A. was very good. Lew Cooper was the secretary. Allocation Panel: WEP Harris, W Priem, J.Noble, T.Fox. Captain’s reports were introduced. Cricketers’ Club thanked for their support. Inaugural Dinner held at Cricketers’ Club. 1970/71 As in 69/70, elections were held to elect all positions including delegate to Q.C.A., Exam Board and Coach. These would gradually change to appointed positions. Patron: Sir Thomas Hiley K.B.E. President: L.P.Rowan Vice Presidents: W.Priem, A.Scott. Sec/Treasurer: L.Johnson & also Delegate to Q.C.A. Executive Committee: L.P.Rowan, L.Johnson, A.Scott, J.Newcombe, T.Warwick, A.Imison, ( J.Gray & P.Enright resigned) Exam Panel: L.Johnson, W.Priem, J.Newcombe. Coach:L.P.Rowan Allocation Panel Member: E.Hislop Membership: 41 !st Class Umpires: L.Rowan(appointed to 6 of 7 Tests Aust v England) P.Enright, W.Priem, J.Newcombe, L.Johnson. “A” Grade Final: P.Enright, L.Johnson, Tie worn by most members and a pocket badge to be introduced. Bank Balance: $136.30 1971/72 Patron : Sir Thomas Hiley K.B.E. President: L.P.Rowan Vice Presidents: W.Priem, A.Scott. Sec/Treasurer: T.H.Warwick , also Delegate to Q.C.A. Executive Committee: L.P.Rowan, W.Priem, A.Scott, L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, A.Imison, T.H.Warwick. Exam Panel: W.Priem, L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, Coach: L.P.Rowan (resigned) A.Scott elected. Allocation Panel Member: L.Rowan. Hon. Auditor: R.Spence. Membership: 43 A.E.Wyeth, umpire & administrator passes away. 1st Class Umpires: L.P.Rowan, P.Enright, J.Newcombe, W.Priem, Bro. David John debuted. “A” Grade final: P.Enright, L.Johnson. No financial statement available. 1972/73 Changes in personnel. L.P.Rowan & W.Priem retire. Patron: R.Spence. President: L.Johnson. Vice Presidents: J.Lambert, J.Newcombe. Sec/Treasurer: T.H.Warwick. Delegate to Q.C.A.: G.Jones. Executive Committee: L.Johnson, T.H.Warwick, G.Jones, A. Delandelles,R.Crouch, J.Lambert. Exam Panel: L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, P Enright, Coach: A.Main. Allocation Panel Member: G.Jones. Umpires Rep. For 1st Class matches: J.Newcombe. Auditor: R.Spence. Membership: 44 1st Class: P.Enright (Test Debut) L.Johnson, J.Newcombe & G.Jones debuted. “A” Grade Final: P.Enright, R.Doxey. Official Tie Bar introduced. J.Newcombe retired at end of season. Allocation Panel: WEP Harris, A. Main, L.A.Nash, G. Mieirs, T. Fox. Players behavior raised for the first time and Aust. Board of Control and Q.C.A. involved in remedying the situation. Members put in $20 in a debenture scheme to help the financially stricken Association. Bank balance: at 30.6.73 $119.93. 1973/74 Patron: R.Spence President: L. Johnson Vice President: J.Lambert, J.Newcombe. Sec/ Treasurer: T.H.Warwick Executive Committee: R. Crouch, A. DeLandelles,W.Hansen, G.Jones, J.Lambert Q.C.A. Delegate: G. Jones Examination Panel: L.Johnson, J.Newcombe, P.Enright Coach: J.Newcombe. Allocation Panel Member: J.Newcombe *New Position * Minute Secretary: J.Lambert Auditor: R. Spence Membership: 47 Lew Johnson retires. Alf Scott retires. First female umpire, Miss Susan Gordon, officiated towards the end of the season. First Class: P,Enright, (2 Test Matches). T.H.Warwick, S.R.Doxey & D.Lancashire made his 1st Class debut. “A” Grade Final: S.R.Doxey, D.Lancashire. The allocation panel remained the same as previous year. Annual Dinner had 8 “outside” invitees attend for the first time. Max Robins continued the good relations established with Lew Cooper at the Q.C.A. The Association met at Easts (Bottomley Pk) for the major part of the season. Bank Balance: $221.79 1974/75 Patron: R. Spence President: L. Johnson Vice President: J. Lambert, J. Newcombe. Sec/Treasurer: T.H. Warwick Executive Members: R. Crouch, L. Auer, D.Lancashire, G. Jones. Q.C.A. Delegate: R. Crouch replaced G. Jones Examination Panel: G.Jones, L, Johnson, J.ewcombe Membership: 55 P.Enright retires. W.McInnes made 3rd life member. First Class: P.Enright, R.Doxey, D.Lancashire, T.H.Warwick, with debutant C.E.Harvey entrusted to the 1st Class Venue. “A” Grade Final: P.Enright, D. Lancashire. Allocation Panel: I. Stephenson & P.Ledger replaced G.Mieirs and G.Jones. Open Book exams were introduced for the first time. Player behaviour had become a real concern with Q.C.A. & Q.C.A.U.A. working together to try to stop the mis-conduct. Annual Dinner continued to gain support from top administrators of the time (McMahons, Murphys, Dooleys,Vievers). Players such as Chappell, McLean, Seib, Thompson & Dymock helped in creating situations at a “Field Day” at Souths. Tom Vievers became Q.C.A. secretary. Bank Balance: Deficit $2.85 Start of Fixed Accounts----Qld. Permanent Building Society $341.49 1975/76 Patron: R. Spence President: L. Johnson Vice President: J. Lambert, J. Newcombe. Sec/ Treasurer: T. H. Warwick Executive Committee: S.Strauss, L. Auer, R. Crouch, D. Lancashire Q.C.A.Delegate: R. Crouch Examination Panel: R.Doxey J. Newcombe, T.H. Warwick Umpire’s Coach: J. Newcombe. Allocation Panel 1st Class: P.Enright. Membership: 48 J.Newcombe made a life member. 1st Class; All games were covered by T.H.Warwick,C.E.Harvey and R.Doxey. “A” Grade Final: T.H.Warwick, & C.E.Harvey. Exam Panel scrapped open book exams. Numerous written complaints about player behaviour to Q.C.A. and to Tom Vievers and staff at Q.C.A. Bank Balance: $16.39 Q.P.B.S. Balance: $357.88 1976/77 Patron: R. Spence. President: R.H.Crouch, Vice President: C.E.Harvey, L.Johnson Sec/Treasurer: T.H.Warwick Executive Committee: J.Strauss, M.T.Musch, W.O’Neill, L.Heath. Allocation Panel: Both 1st Class & Grade, E.Hislop. Delegate to Q.C.A.: R.Crouch Examination Panel: T.H.Warwick, C.E.Harvey, S.R.Doxey, *New *Umpire’s Advisor: E. Hislop Minute Secretary: J.Strauss (J.Lambert resigned) Auditor: R.Spence Membership: 45 Life membership to L.Johnson. 1st class Duties: were shared by C.E.Harvey, S.R.Doxey, T.H.Warwick & debutante J.McL.Boyle. “A” Grade Final: C.E.Harvey and M.Johnson L.Johnson joined the Allocation Panel. Expressions of gratitude were made to:- (i) Q.C.A. for grant to purchase an over-head projector (ii) Lew Cooper at the Cricketers Club. (iii) Lorraine Whitney & Lorraine Langfeldt for their work for umpires in the Q.C.A. Bank Balance: $135 Q.P.B.S.: $473 1977/78 Patron: R. Spence President: R.H.Crouch, Vice President: C.E.Harvey, L.Johnson Sec/Treasurer: T.H.Warwick Executive Committee; J.Strauss, M.T.Musch, W.O’Neill, L. Heath. Allocation 1stClass & Grade: E.Hislop Examination Panel: T.H.Warwick, C.E.Harvey, S.R.Doxey Umpire’s Advisor: E.Hislop Minute Secretary: J.Strauss Membership: 54 T.H.Warwick made a life member 1st Class Umpires: chosen were C.E.Harvey, R.Doxey & two debutantes, J.McL.Boyle and M.Johnson. World Series Cricket: P.Enright accepted invitation to stand as did Col Hoy. Brisbane City Council withdrew labour to prepare pitches and outfields. Club officials had to step in. Federation of Aust. Cricket Umpires (F.A.C.U.) held a meeting in Adelaide. Qld was an original member and N.S.W. refused to take part in it. “A” Grade umpires asked to give points for the 4IP Player of the year award. Annual dinner successful but film nights for members and wives poorly attended. Q.C.A. welcomed Bill McCarthy as Secretary of Q.C.A. No Bank balance etc.