1914 Continued
THE HISTORY of the
MIDDLESBROUGH & DISTRICT MOTOR CLUB
PART 1
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An estimate for an electric bell system at a cost of £3.10.0d. Decided that this
equipment be obtained.
A.C.U.
The Chairman read a letter explaining the advantages of and urging the Club's
affiliation with the above Union which aroused considerable discussion. W.Ryan
proposed and F.Dixon seconded that the Club affiliates to the N.E.A.A.(North Eastern
Automobile Association) for the benefit of those members who desired and were
willing to pay the affiliation fee of 2/Od. An amendment by Mr.Price that the Club be
affiliated to the A.C.U. Division A at 6d per head, seconded by B.A.Ayrton, was duly
carried by 13 to 4. The Affiliation Agreement with the A.C.U. was signed on May 4th. It
was also agreed that the Rule that country membership to those residing 5 miles out of
Middlesbrough be altered and 20 miles substituted.
Messrs R.Richardson and A.G.Withington were delegated to look into the matter and
cost of electrical timing.
Speed Trials.
Decided to communicate with the Yorkshire A.C. asking them to provide motorcycle
events at their Saltburn Speed Trials,
Honorarias.
Granted were - G.W.Liddle 3 guineas, Miss E.Gray 10/6d for services rendered. The
Meeting closed with the usual vote of thanks to the officials, the Hon.Solicitor and the
Chairman. An account of 4/0d was rendered from the Corporation Hotel for the use of
the room for the A.G.M. After it had been pointed out that the previous charge was
2/6d it was agreed to pay the account under protest. Committee meetings in this
period were generally held at 367 Linthorpe Road on alternative Mondays. A sub-
committee was appointed to revise the Club Rules.
Summer Programme, 1914.
The opening run to take the form of a Club run to the Richmond Meet on Good Friday.
The Club run to Westmorland to witness the open hill climb, presumably Orton Scarr,
on Easter Monday. Gjers Cup Trial to start at 7 am. from Club H.Q., Marton Bungalow,
the Club offering to pay the Management the licence fee to enable them to retail motor
spirit.
Castleton Hill Climb.
Apparently the Police were not informed that this would take place and a letter was
sent expressing their regret.
A Team Trial was held on Saturday, June 6th, teams to consist of 3 prizes to be 7/6d
per man for the winning team. If 5 teams entered, 2/6d per man for the 2nd team.
Entry fee to be 1/Od.
Birk Brow Hill Climb.
