The Brisbane Test and The AGM
Armidale Waratahs (The Tahs) | December 17, 2024
Members of the Tahs and family members gathered at The Gabba for the first day of the 3rd Test in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between Australia and India. Quite a few Brisbane locals were joined by members who had travelled from Armidale, the NSW Mid-North Coast, the Sunshine Coast and Hong Kong.
Unfortunately, only 13.2 overs of play were allowed before heavy rain fell for most of the day, before a wash-out and stumps were called at 4.18pm local time.
Despite the disappointing weather, those in attendance enjoyed the day – catching up with each other and hearing news of life’s journeys since last they were together. There were also many tales recounted from the days of playing together, from both on-field and off-filed exploits. Much interest and laughter – and no stretching of the truth, of course!
The cans of beverages that fueled those tales also allowed the first earnest trial of the newly minted club stubby-holders. They passed with flying colours – of royal blue and red, of course. Many thanks to Michael Connolly and Simon Joyce for the design and production of these keepsakes. Those who have already ordered these through the Facebook page should look out for their arrival in the post soon. If you haven’t secured any yet, please look to the links on the Facebook page. All proceeds go to the Ian Campbell Scholarship fund.
With the friendly support of ground officials, we were also able to display the recently produced club flag from the railings in the stand. Thanks to James Campbell for providing the flag. The flag, with the same central design as on the stubby-holders, was later signed by members in attendance along with their player numbers. The flag will now be sent to Peter Langston for safe-keeping, with other names and numbers to be added as opportunity permits.
Prior to the commencement of play, the 2024 Annual General Meeting of The Tahs Inc. was held in the southern stand of The Gabba. The meeting saw the receipt of annual report on activities and the financial statements for the 2023/24 financial year. The committee for the next year was also elected, being:•
President – Andrew Davis•
Secretary – Peter Langston•
Treasurer – James Campbell•
Ordinary Committee Members – Michael Connolly, Simon Joyce and Steve Hadfield.
The last item of business for the AGM was to consider a motion to confer Life Membership of The Tahs on Peter Langston. Members will recall being asked by email in October to support the resolution proposed by the Committee (absent Peter himself). There was unanimous support from the members in response.
Unfortunately, Peter was unable to join us in Brisbane, but we were able to get him on a videocall for consideration of this motion by the meeting. Peter remained unaware that this resolution had been proposed and supported prior to our putting the motion to the AGM, which was again supported unanimously.
Of course, we all owe Peter a large debt of thanks for his tireless work in generating and curating the history of the Tahs, and his total dedication to our now being connected through the Tahs. He is more than deserving of Life Membership.
While Peter was unable to be there in person, his wife, Sue, was on hand with Peter to complete the reveal while he joined us online, handing him a package with the certificate of Life Membership along with a number of the new stubby-holders which include his name on the list of Life Members. Peter expressed his overwhelming gratitude for this honour.
Again, despite the weather and little play, all other events ensured a good day. We look forward to the next opportunity to gather.
Finally, as 2024 races to a close faster than a Travis Head century, our very best wishes to all for an enjoyable, relaxing and safe Christmas and New Year season.
“Father” Andrew Davis
