212 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, Liverpool, Tuesday, March 12, 1946] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins (Chair), E. Green, C. S. Baxter, M. D., T. Percy, Capt. R. A. O. C., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake & Secy. Apology for absence was reported from Mr. G. Evans, J. P. Minutes of Meeting of 5th inst., were read & confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Gate v Sheffield Wedy. £4210.3.3 Cheques were signed :- Customs & Excise Tax £1646.17.11 Sheffield Wedy. F. C. Share Gate £673.12.7 W. R. Ponting Ltd. Insurance £93.14.6 Commrs. Inland Revenue P. A. Y. E. £247.0.0 Bank Balance £4065.4.3. Cr. Bolton Tragedy As the accident at Bolton on the 9th inst., when 33 spectators were killed, was of paramount importance, every aspect as affecting our Company, was considered. It was agreed that:- 1) Arrangements be made for our Architect & the City Surveyor's representative to meet & view the estate, giving their recommendations. 2) The Royal Insurance Coy. be asked to quote a premium on 3rd Party Risk, for alternative cover of £100,000 & £250,000, as against our present £5,000. 3) The question of a donation to the Bolton City Fund, be deferred for one week. It was known that Liverpool F. C. were donating £500, although we had suggested they might wait a week, until there was further information. W. Owen 210 Noted that the player had signed as a professional on match payment basis.