237 [Meeting held at Exchange Hotel, L'pool Friday, July 5, 1946] Present:- Messrs W. C. Gibbins, E. Green, C. S. Baxter, M. D., G. Evans, J. P., T. Percy, Capt. R. A. O. C., W. R. Williams, R. E. Searle, C. C., F. W. Lake & Secy. Messrs C. & H. W. Bowler & J. C. Bryson attended & in an advisory capacity & doubtful proxy forms were adjudicated upon. Minutes Minutes of Meeting of June 11, 1946 were read & Confirmed. Finance Receipts reported were:- Plymouth Argyle F.C. re Rawlings £500.0.0 A cheque was signed:- E. F. C. Co. Ltd., Dividend a/c £80.6.8 Bank Balance £2343.15.8. Dr. A. G. M. Proposals The Directors concerned in these were 134 selected as usual. Langton (B. Rovers) 231 Noted that this O. L. was not for transfer. Lawler (Belfast C.) 233 Also that the Club did not wish to part with this W. H. just now. Eglinton & Farrell Secy. reported his offer of £9,000 for 233 233 these players, spread over 3 years, with safeguarding (Shamrock Rovers) proposals. The principle was approved & powers to go to £10,000 granted, if a deal could be concluded. F.A. Div. 3 Council Mr. E. Green reported that he had only 236 received the Votes of Marine, Tranmere Rovers & ourselves as this area representative & that the block of Cheshire Clubs had resulted in his defeat by 11 votes to 3. Tape Machine It was noted that the cost of installation 0 & geographical difficulties, made the asset value of this, prohibition for the present. Stubbins (N'tte Utd.) Secy. reported his enquiry re this C. F. & that we would be informed if the Club decided to consider his transfer.