Minute Book

796 EFC/1/1/8

Minutes 1908-1909

21 Oct 1908-7 Dec 1909

Contains minutes of general meetings, annual general meetings, emergency meetings. 9 Dec 1908 it was reported that Lancashire F.A. had decided to fine Everton 100 and retain the Club's share of the gate money for playing an under strength side against Liverpool. 14 Jan 1909 it was agreed to proceed with the alterations to the west side of Goodison Park including a double decker stand. 17 Feb 1909 the committee stated in reply to a letter from Lancashire FA that they believed no further legislation regarding the transfer of professional players was necessary. 17 Mar 1909 the Secretary reported that Frederick J. Wall, Secretary of the F.A., had invited the Club to play in Argentina. It was reported that the Club's appeal against the fine imposed by Lancashire FA would take place in London on 2 Apr. 19 Mar 1909 it was agreed to go ahead with the tour to Argentina. Mar-Jul 1909 various reports on the Argentine tour are recorded. 2 Jun 1909 it was agreed to buy a George Mahon challenge cup. 29 Jul 1909 designs for the Club's name plate were submitted. 30 Aug 1909 it was reported that the majority of the players had joined the Association Football Players' Union. 1 Sep 1909 it was agreed that the suspended players, i.e. those in the A.F.P.U. could play. Minutes signed by Ernest Askew Bainbridge, D. Kirkwood. League and Combination Team results 1908-09 pasted on inside front cover. Liverpool and District Society of Association Referees receipt of 1909 pasted to front flyleaf. Agenda for meetings pasted in throughout volume. Accounts for the years 1905-06 and 1906-07 next to minutes of 28th Oct 1908. Newspaper cutting pasted in next to minutes of 9 Feb 1909. Letter from Lancashire F.A. pasted in after minutes of 17 Feb 1909. Letter from North, Kirk & Co. solicitors pasted in next to minutes of 24 Feb 1909. Letter from the Football League pasted in next to minutes of 17 Mar 1909. Letter from Archibald Leitch, Consulting Engineer and Factory Architect and Accounts for year 1907-08 pasted in next to minutes of 31 Mar 1909. Notice from the Football League, and League and Combination retained players and transfer lists pasted in after minutes of 28 Apr 1909. Letters giving notice of the A.G.M. on 24 May 1909 including balance sheet pasted in before minutes of the meeting. Letter from the FA and the Club's reply pasted in before minutes of 2 Jun 1909. Two letters from Liverpool County Football Combination pasted in next to minutes of 24 Jun 1909. Two income tax assessment documents pasted in after minutes of 29 Jul 1909. Insurance cover notes pasted in next to minutes of 12 Aug, 12 and 19 Oct 1909.

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