Nine teams from across the city contested the season which culminated in North Sydney’s victory over Glebe in the premiership final.

Instead of the points differential rule being implemented a Grand Final was held to determine the premier.

Norths completely got away to a 10-0 lead at half-time and went on to demolish Glebe 35-3, taking their second consecutive premiership crown.

This was North Sydney’s second premiership, their last before becoming the Bears in 1959, and last before being excluded from the competition after the 1999 NRL season.

There have been ongoing efforts to resurrect the Bears North Sydney 35 (Tries: Rule 2, Blinkhorn 2, Horder 2, Peters.