Eight teams from across the city contested the New South Wales Rugby Football League premiership during the season, which lasted from April until September, and culminated in Newtown’s victory over St. George in the final.

[1] When the Kangaroos sailed for England in July, the NSWRFL premiership, with a mere five rounds completed, was turned on its head.

The Magpies lost virtually their entire backline of McMillan, Pearce, Ridley, Mead and the up-and-coming Vic Hey, and also suffered from their refusal to reappoint coach Jim Craig.

In their semi-final Newtown were reduced to twelve men after former representative fullback Alan Righton broke his leg.

The Sydney Sports Ground attracted a large crowd of 18,080 on 9 September to see Newtown take on St George.