From the match programme:-
"Newport entertain Gloucester at the Athletic Grounds this afternoon, and their selected side shows no change from the team that gained victory at Swansea last Saturday by 13 points to 6 - incidentally this being the same score by which Neath were defeated at Newport the previous Saturday. On the subject of the Newport side, an interesting comparison reveals that whereas for 5 matches this season only 19 players have been chosen, after a similar number of games last season 28 players had been called upon.2
"Gloucester are among Newport's oldest and best opponents, and some grand tussles between the Clubs have been witnessed. Since the War, the English Club have not won at Rodney Parade, while Newport's only victory at Gloucester was in the first meeting there on the resumption of fixtures in 1945. In that season the return game at Newport provided one of the most thrilling matches of recent years, and ended in a draw, 21 points each. In the following season both games were played at Newport - the venue of the one match being reversed owing to the unplayable condition of the Kingsholm ground on that day."
"Before the publication of our next programme we shall have welcomed home Ken Jones, R. T. Evans and Malcolm Thomas among the British Touring Team, returning from New Zealand and Australia. Reports happily indicate that all three will be ready and eager to resume football without delay, and possibly our supporters will have the opportunity to welcome the Newport captain and vice-captain in the Leicester game oni October 21st. Malcolm Thomas, of course, is captaining the Devonport Services side this season."
"Today the Newport Club are happy to entertain some thirty wounded veterans of World War I., who are still inmates of Gloucestershire hospitals. The Gloucester Aircraft Company have arranged this appropriate outing for them. They will, of course, occupy seats in the stand and the Newport Club and all supporters will wish them a happy day, and that they will witness a really enjoyable game."
"At Newport Athletic Grounds on Thursday, October 12th, Monmouthshire stage their match with the powerful North Midland XV., and on Saturday, October 14th, the British Police play the French Police on our grounds. This most attractive game starts at 3 p.m., and Newport United will follow with their home match immediately afterwards, and, of course, Newport are at Cardiff next Saturday ! ! !"
"SUPPORTERS CLUB NEWS"
"The Supporters Club visited Swansea in good force on Saturday last and join in congratulating the Team on an excellent win. The Team is certainly reaping the reward of playing the open type of Rugby we all admire."
"On Tuesday next the Supporters are holding a Rugby Quiz at the Castle Hotel at 7.30 p.m. It is hoped that Teams respresenting the Rugby Committee, Rugby Team, Referees' Association and the Supporters will take part. A free and easy will follow."
"On Saturday next we shall be in Cardiff in force. We are running coaches at 2/- per head. If you wish to travel we must know today, so that the required number of coaches can be booked."
"Quite a number of would-be travellers were left behind on the Swansea trip because they did not book early as requested."
"Make certain this time and put your name down today. It is only a short walk to the Bowls Pavilion and you will be giving your organisers a fair "crack of the whip"."
"Arrangements are going ahead for the Annual Trip to Richmond and you can make deposits now."
"Enquiries are also invited for the Murrayfield International."
"It is hoped that in the near future it will be possible to arrange a Rugby Film show for Supporters."
"Catch phrase of the week - " BIG BEN STRIKES AGAIN" 3 out of 4 at Swansea."