The President, A. J. Elvin, presents the League with a silver cup for the Wembley Championships. 167 entries received for the Open.

On account of paper restrictions, the Harrow Observer advise they will only be able to print our League tables once a month.

A. V. (Bert) Meyern first elected to Management Committee.

The Open Men's Singles Final was a closely fought all-Czechoslovakian affair with E. Berger beating K. Sebastek 21-19 in the fifth game.

Cost of prizes in Wembley Championships increased as trophy replicas were unobtainable and National Savings Certificates were given instead.

Rule change allows players to play up in a higher team on six occasions during season.

League presents a dozen table tennis balls to Czechoslovakian players as they have great difficulty in obtaining them.

In the Wembley Championships the Men's Open Singles title goes overseas to G. Nash (U.S.A.). Miss Vera Dace wins three titles - the Mixed with G. Nash.

Mr. Mortlake Mann, the League Chairman, earned himself an eight week contract at the London Palladium when, in an emergency and at the request of Victor Barna, he stood in successfully at the last minute to compere an exhibition between Victor Barna and Alec Brook. He still carried on with his normal job and fitted in the 2.30 p.m. show during his lunch hour.

Allocation of balls  to teams to be based on the number of players registered for each club.

Closed Championships held for Men's Singles with the final played at the Open Championships at the Wembley Town Hall.

League increased to three divisions of 9 teams each. Elvin Cup restarted.

The Men's Cup for the Closed Singles is lost.

Another closely fought Men's Singles Final in the Open Championships with Johnny Leach just beating Richard Bergmann 15-21, 22-20, 21- 18, 17-21, 24-22.

League Players Geoff Harrower (Parkfield) and Mrs. Connie Miles (Wembley Institute) are chosen to play for England.

The Mayor of Wembley had in the past automatically become Vice-President of the League on the expiration of his year in office. The co-operation of the present Mayor had not been marked, and it was decided that in future the honour should be reserved for those whose help and encouragement made them worthy of the position.

For the first post-war season to be played under modified pre-war rules, 30 Clubs enter a total of 50 teams and 5 divisions are formed.

Unlike the pre-war mixture, all teams now consisted of 3 players, all play all, with 2 points for the winning teem.

As the League was only just solvent a nominal charge of 6d (2½p) was made for the handbooks for this season only.

Fees increased to £1-1-0d (£1.05) per Club, and 10/6d (52½p) for each additional team, which included the new M.T.T.A. affiliation fee in addition to that of the E.T.T.A.

Rule amendments included reverting to only allowing a player to play up for a higher team on 3 occasions. Refreshments are to be the ‘best possible’.

The Wembley Open Championships attracted 216 entries for the Men's Singles and 64 entries for the Ladies' Singles. The finals at the Wembley Town Hall were televised by the B.B.C and the League received half the fee, £10-10-0d (£10.50).

To raise funds the League held a dance at the Century Hotel, Wembley, and a profit of just over £3 was made.

First 'Cyril Merrett' Memorial Trophy match held away to the Croydon & District T.T. League. This is to be an annual event in memory of players of both Leagues killed in the war. All profits to be donated to charity.

Jaques advertise they are unable to offer their Tournament Table as supplies of suitable timber are not available.

To save space and expense, coded fixture list introduced in handbook. Telephone numbers of League officials also included for the first time.

Players Registration Fee increased to 1/- (5p) with free handbook!

Open Championships held for last time. Ladies’ Doubles event added to Closed. Sir Arthur Elvin presents a cup to be played for by teams in the lower divisions. The Elvin Junior Cup is first won by Wembley Police Garage

In the handbook advertisements, Jaques are still looking for suitable timber. Vana 'speed bats with precision' cost 9/6d (47½p), and the Harrow Building Society offer House Purchase loans at 4%.

Herga win ladies' Middlesex Club Knock-Out Team Championship.

A. V. Meyern elected Chairman and remains in this post for ten years, followed by a further 19 years as a Vice-President.

W. H. Mildenhall first elected to Management Committee as Magazine Secretary.

Middlesex to distribute their handbook to all players in the area (over 8,000), and it is hoped that every player in our league will give a small donation to help towards the cost.

Ladies lost in semi-final of J.M. Rose Bowl 1-5 to Manchester.

Jaques still looking for suitable timber, but can provide 1/2" table for £26-7-0d (£26.35)

Wembley Open Championships not held as Town Hall floor no longer suitable and no other satisfactory venue found.

Norman Reeve first elected to Management Committee as Press Secretary.

Wembley Institute win Men's Middlesex Club Knock Out Team Championship.

League 2nd team win West Zone Middlesex Inter-league.

At last! Jaques Tournament Tables available at £40. Also advertised - Halex 3 Star balls 1/- (5p) each, but still rather scarce, 2 Star balls in fair supply.

Herga win eighth consecutive league title - last 3 pre-war seasons, first 5 post war seasons.

Wembley Lion introduced to front cover of handbook.

Rule changes introduced a 7.30 p.m. start to matches, and 1 point to be awarded to a losing team scoring 4 sets (still only 2 points for a win).

Junior Boys (under-19) event added to Closed Championships.

League Junior team wins Junior (West) Division Middlesex Inter-league.