LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.
Wednesday M 47 18. The Legislative Oounoil met at 2,30 p.m. GAMftKG AND LOTTERIES. In the Legislative Council to-day, the Gaming and Lotteries Act Amendment Bill was farther considered In committee. A new clause was inserted exempting totaliaafors from clause 33 of the Act of 1881) or any contract or agreement m connection therewith, or to any money depoaltod by way of wagera upon any horse represented thereby. A motion to repeal the section legalising totaliaatora was lost by 19 to 3. An amendment to tax the totalisator to the extent of one-half of the commissions charged, auoh tax to be for the benefit of charitable aid boards, wa3 loat by 17 to 9. The Bill was reported with amendments, and the ..third reading made an order for next day; The Council adjourned at 4.20 p.m.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1562, 19 May 1887, Page 2
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138LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1562, 19 May 1887, Page 2
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