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NO RACE-TRAINS

AN OFFER FROM THE CLUB

WHAT THE MINISTER THINKS

A question regarding race-trains for ,n forlncoining Wellington meeting: at Irentham wa« asked of the Miii'istor of e l i} va^s by Newman in the Houcio ut Representatives last night. , ' *•, understand,-" said Sr. "Newman, that the Wellington Racing Club havo offered JSjOO. for four 'race-trains oil UtO (lays of their meeting. Will tho Minister accede to their request? I belie.vo the cost of the trains is some .€4O or ,£SO, and the club are offering this large amount. They are anxious to know irom tho Minister whether lie will agree." Jlr. Herries: This is not a question of money. Ihe question is one of shortage of men. • Dr. Newman: There are plenty of men willing to go on for the day. Mr. Herries: If wo do this for one club,. «;c Will linve to do it for the whole Dominion. An hon. member: Cut them all ri»ht out. ° • Mr. Herries: The offer has not- como to mo yet. but when it does I think I will probably have to refuse it.

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Bibliographic details
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Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 18, 16 October 1917, Page 7

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NO RACE-TRAINS Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 18, 16 October 1917, Page 7

NO RACE-TRAINS Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 18, 16 October 1917, Page 7

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