amount to thousands during the year, over 400 being employed by the larger clubs for each day's racing. "We respectfully submit:— "(a) That the case presented on behalf of both racing and trotting clubs is unanswerable and cannot be ignored or disregarded. "(b) TfTat in view of the position disclosed, it must be evident that the finances of many clubs are in a parlous state. "(c) That failure by the Government to grant relief at this critical period must lead ' to . serious consequences. "(d) That bearing in mind the very large revenue derived from racing and trotting clubs, it is inconceivable that their very existence should be imperilled for the lack of assistance being afforded to them. "We therefore earnestly trust that our appeal for relief will be granted." Mr. Stewart informed the deputation that the matters raised would receive the consideration, ef the Government.
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Evening Post, Volume CXII, Issue 79, 30 September 1931, Page 10
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