The bill having for its object the re-introduction of the totalisator in South Australia, has been thrown out by the Legislative Council by a majority of 12 to 9. Mr R. C. Baker made a vigorous speech in its favour, but the goody-goody people were too strong for him and won by three votes. I hope, says “ Augur,” the supporters of the instrument will be in no way dismayed, but gird up their loins for next session, and introduce it every year until itjdoes pass, The recuscitation of racing m Adelaide is, of course, out of the question until the totalisator is allowed again, and perhaps it is as well that the business people of the city, as well as the farmers and others, should be allowed to find out the loss they have sustained by the decline of the sport. There will be a re-action some day, even among the electors of the Legislative Council.
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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 78, 10 December 1887, Page 3
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