Tote Charges.
(Received April 12, at 925 a.m.) Sydney, April 12 The Chief Seoretary sympathised and promised Cabinet consideration to representations by County Racing Clubs in favour or a more liberal per centage of toialisator funds. It was stated that unless the preseat, three p9r ceot allowance were increased it would not pay the Clcb3 and the machine would never bo popularised in the country. It was suggested that Government take seven pfr cent out of the turnover instead of out of the profits. Gabin&t Split. Sydney, April 12 Tan Cabinet split has developed over the question of the acceptance of a three million tender rou the erection of wheat'elevators. The majority of Miniature era not in sympathy with Me Holmaa for spending each a sum in war time, wh9n lorn money is so scarce, Good Rains. Sydney, April 15 Good rains are fairly general. They were much needed and have improved the winder farming and pastoral outlook. Naaily five inchei ft.ll in two days and interfered with the show and yearling ealeie.
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Hokitika Guardian, 12 April 1917, Page 3
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