TELEGRAMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 29 August 1919, Page 4

TELEGRAMS.

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THE DOUBLE TOTALISATOR. AUCKLAND, August 27.

The introduction of double betting on the totalisator was advocated by several speakers at the annual meeting of the Takapnua. Jockey Club, and a motion was unanimously carried that it was desirables in tbo interests jof racing generally that legislation should be passed by which the use of the double totalisator by racing clubs bo instituted.

Speaking to the motion,'the mover (Mr W- J. Ralph) said that when the double machine was in use it had been immensely popular. It had been abolished in a surreptitious manner, and there had never been any clear explanation or reason given for the abolition.

The chairman (the Hon E. W. Alison) remarked that one objection to the double machine was that it would increase betting, hut people used that argument could not bo aware of what was taking place. Betting with bookmakers was 'illegal but notwithstanding the statutory embargo, an enormous amount of double betting with bookmakers took place and a large amount of money changed hands annually in this manner that would otherwise go through the machine.

DEATH FROM INJURIES

WELLINGTON, August 28.

Albert George Guilders, tram conductor, aged 24 years, died at the Hospital early this morning as a result of injuries sustained by being run over by a tram car on Tuesday. He received a

compound fracture of the right leg and an injury to the head.

FATAL GUN ACCIDENT. NELSON, August 28.

An orohadist, named Lowry, residing at Stoke, received fatal injuries while rabbit shooting this afternoon, through the, accidental discharge of liis gun when getting through a fence. He leaves a wife and family.

SALMON FISHING SEASON. WELLINGTON, August 28. Tlie Gazette announced that there will be a salmon fishing season from October Ist to April 30tli next.

CANTEEN PROFITS. WELLINGTON, August 28. It is announced that the sum of £4,894 is the profit derived from the canteen at Trentham and Featherston camps and this sum has been paid into the Public account. It will remain there for the present, and will be-treated as part of the Consolidated fund, to be disposed of in the ordinary manner by Parliamentary appropriation.

£SO FINE FOR WATERING MILK. NELSON, August 28. At the Magistrate’s Court to-day, Henry G. Kingslar.d, dairy farmer of Appleby, was fined £25 on each of two informations, charging him with selling milk containing added water. An analysis of three samples showed that they contained respectively 22 per cent. 20 per cent and 19 per cent of added water and the solids other than fats were also below the required standard.

NEW LEVIN RACECOURSE. LEVIN, August 28

The Horowhenua Racing Club and the local A. and P. Association jointly raised £4,500 by debentures during the past few days for the purchase of 70 acres at Levin for racing and show purposes.