THE TOTE

Hokitika Guardian, 31 July 1930, Page 6

THE TOTE

TELEGRAPHING INVESTMENTS

PREMIER FAVOURABLE.

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association WELLINGTON, July 30. “I will see the' Gaming Bill this session gets as good a run as possible, and I wish it every success when it comes before the House,” said the Prime''Minister, when replying to- the Racing : Club’s deputation to-day. He felt that it was only a fair thing that the Cl nibs should be able to receive investments by telegraph.. He -thought ; the measure a reasonable one, and- one that would not increase gambling, but would keep it in legitimate channels.

TOTH TAXATION

CLUBS OPPOSE- INC 1 ! KA S E

. : ,i- ; ' WELLINGTON, July 30. A : suggestion that, the Government • in its own interest, as well as in the; '. interests:.! of Racing Clubs, should refrain from imposing-.-an.extra.: per cent?tote tax, was -made to.the Prime Minister to-day by a'deputation, rep-:-resenting the New Zealand*. Sports Protection League, the New Zealand: Racing Conference, the New Zealand Trotting Conference, anil members of kindred sports bodies; ft It "was-‘point-ed out that, in-the opinion' of the racing clubs, there would 'be a drop of three millions in. the revenue in the next five.years years if the % per cent tax .were imposed.' In reply, the Prime Minister said that he would give consideration to the question, but lie pointed out that his immediate need was for increased revenue.