"TIN HARES"
(Press. Assn.—
gosling in box accepts responsibility although guided by officers PURELY ' MEANS OF REVENUE
-By Telegraph— Conyrie:ht).
Rec. Aug. 30, 10 p.m. Sydney, August 30. At the mechanical hare inquiry, Mr. Mark Gosling, Chief Secretary in the Lang Administration, gave evidence that he lcnew Swindell, but was not frequently in his company. It would not be eorrect to say that Swindell was continually on his door-ste-p. . The re-introduction of tin hare racing by the Lang Government was purely a means of revenue. Witness allowed the secretary of his department to advise him on administration of the gaming laws, and when applieations for permits for coursing came he always brought them before Cabinet. To a large extent he was guided by his officers. When asked whether he knew that racing made under the permit system was illegal, witness replied "that is a matter of opinion." The Royal Commissioner interjected: It is not. It is a matter of law. Witness added that he accepted any responsibility for what had been done. The hearing was adjourned.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 315, 31 August 1932, Page 5
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