CURTAILMENT OF RACING.
AiS PROM AUGUST NEXT. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, May 12. Hon. G. W. Russell stated; to-day that it was not practicable to stop racing during the war, but no doubt -there would be a substantial curtailment of permits. For the year ending July, 11)10, 36(1 permits were issued. Considering the gravo war position, this was not only incongruous but intolerable. The Government was united in its determination to effect'a substantial reduction, which would begin on August 1. Tho Government was considering the question carefully, and probably the racing and tr6tting conferences would be consulted regarding tho allotment of the permits available.
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Taranaki Daily News, 14 May 1917, Page 8
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104CURTAILMENT OF RACING. Taranaki Daily News, 14 May 1917, Page 8
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