OFF-THE-COURSE BETTING
PLANS FOR ERADICATION firm action by government (United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel, Copyright) SYDNEY, May Is! Firm action is being taken by the New South Wales Government to regulate, if not completed- to eradicate, starting-price or off-the-course betting, which is reported to lie seriously affecting I lie revenues of racing clubs, as well as spreading throughout the community. The Government intends to control the broadcasting of certain race information and entirely to prevent wireless in hotels.
Drastic action was taken to-rlav, at the instance of the police, who" obtained a judicial order under (tie Gaming Act declaring two city and one suburban hotels common gaming houses, which automatically quarantines them.
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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20497, 13 May 1938, Page 11
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111OFF-THE-COURSE BETTING Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20497, 13 May 1938, Page 11
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