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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1929
Page
12
Mr Jota Wren questioned at the racing inquiry about committee integrity and personal interests. He described plans to sell a racing course used for trials, noting vast expenditures and potential competition with Albion Park. He claimed substantial funds were drawn from Albion Park, questioned government control, and urged work for unemployed Australians. The hearing adjourned as Mr. Hocker prepared further testimony.
Brisbane October 24 The racing inquiry questioned Brisbane Amatem Tut Club secretary H Hooker about the 1927 cash book showing four percent members. He said all fees would be entered the same day. A. D. Graham for the club noted receipt-book movements. Hooker avoided committing on whether members paid entrance and fees with their own funds, warning he might call these men if the position remained unclear. No balance sheet had been presented, though goodwill was cited at about £400,000. Witnesses described overdue payment clauses and high interest rights. The commission adjourned.
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