Irish Hospitals Sweepstake Again Center of Attention
Dublin reports the Irish Hospitals Sweepstake draws renewed scrutiny amid criticism by a Canadian clergyman, a new book, and the upcoming Irish Sweeps Derby at The Curragh. The 38-year-old sweeps fund hospitals worldwide and draw about 190 million pounds in totals since 1930, with last year’s Derby generating 4.64 million pounds in receipts. Hospitals Trust charges roughly two percent as fees, while expenses reach about 22 percent. Spencer Freeman defends prudent investment. The operation, founded with Joseph McGrath and Richard Duggan, is managed by Hospitals Trust (1940) Ltd, with Patrick McGrath and P. A. Duggan in top roles. Webb’s new book argues the fee is between 300k and 350k pounds annually, noting the program has modernized Irish hospitals but not replaced other private support. The 1930 act enabled hospital sweep plans with ministerial approval and bank-held prize funds.
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Dublin
Curragh
Canada
Dian Lottery
Ireland
Associated Hospitals’ Committee
Hospitals’ Trust (1940) Ltd
Hospitals’ Trust
Spencer Freeman
McGrath
Duggan
Patrick McGrath
Joseph
P. A. Duggan
Freeman
Sweepstakes
Arthur Webb
Webb
Tion
Clarke, Irwin and Co. Ltd
Toronto
Police fines and injuries mark city court docket
Police beat records show fines for multiple offenders including Robert B. Little and Neil L. Miller each fined twenty dollars and costs for speed. Ethel Hauck was fined fifteen for unsafe left turn. Accused involved in accident injuring a motorcyclist. Leroy Althen fined fifteen for stop sign violation. Stanley Radke fined ten for unregistered vehicle and no licence after headlights spotted off. Emanuel W. Weiss ten for following too close. Martin A. Weimer ten for learner licence violation. Donald Dorchak ten for speeding. Richard Hall fifty three and two for unlawful parking and meter. Leo Wolfer ten? Redcliffe related. Emmanuel Freimark one dollar for helmetless ride. Magistrate Macdonald remarks and Freimark quip about luck.
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Ethel Hauck
Medicine Hat
Leroy Althen
Box 695
Stanley Radke
Mitchell Cres
N.W
Donald Dorchak
Elm St
Richard Hall
Ste
Aberdeen St
Leo Wolfer
Emmanuel Freimark
Redcliff
Macdonald
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United Church of Canada
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Ministry of Aircraft Production
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Wales
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Joseph McGrath
Robert B. Little
8Th St. N.E
Neil L. Miller
McCutcheon Drive
Tom Watson
Redcliff Plumbing & Heating
Broadway
Robert Stanfield
Ude Orenws
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