13 Jun 1935
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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1935
Page
1
An interview with S J Pullman details how South Australia’s legalised betting system operates with a 2 percent turnover tax and a 15 person board. The system funds salaries while returning about £200,000 yearly to the treasury, with clubs and government sharing growing takings as bookmakers expand.
Selectors wary of new Test talent as Walters drops out of England squad for South Africa series. Dense with names of players from Yorkshire to Oxford, including Mitchell-Innes who impressed in the first toss, and Walters cited as a surprise to Australians.
Analysis reveals total bets across South Australia in the year ending show 16.107 million with 1.674 million on local races. Interstate wagering dominates, especially on Melbourne events, as gamblers shift toward Victoria due to fewer local meetings. Clubs seek a larger share of turnover tax to fund racing.
A vacancy on the Sydney Cricket Ground Trust arose after R H Gordon's death, but there is no statutory trustee quota. The Cricket Association seeks its president A W Green, while Rugby League and Rugby Union press for representation. The Minister for Lands holds authority to decide, and the trust may expand from three to nine trustees. The ground's future include a new pavilion and potential broader use beyond cricket.
NSW Trotting Club awaits government decision on moving to night racing pending changes to Betting and Gaming Laws. Secretary Frank Howell reports Cabinet discussion possible after authorities respond. If approved, Monday fixtures would shift to night, reshaping the sport across states with Western and South Australia already night running.
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