28 Jul 1920
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Newspaper
Sydney Sportsman
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1920
Page
1
The writer accuses the state railway management of contempt for passengers, describing a policy to penalize race meet travelers by delaying return trains from Menangle. They argue the department profits from clubs while dumping the public into dark winter nights and forcing longer waits for cleanup justified by needless delays.
A satirical column critiques daily papers for misrepresenting Dooley Chief Secretary's stance on state lotteries. It argues lotteries can fund hospitals and favors taxed, fair play, noting public revenue from gambling should be handled through lawful means. It condemns political manipulation and praises regulated revenue.
An exchange recalls rough match racing in old English horse racing where toughness defined riders. It notes that violence was tolerated for a win and cites 1792 when the proto Jockey Club limited all-in clashes with a new rule.
A scathing critique of criminals and gambling in transit areas and stations. The writer laments thieves on trains and at railway premises, arguing for stronger enforcement and consistent law application across rail facilities.
A critique of government options for financing the treasury notes retrenchment and general taxation as alternatives. It discusses the sporting sector already taxed through tote and betting taxes and warns of further special levies on tote winnings, betting tickets, and bookmakers. It questions the limit of such taxes and hints at possible moves toward taxing race club profits.
The New Zealand Racing Conference faces a widening dispute with bookmakers as government officials consider stringent measures. Wellington talks push for harsh penalties and six month disqualification for those betting against the tote. The Treasury eyes sport taxation and a potential state lottery to exploit new revenue.
A critique of railway rules punishing sports fans for eating on trains. The author questions the justification for delaying or dumping passengers, suggests uniform rules for all travelers, and notes the irony of rail refreshment rooms supplying food while critics oppose in-transit meals.
A rambling report covers Kensington racing, Warwick Farm and Kenning ton features with horses like Spark-Gap and others, noting injuries and trial runs. It mentions punters abroad, tote dividends, and a chaotic scene of bets, arrivals, and the day’s events at several venues.
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