IN THE COMMONWEALTH.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVI, Issue 231, 28 September 1915, Page 5

IN THE COMMONWEALTH.

RACING AND THE WAS. NO REDUCTION IN N.S.W. FUNDS FOR THE WOUNDED. (Received 5.30 a.m.) SYDNEY, this day. The "Telegraph" says that it is understood that it han bifn ddermiDed by those in authority tliau : n niimber ot racing days in New .SjuUi Wales shall not be reduced during the currency of the war. One who is largely interested in porn- clubs deduce that an offer was made by the associated riLcing clubs to the Government to contribute £200 for each of 72 days' racing held annually to tbe Patriotic Fund provided that the racing days be not curtailed. In accepting the offer the Premier is said to have suggested that tbe money be donated t<J Allies Day Fund alona. V.A.T.C. PROFITS. MELBOURNE, this ear. At the annual meeting of the Victoria Amateur Turf Club the chairman stated that even. - nw-eting had shown a profit. The club had distributed £2.500 in various patriotic fund*, and the net profit of the year would also be distributed, mai> ing the aggregate £3,287. £15,000,000 WANTED FOR AUSTRALIAN PUBLIC WORKS. "~ Li (Received 11.10 a.m.) , MELBOURNE, this day. The Premiers' Conference discussed the States' requirements for public works, amounting to £15,000.000. Mr Fisher was unable to give an assurance that • Australia wouM be able to raise money in London, although willing to assist in every possible way.