SORROWS OF THE PUNTER.
Although the various political parties are endeavouring to win the "war" by. maM promises of something or otlier to alm« everyone, I cannot find that the poor fm is being considered in any way. He pare heavy tax for the pleasure of his little mm and, in fact, the .dice arc so heavily W»» against him that he is almost bound to * in the long run—even with years of expcrieu behind him. A lightening of the burden give him a better chance, and it is well ow due. We should have answers to at least following questions from the candidate: . Ie he in favour of the "tote" being run ° n reasonable working basis —say, 10 P cr . total deduction from the pool ? (2) &M ' favour of allowing transmission of M« the course, or, alternatively, of licensing t bookmakers, also publication of (3) Is he in favour of the ment percentage being devoted during next vear to helping some of our less fortnna jockeys? Wage subsidies are not .needed this game, as "we can assist them oursc" if our funds are not purloined for n? purposes. V* THE SHADE-
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Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 271, 15 November 1935, Page 6
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192SORROWS OF THE PUNTER. Auckland Star, Volume LXVI, Issue 271, 15 November 1935, Page 6
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