Continuity of Office

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 July 1947, Page 5

Continuity of Office

Addressing club delegates at the annual Trotting Conference held in Wellington yesterday, the president, Mr H. F. Nicoll, raised a question which, he said, he was somewhat diffident to mention, the appointment of presidents of clubs for a limited or maximum period. This, no doubt, gave all members an opportunity to occupy the position, which might have some advantages, but it was more important to ensure a potential prospect for a president in which he could plan that essential of his office—a long-range and well defined policy.

Birdcage Control The better control of the birdcage was a matter that required attention, said Mr H. F. Nicoll, in his address to delegates at the annual Trotting Conference held in Wellington yesterday. Many people who had no claim to entry trespassed in this enclosure, said Mr Nicoll, and a si'ticter supervision was required. The problem might be (difficult in some instances, because of the layout of the racecourse, but it was well worth studying in the endeavour to improve existing conditions. The stipendiary stewards had frequently reported on this situation, and it was time action was taken.