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Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1750, 16 May 1906, Page 2

Tbo Waikato Independent Btates ;—. “ Evidently enterprise has not been frightened at no license at Palmerston North. Mr M. Creaven, who put together a comfortable fortuue by growing onions on a small plot of land, in Ertzherbert street, situated near the fast-rush-ing waters of the Manawatu, has let a contract for the erection of a three-storey brick building for an hotel, to be known in the near future by the name of ‘ Palace.’ ” A correspondent of tho Napier Telegraph complains of the "otherwise splendid meeting of tbe H.B. Jockey Club,” that a distinct blot was 11 the con-

siderable amount of money rung on the maohino after each raoe was finished, the most glaring illustration of which was in V the oase of tho Porangahau Handicap, the last race of the first day. When the I winner (Medallist) passed the post there was .£9O registered on the tnaohine and backers of that horse went to the pay-oui window with the expectation of drawing at least a£9 dividend. Judge of their surprise when they were informed that another 67 tickets had been rung on the winner, practically' 'after the horses passed the post. Now, Sir, this may he ell right, but it seems to me it is a matter that wants a thorough explanation from the authorities of the oiub, for as it now tt-rnda the public cannot understand it.”