TAXING THE RACING CLUBS.
AN AUCKLAND PROTEST.* Wttß reference to the new Stamp Act landmen • and the increased levy on lacing clubs* the committee of t.he AuckRacing Club has forwarded the following telegram to < the Prime Minister and the' Leader of- the Oppoeitioq.'" As all prolamines for the racing year 1909-10 were framed on the understanding that the only tax to provide toy was the totalisator t|x, this.club most emphatically protects I «ny .increase.of taxation during the (MMflt facing year, and thinks that ii any. Jtct ivpiesed placing increased taxation on racing clubs, such should be on the nett. not the gross, revenue, and should not come into force until August 1, 1910. Programmes- of all clubs having been advertised, clubs are responsible for such stakes.. many of the smaller clubs would bo unable^to' carry out their obligations if present proposals are inserted ; the principal club# are also responsible for" stakes for davit races for two years ahead." '
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14250, 22 December 1909, Page 7
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158TAXING THE RACING CLUBS. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14250, 22 December 1909, Page 7
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