Information For The Public

Sun (Auckland), Volume 1, Issue 91, 8 July 1927, Page 6

Information For The Public

A. point that might well be discussed when the racing and trotting delegates meet next week is the vexed one of publicity in regard to racing inquiries. It has been contended by some that racing inqLiiries should be open to representatives of the Press, comments “Vedette.” But it is doubtful if this would be altogether practicable. Inquiries on the course are often taken between r,aces, and at times when a fully representative Press bench would be impossible. Some papers would be represented and some would not. Further inquiries into irregularities in the smaller sports are more often than not held in committee, for the simple reason that justice not always goes with too much publicity. Principals and witnesses at these inquiries are not on oath, and more frank statements would be probable in the absence of Pressmen than in their presence. The solution of the difficulty is not easy to discover, but the clubs and officials could help a great deal to silence the clamour in a simply way. If after every inquiry a short and concise outline of the case, the evidence, and the judgment with fts explanation was supplied to the Press, not much more would be asked for.

At the last midsummer holidays one North Island club supplied all these details with clarity and brevity. What is possible by one club should be possible by all.