RACING COMMISSION.
ANOTHER PROTEST. (Press Association.) MARTON, August 5. The Rangitikei Racing Club placed before Mr. E. Newman, M.P., a strong protest against the injustice of the Racing Commission in proposing the withdrawal of the (Xub's annual permit. The chairman 1 stated x that, the club was one of the oldest in the Dominion, having raced over 65 years. The course was one of the best on the coast. The meetings were well conducted and popular, as was evidenced by the'large attendance and excellent fields. Thei club did not intend to be sent under without a strong protest, and would place the matter before Parliament.
■Mr. Newman said that although strongly against any increase in racing permits, he recognised the injustice that was being done country clubs. He was strongly opposed to the Racing Commission’s recommendation respecting the Rangitikei Club being, carried into effect.
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Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 14728, 5 August 1921, Page 5
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144RACING COMMISSION. Thames Star, Volume LVII, Issue 14728, 5 August 1921, Page 5
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