A CLUB’S DIFFICULTY.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Volume XV, Issue 886, 28 February 1907, Page 20

A CLUB’S DIFFICULTY.

The Victorian Gaming and Licensing Acts are seriously affecting the position of the Victorian Betting Club, and a circular issued to members states that the club cannot be longer used for betting purposes, though it is permissible for members to settle in the club on all past events. It is not, the circular says, the Gaming Act, but the Licensing Act of 1906, which makes it necessary to alter the constitution of the Victorian Club. Under the Act all clubs have to be registered, otherwise the club cannot keep or sell liquor on its premises to members. Tn order to be registered, application has

to be made to the Licensing Court for registration. On the face of it, it is clear that the Victorian Club is not an association contemplated by the Act, and the rules do not contain all the provisions which the Act requires. The Victorian Club has been advised that it would be hopeless to apply for registration under the Licensing Act with the present constitution and rules. The matter being one of such great importance to the club, the committee submitted it to their solicitors, and upon their advice the necessary alterations to the rules were decided upon.