REGULATING RACING.

New Zealand Illustrated Sporting & Dramatic Review, Issue 1469, 20 June 1918, Page 9

REGULATING RACING.

FEDERAL CABINET’S DECISION.

The following is the Federal Cabinet’s decision concerning the regulating of racing during the coming season in Australia: — (1) That in the government of racing throughout Australia the recognised governing racing bodies shall, where possible, remain in control. (2) The allotment of racing dates in the country districts of each State shall be bade by the governing rac-

ing bodies in conjunction with the District Commandant, district associations to be given opportunity to make representations prior to allotment. (3) That in considering the allotment of racing dates to be made, nonproprietary clubs shall receive more favourable consideration than proprietary clubs. (4) That trotting racing be permitted at the annual agricultural shows only when the District Commandant is satisfied that such racing is incidental to the show, and not trotting racing under the name of an agricultural show. (5) That as far as possible racing is to be held on Saturdays, holidays and half-holidays. (6) That no meetings be granted to any club not in existence and actually carrying on racing during the 12 months prior to August 1, 1917. (7) That approval be given to the procedure of racing for the various States as annexed hereto, and that the Minister for Defence, be authorised to give the necessary instructions to the District Commandants in accordance therewith.

(8) That no racing outside what is shown on the said schedule be permitted.

(9) That in the allotment of racing dates due regard shall be paid to the interests of clubs by preventing clashing of dates as far as possible.