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, , WHERE THEY HAVE RACING IN PLENTY. They have vastly more racing in Australia than I in Canada, and it goes on for twelve months of f the year, instead of about four iu this country. but there is little likelihood of a reduction, in i New South Wales at least. The Sydney Referee s.i. s: "That we could do with less racing is undeniable, - but the government might be troubled 1 exactly where to commence. In the country some • districts would be none the worse off for fewer r meetings, and of those held in and near Sydney the loss of some would not be regretted by fid lowers of racing. However, as each proprietary t club appears able to command a certain amount of f polities! Influence, the odds are against any being ; mhjectod to interference." As to Victoria the writer adds: "In Melbourne there is a Pacing ; Industries Defense Association, with a membership of 17,421.. It is scarcely necessary to add that t its members are opposed to reduction of racing." Francis N.ison iu Toronto Globe.
