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excitement of gambling obtains such a hold upon him 

 that he cannot resist it. Never book a wager, but 

 always bet ready money, and then you will be certain 

 of having no black Mondays for settling on. Also 

 never bet more than you can well afiford to lose, and 

 then not much harm will come of it. 



The two principal clubs in Australia, I mean 

 sporting clubs, are Tattersalls' in Sydney and the 

 Victorian Club in Melbourne. There are also clubs 

 in Adelaide and Brisbane. 



Sydney Tattersalls' is one of the best appointed 

 clubs of its kind in the world. The building cost a lot 

 of money, and the main room, where the business is 

 transacted, is a model of luxury. Mr. Perry is the 

 secretary, and an admirable man for the position. 

 The Victorian Club in Melbourne is not so elaborate 

 as that in Sydney, but it is adequate for all require- 

 ments, and during Cup week it is a busy place. Mr. 

 Haydon is the secretary, and has managed it for many 

 years. 



It is surprising, considering the population, what 

 an enormous amount of money is turned over on the 

 Colonial turf in a year. Hundreds of thousands of 

 pounds change hands in betting with the bookmakers, 

 and by means of the Totalisator in Queensland and 

 South Australia. In addition to this, many thousands 

 of pounds pass through the hands of sweep promoters, 

 and, a year or two back, I should say half a million of 



