Book-making (Betting)

Date: 1981

From: [Ephemera and posters up to A3 size relating to serial or periodical publications in New Zealand. 1980-1989]

By: New Zealand Greyhound Racing Association (Inc)

Reference: Eph-C-SERIAL-1981-01

Description: Billboard poster advertising an issue of the periodical "New Zealand greyhound world" shows a masthead with the title and a running greyhound with a 4 on its jacket. The wording announces the first time that one could place off-course bets on the TAB for greyhound racing. See http://www.thedogs.co.nz/about-nzgra/history.aspx for information about the history of betting on greyhound racing. Approval for oncourse betting was gained in 1971, and this came into effect in 1978. However it was not until 1981 that greyhound racing was finally granted access to full off-site totalisator betting and the TAB. Quantity: 1 colour art print(s). Physical Description: Relief print, 507 x 378 mm.

Date: 1910-1912

From: Chapman, Eichelbaum and Rosenberg families : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-8670-264

Description: Comprises `Remarks on the totalisator and bookmakers (1910) and Tyser Co Ltd vs Gisborne Sheepfarmers' Frozen Meat Co Ltd (1912) Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1981

From: Lodge, Nevile Sidney 1918-1989 :[Archive of original cartoons for the Evening Post and Sports Post, 1941 to 1988]

By: Evening Post (Wellington, N.Z.); Lodge, Nevile Sidney, 1918-1989

Reference: B-135-761

Description: Shows two scenes. In the upper scene the T.A.B. managers are blaming the downturn in profit on inflation, illegal bookies and lotteries. In the lower scene a group of men gathered around a bar table are bemoaning their lack of winning from betting. Extended Title - While the T.A.B. is critical - of the causes of its fall in profitability - it could at least give some credit to those non-profit organisations that have helped to save it from absolute poverty Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink and letratone, 450 x 325 mm.

Date: 1881

By: MacKay, Colin, active 1880s; Illustrated New Zealand Herald (Newspaper); Mills, Dick & Company

Reference: C-068-011

Description: Shows a central oval inset of "Sir Modred", winner of the Dunedin Cup in 1881. Other illustrations around the border show: a bookmaker being caught out by Mr Walker; police and officials clearing the course; scene of the late accident at Kensington Crossing; card tricksters; the totalisator. Other Titles - February Quantity: 1 b&w art print(s). Physical Description: Lithograph, on sheet 385 x 515 mm. Provenance: Anonymously donated in 2000.

Date: ca 1910

From: Quinn, Joseph, d 1998: Negatives and prints from photographic studio operated by James Ring, L A Inkster, and Joseph Quinn

By: Thiem, Benno, -1934

Reference: 1/2-179312-G

Description: Posed view of a book-maker paying out winnings after a race meeting at Okarito. Inscriptions: Photographer's title on negative - bottom right - Ben Thiem, Hokitika, 829 Quantity: 1 b&w original negative(s). Physical Description: Dry plate glass negative 4.7 x 6.4 inches