Stewards present: D. Kays, C. McLune, G. Thorsby

Stewards opened an inquiry into the conduct of Attendant Sean Galloway when present during a hearing in the Stewards Room at the meeting conducted by the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club on 24th March 2006.

Mr. Galloway was directed to appear at the inquiry.

After taking evidence from Mr. Galloway and Steward S. McGrath, who officiated as Chief Steward at the meeting, Mr. Galloway was charged under GAR Rule 125(1)(g) which states: Any person (including an official) who: wilfully assaults, obstructs, impedes, abuses, interferes, threatens or insults the Board/Commission, a club, any member of the committee of a club, any steward or any other official of the Board/Commission or a club in or at any place including in or in the vicinity of the place where an inquiry is to take place, is taking place or has taken place, shall be guilty of a offence and liable to a penalty pursuant to Rule 131. The specifics of the charge related an alleged threat.

Mr. Galloway, who pleaded not guilty, was found guilty as charged and was disqualified for 12 months.

Mr. Galloway was informed of his rights of appeal.

Daryl Kays
Chief Steward - Investigations