FINED THIRTY POUNDS.
ORDERED TO LEAVE DOMINION (Per Press Association). AUCKLAND, May 27. 1 A fine of £3O, together, with am order to leave New Zealand forthwith, comprised the penalty imposed on Raymond Dennison, aged 24, when he pleaded guilty in the Magistrate s Court to five summons charges of sending circulars to a. person with intent to induce them to apply* to “R. Burke,” wit.h a view to obtaining advice for the purpose of wagering on horse races. The police produced one of the circulars sent out by Dennison, whoi arrived from Australia towards the end of February. “On his own admission, he sent out 1000 circulars each week,” said Detec-tive-Sergeant McHugh. “Although he doesn’t know horses, he says lie was going to study form, and would tip good things to ‘the mugs’ who would send him £l. He says he got 20 replies weekly.” The Magistrate (Mr O. R. Orr | Walker, S.M.): In the circular it says he would refund the £1 sent him if horses ran unplaced. Detective-Sergeant McHugh : But he admitted to Detective-Sergeant Alpin that he had not refunded any money.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 196, 28 May 1940, Page 6
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185FINED THIRTY POUNDS. Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 196, 28 May 1940, Page 6
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