LOTTERIES HELD.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 4, 16 October 1940, Page 7

LOTTERIES HELD.

BOWLING CLUB’S FINANCES,

(Per Press Association). AUCKLAND, October 15. Two charges of commencing a lottery on July 20 and September 14 were brought against Richard Charles Caddy, a, butcher, who appeared on summons before f Mr F. H. Levien, S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court. The

accused pleaded guilty.. The accused was on the social committee of a bowling club, said Detec-tiye-Sergeant Nalder, and was authorised to raise money when the club’s financial position was not sound. He decided to run small lotteries, the first prize being £7 and minor prizes amounting to about £9 being given. Tickets numbered from 000 to 999 were issued, the prize winner being decided from the last Three figures in the totalisator returns at various race meetings. More than 100 lotteries were held with a profit of £8 10s on each. As a result of the financial gain to the club tho accused was made a life member. The accused had gained no personal benefit from the lotteries and he was a reputable citizen. He had been quite frank when interviewed. -t, On the first charge the accused was convicted and fined £4 and ordered to pay costs on the second charge.