LYTTELTON CLUB RAID.
LIQUOR FOB COUPONS. POLICE PROSECUTION. CBy Telegraph.—Press Association) OITRISTCHURCH, Wednesday. It is many years since the Lyttelton Courthouse was so crowded as this morning, when charges were heard before Mr. H. Y. Widdowson, S.M., against membere of the Lyttelton Club. The charges arose out of a police raid on the club on July 21, when it was alleged that a quantity of liquor Was exposed for sale without a license. The first case heard was against Thomas Gellety for selling liquor without boing licensed to do so. The police evidence was to the effect that in consequence of certain information two constables visited the club with a member thereof, and had several drinks, which were paid for with coupons purchased from Ciellety, who was acting as barman. Defendant said that during the past 10 years members could buy liquor with coupons. The club purchased the liquor, which was not sold for gain. The amount paid for liquor, sweets, soft drinks, etc., was over £800 a year. The magistrate reserved his decision, and the other cases were adjourned until August 20.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 194, 17 August 1922, Page 8
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183LYTTELTON CLUB RAID. Auckland Star, Volume LIII, Issue 194, 17 August 1922, Page 8
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