"NEST FOR GAMBLERS."
SEVEN ARRESTS AT GISBORNE PADDOCK NEAR RACECOURSE. FIVE MEN TO PAY FIXES. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) GISBORNE, this day. Seven men were arrested in a paddock close to the Makaraka racecourse by the police oil Saturday afternoon during the Poverty Bay Turf Club's meeting. This morning three showmen, Michael Hannah (alias Harry Harris), Victor Hannah and Thomas, were eacli fined £20 for frequenting a public place for the purpose of betting. Two others, whose names were suppressed, were lined £•"> and £2 respectively for playing crown and anchor. Two other betting charges are being heard. Detective ,McLeod stated that for years the paddock had been a nest for gamblers, two-up players and bookmakers on race days. The owners of the paddock were approached by the police, but they did not appear -willing to assist. The advisability of further prosecutions for permitting gambling was being considered.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 258, 31 October 1932, Page 5
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