GAMING LAWS
Formulating its views on the subject of gambling, and the evidence compiled for presentation to the Royal Commission on Gaming Laws, the Presbytery of Christchurch passed the following motion at its meeting yesterday:—
“The attitude of the Presbytery to organised gambling is based on the fact that it is an irresponsible use of money. When it becomes nationally widespread, it results in the undermining of moral standards, serious economic and social wastage and a general weakening of the national character. As it is the view of the Presbytery that it is one function of the State to restrain evil in its various forms, the Presbytery considers that in our present situation it is the clear duty of the Government to restrict the spread of oranised gambling. . “In particular, the Presbytery considers: 1. That there should be no further increase in the number of days on which racing is permitted: (2) that no further facilities for gambling should be granted, e.g. for placing bets, to bookmakers and for lotteries or art unions; (3) that the laws relating to gaming should be strictly enforced.
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Press, Volume LXXXII, Issue 24954, 15 August 1946, Page 6
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