FINE FOR BOOKMAKING
“I wish to make it clear that this defendant absolutely disclaims any connexion with otic Andrew Carnegie, of the U.S.A, said Mr. J. Meltzer, counsel for Alfred’Victor Carnegie, glass-blower; who pleaded guilty in the Magistrates Court, Wellington, before Mr. Stout, S M on Saturday, to a charge of bookmaking, Carnegie was described by his counsel as a “silver bettor. The police said Carnegie had taken bets at billiard rooms during his lunchhours and holidays. Mr Meltzer said Carnegie had a small wage and had endeavoured to supplement his earnings in that foolish way. A fine of £25 was imposed.
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Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 51, 24 November 1941, Page 10
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102FINE FOR BOOKMAKING Dominion, Volume 35, Issue 51, 24 November 1941, Page 10
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