The Christchurch Bookmakers.
A PETITION FAILS. (By Telegraph.) (Per Press Association.) Christchurcii, This day. In connection with the recent imprisonment of bookmakers for tote betting, a petition has been sent to the Minister of Justice praying that the sentences be reduced so far as imprisonment is concerned. A reply was received on Saturday from the Minister, stating that having carefully inquired into the surroutiding circumstances he regretted that he could not recommend His Excellency to grant the request.
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Hastings Standard, Issue 494, 6 December 1897, Page 2
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78The Christchurch Bookmakers. Hastings Standard, Issue 494, 6 December 1897, Page 2
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