After many acli our aments pending tlie decision of tha Chief Justice- on the appeal ease in Wellington in connection with “roi'l downs,” the charge against Joseph. Harlow a.rnl Herbert Robinson. proprietors- of 41 Clinistchu.i;dh •‘roll down’;’ -parlour was finally disposed of on Saturday morning, when, the defendants were oonviicted- and ordered. to pay 7s court costs, by Mr H. A. Young. B.M. Harlow and Robinson were cliurged with keeping a common gaming house. Mr C. S. Thomas, who appeared for both accused, said that in view of the decision of the jjClhi’iaf Justice lie would withdraw the pi’eia of ‘‘Not guilty.” s*nd plead “Guilty.” The magistrate said that in view of what had been said by counsel anti the chief detective, be thought that i't would fee sufficient if each defendant was convicted and ordered to pay count costs, 7a.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 7 September 1926, Page 10
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141Page 10 Advertisements Column 3 Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 7 September 1926, Page 10
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