FORTUNE-TELLING.
WOMAN FINED AT CHRISTCHURCH. Christchurch, August 21. Established as a side attraction al the Winter Show, Madame Sollia professed to give ‘scientific readings for health and business. Two of her clients Avere police constables, both of whom were told much the same story of large families and riches in prospect. Madame Sonia appeared before Mr. Mosley, ,S.M., on a charge of using palmistry to deceive and impose upon the King’s subjects, and she was fined £5, in default seven days’ imprisonment.
The Magistrate said Sonia’s business was pure fortune-telling, and he promised defendant that if she came before him again she would go to gaol. The maximum fine tvas only £5, but fortunately a month’s imprisonment Avas also provided.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3835, 23 August 1928, Page 3
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120FORTUNE-TELLING. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3835, 23 August 1928, Page 3
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