Lawbreaker Cannot Be Of Very Good Repate
(P.A.) AUCKLAND. This Day. “I fail to see how a man who breaks the law can enjoy a very good reputation in the neighbourhood,” said the magistrate (Mr Morling) at Otahuhu Court this morning, when ii was stated on behalf of David Jones. 62, who admitted using his home as a common gaming house, that he bore an excellent character. Police evidence was that when Jones’ premises were raided on Saturday, 126 bets involving about £IOO had been taken Defendant had been fined £75 in 1942 In imposing a fine of £IOO, the magistrate warned Jones of the possibility of being imprisoned if he continued the practice.
Pleas of guilty to a similar charge were also entered by George Gilbert Nixon. 44. and his wife, Lily Nixon. 55. The police stated that on Saturday 426 bets were taken at the male accused’s premises arid 51 by his wife at home, the total amount involved being over £IBO. It was stated on behalf of the male accused that he v/as a cripple and that rationing had sc cut down the goods he sold in his shop that he was unable to make a living. Remarking that there were mitigating circumstances, the magistrate* fined the husband £SO and his wife £2O.
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Northern Advocate, 2 October 1944, Page 4
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