COMMON GAMING HOUSE
THREE PERSONS FINED Auckland, Oct. 2. “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 it was stated on behalf of David Jones, aged 62, who admitted to using his home as a common gaming l ouse, that he bore an excellent character. Police evidence was that when Jones’s premises were raided on Saturday, 128 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, aged 44, and his wife, Lily Nixon, aged 55. The police stated that on Saturday 426 bets were taken at the male accused’s premises and 51 by his wife at home, the total amount involved being over £IBO. It was stated on behalf of male accused that .he was a cripple and that rationing had so 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 + he husband £SO and the wife £2O.—P.A.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 79, 3 October 1944, Page 5
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