AN ILLEGAL LOTTERY
BOWLING CLUB MEMBER CHARGED FINE OF £4 IMPOSED (Per United Press Association) AUCKLAND, Oct. 15. Two charges of commencing a lottery on July 20 and September 14 were brought against Richard Charles Caddy, a butcher, who appeared on summons before Mr F, H. Levien, S.M., in the Police Court to-day. The accused pleaded guilty. The accused was on the Social Committee of a bowling , club, said Detective Sergeant Nalder, and was authorised to raise money when the club’s financial position was hot sound. He decided to run small lotteries, the first prize being £7. and minor prizes amounting to about £9 were also given. Tickets numbered from 000 *o 999 were issued .the prize winner being decided from the last three figures in the totalisator returns at various race meetings. Over 100 lotteries were held, with a profit of £8 10s on each. As a result of the financial gain to the club, the accused was made a life member The accused had gained no personal benefit from the lotteries, and he was a reputable citizen. He had been quite frank when interviewed. On the first charge the accused was convicted and fined £4, and. ordered to pay costs on the second charge.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24430, 16 October 1940, Page 13
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206AN ILLEGAL LOTTERY Otago Daily Times, Issue 24430, 16 October 1940, Page 13
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