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Otago Witness, Issue 3823, 21 June 1927, Page 13

Deaf and very casual was a “punter” who appeared in the Gisborne Court (says the Gisborne Times) for having a “few bob on” with a local “bookie.” “Oh! I’m easy; just as you wish,” was his laconic reply to a question roared at him as to whether he wished to be tried in the Supreme Court or before the stipendiary magistrate. “I don’t mind at all; anywhere wil] do.” was his rejoinder to the same query. The magistrate then at length said: , “Take him outside and see. if you can make him understand.” Outside in the passage the argument between the police officer and the casual'defendant continued, and at the conclusion of another case he was brought in. The. task was hopeless. “Just as you please,” said defendant. “I did not have a bet anyway.” He was tried by the stipendiary magistrate and fined 20s for “backing his choice.”