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Patea Mail, Volume XLIV, 26 July 1920, Page 3

Under the heading "No Tears for the Bookmakers," a contemporary remarks “If the proposed amendments to the Gaming Act get through, bookmaking will become more than ever a hazardous means of livelihood. Tho restrictions on betting introduced by the Post and Telegraph Department have already undermined the business of the big men in the illicit game, and it would require only the full weight of the Anderson axe to demolish the whole structure. Laying the odds will no longer be profitable if one is liable on conviction to a £SOO fine or a'substantial term of imprisonment. Nor will the average man who indulges in the precarious but alluring pastime of backing his fancies away from the course be inclined to run the risk of incurring the heavy penalties which are prescribed for him. So the bookmaker will suffer both ways, and, provided the amendments become law and the police wake up, he will probably come to the conclusion that the game is not worth the candle." NOTICE On and after Ist August, Id pc rib. will be charged on all meat booked. Discount of 10 per cent, will be allowed on all accounts if paid before 20th of month. HEGINBOTHAM BROS., Wavcrley. TOR SALE MIDDLESEX STREET— Two Four-roomed Houses ; quarter acre land with each. BEDFORD STREET— Seven-roomed House ; quarter acre land. F. S. McKENNA, Land Agent. Egmont Street Patca. PUBLIC MEETING SEND OFF TO MATRON LOCHHEAD A meeting of all interested in a fitting Send-Off to Matron Lochhcad will be held in tho County Council office on Wednesday next at 3 p.m. A. CHRISTENSEN, Mayoress. J. H. JOHNSON, Chairman Hospital Board. NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF WAVERLEY AN® SURROUNDING DISTRICTS A meeting of ladies willing to assist will be held at the Town Board Chambers on Friday, 30th July, at 2.30 p.m., to make arrangements re the catering for tho Returned Soldiers on the evening of tho Presentation of Medals, j H. W. JAMES, Hon. Sec.