BREACH OF GAMING ACT
LIGHT FINE IMPOSED. (Per United Press Association.) Christchurch, April 30. In the Magistrate’s Court Patrick Anthony Lawlor pleaded guilty to establishing a scheme by which a prize was to be gained by chance in connection with the journal “Humour.” A prize of £5 was to be awarded by drawing a coupon.. The police said the plan was forwarded by the principals in Australia and Lawlor acted in ignorance of the New Zealand Gaming Act. Counsel for the defence remarked that .various schemes at the ' Exhibition appeared to be lotteries but were allewed. The Magistrate said he was satisfied of accused’s innocent intention and fined him
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Southland Times, Issue 19859, 3 May 1926, Page 6
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109BREACH OF GAMING ACT Southland Times, Issue 19859, 3 May 1926, Page 6
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