PRIZE GAINED BY CHANCE
AUSTRALIAN SCHEME NO GOOD IN N.Z. In the Magistrate’s Court to-day Patrick Anthony Lawler 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 the drawing of a coupon. The police said the plan was forwarded by 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 allowed. The Magistrate said he was satisfied of accused’s innocent intention and fined him £3.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 17834, 30 April 1926, Page 9
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108PRIZE GAINED BY CHANCE Star (Christchurch), Issue 17834, 30 April 1926, Page 9
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