ILLEGAL LOTTERIES FOR BOWLING CLUB
PROMOTER LINED [ Per Press Association. J AUCKLAND, Oct, 15. Two charges of commencing a lottery on July 20 and September 14 were brought, against Richard Charles Caddy, butcher, who appeared on summons before Mr. F. H. Levien, S.M., in the Police Court. Accused pleaded guilty. Accused was on the social committee of a bowling club, said DetectiveSergt. Nalder, and was authorised to raise money when the club’s financial position was not sound. He decided to run small lotteries, the first prize being £7 and minor prizes amounting to about £9 being given. Tickets numbered from 000 to 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, accused was made a life member. 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 accused was convicted and fined £4 and ordered to pay costs on the second charge.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 244, 16 October 1940, Page 3
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