BOOKMAKERS IN TROUBLE.
- Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, January 25. Walter Preston, with that being a bookmaker, he made a bet at Ellerslie racecourse on January 2nd, pleaded guily. The Chief Detective stated that the defendant had a long list of gaming convictions, and mentioned that a fine of £75 imposed a few months ago, was still unpaid. The Magistrate imposed a fine of £IOO, in default three months. As defendant had no property upon which distress could be made, an order was made for his ’ immediate committal in respect to both charges, the warrants to run concurrentlyWilliam McLeod was fined £25 for betting in Queen Street.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15130, 26 January 1917, Page 2
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106BOOKMAKERS IN TROUBLE. Wanganui Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15130, 26 January 1917, Page 2
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