THE GAMING BILL
DEPUTATIONS’ PROTEST. , Uy Telegraph—Press Asßn., Copyright. . AUCKLAND, September 23. A deputation of the Council of Christian Congregations protested to the Postmaster-General (Mr J.' B. Donald) against the, introduction o 4 the Gaming Amendment Bill. • . The chief, spokesman, Rev. J. J. North, said the bill was objectionable ; because it permitted'the publication of dividends which would encourage ((the small bookmaker and placed temptation in the way of postal officials. 1} Replying, Mr, B. Donald said;he had every confidence in his officers,and if he had not lie wouldn’t have given his 1 election pledge to support the bill ■ this year. ' ‘‘ Confidential information passes through' 'the post office hourly and it is not abused.” . , \ ”
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Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1929, Page 5
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113THE GAMING BILL Hokitika Guardian, 23 September 1929, Page 5
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