COMMON CHEATING
CHARGE OF FORTUNE-TELLING
AUCKLAND, July 19
“This sort of thing is innocent amusement, and some people get pleasure out of it,” said Mr Conlan in the Police Court on Friday, in asking for leniency on behalf of Alfred Bober Huggins, a middle-aged man, who had pleaded guiity to a charge of fortunetelling. Counsel said accused had six child-
ren dependent on him, and he was ai. present only partially employed. Ho had not sought to tell people’s fortunes, and those who visited him came voluntarily. Some left a coin or two if they felt inclined, but accused liau never made a. definite charge. It was admitted that two police officers had had their fortunes told biaccused, and that they had left behind, said counsel. This was the first time accused had been in trouble, aim he was prepared to cease the practice. “It is common cheating; that is ah it is,” said the magistrate, Mr F. R. Hunt, in imposing a fine of £5. At the request of counsel seven day: were allowed in which to pay the fine. Accused: I can pay now; The magistrate: Of course you can
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Hokitika Guardian, 24 July 1931, Page 5
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192COMMON CHEATING Hokitika Guardian, 24 July 1931, Page 5
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