LIQUOR IN “DRY” CLUB.
SALE BY COUPONS. Christchurch, August 10. It is many years since the Lytteh toil Court house was so crowded as this morning Avhen charges Avere heard before Mr H. T. WiddoAvson, S.M., against members of the Lyttelton Club. The charges arose out of the police raid on the club on July 21st, when it Avas alleged that a quantity of liquor Avas exposed for -sale without license. The first case heard was against- Thomas Gellety, for selling liquor without licensed to do so. The police evidence Avas to the effect that in consequence of certain information two constables visited the club with a member thereof and had several drinks which were paid for with coupons purchased from Gellety, who was acting as barman. Defendant said that during the past ten years members could buy liquor with coupons. The Club purchased the liquor which was not sold for gain. The amount paid for liquor, sweets, and soft drinks, etc, was over £BOO yearly. His Worship reserved his decision and the other cases were adjourned till the 20th inst.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2468, 17 August 1922, Page 3
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181LIQUOR IN “DRY” CLUB. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2468, 17 August 1922, Page 3
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