FORTUNE TELLING.
PRETENCE OF SKILL. Whangarei, Sept. 19. Nathaniel Julius Copeland, otherwise “Argus,” and his father, Charles Louis Copeland, were charged in the Whangarei Court that they did undertake to tell fotunes and pretend of their skill to discover in what manner goods supposed to be stolen may be found.” The accused pleaded not guilty and elected to be dealt with summarily.
The prosecution ai'ose out of perfonuances at Whangarei on 21st •July. Police and other witnesses testified that “Argus” gave the addresses of missing friends, also the initials, and surnames in some instances, of persons who allegedly stole articles, cashed dishonoured cheques, etc. The Magistrate, Mr. Luxford, in his judgment, said that the only factor preventing the infliction of a term of imprisonment was the partial admission by the accused before the actual demonstration that they were not altogether what they professed to be.
Each of the accused was convicted and fined £5 on each of four charges, with costs. Notice of appeal was given.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3847, 20 September 1928, Page 3
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166FORTUNE TELLING. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3847, 20 September 1928, Page 3
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