Argus Convicted of Fortune-Telling
FATHER AND SON FINED PENALTIES TOTAL £4O (From Our Own Correspondent) WHANGAREI, To-day. Nathaniel Julius Copeland known as “Argus,’ and his father, Charles Louis Copeland; were charged at the Whangarei Police Court that “they did undertake to tell fortunes and pretend of their skill to discover in what manner gods supposed to be stolen may be found.” _ Accused pleaded not guilty and elected to be dealt with summarily. The prosecution arose from PCr» formances at Whangarei on July 21 The police and others testified that “Areus” gave the addresses of missing friends, also the initials and surnames in some instances of persons who allegedly stole articles and cashed dishonoured cheques. . The magistrate, Mr. Luxford, m his iudgment, said the only factor preventing the infliction of a term of imprisonment was the partial admission of accused before the actual demonstration that they were not altogetuer what they professed to be. Each of the accused was convicted and fined £ 5 on each of four charges, and costs. Notice of appeal was given.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 462, 18 September 1928, Page 1
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174Argus Convicted of Fortune-Telling Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 462, 18 September 1928, Page 1
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