Conviction For Gaming (Press, 29 October 1976)
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Summary: Conviction For Gaming (Press, 29 October 1976)
On 29 October 1976, a magistrate, Mr W. F. Brown, delivered a decision regarding three men involved in unlawful activities at a hall on Marshland Road. The men, Robert Stanley Tuck (aged 29), Trevor Malcolm Rosewarne (aged 31), and Kevin James Wright (aged 27), faced charges of conducting a gaming house and selling liquor without a licence. All three pleaded not guilty to the charges during the proceedings, which began in May that year. The case arose from a "social evening" held at the hall, which featured the sale of alcohol, gambling activities including a game known as "unders and overs," and the screening of indecent films. Additionally, there was a raffle that promised prizes involving two women participating in a lesbian act later in the evening. This alarming nature of the event was highlighted during testimony from a detective who attended the gathering. In the verdict, Mr Brown decisively stated that all three men were fully aware of the illegal activities taking place at the event. Tuck was described as the doorkeeper and someone who helped organise part of the evening's programme. Rosewarne was found to have been involved in dispensing alcohol, and the evidence against him was found to be compelling. Meanwhile, Wright's role was assessed differently. His counsel, Mr G. Lascelles, argued that Wright had distanced himself from his previous conduct and was not an organiser of the event but merely assisted the organisers when asked. Despite this argument, Wright was still convicted, receiving fines of $75 for the gaming charge and $20 for the liquor charge. Ultimately, Tuck and Rosewarne were convicted and remanded for sentencing on 4 November 1976. Wright's lesser involvement resulted in a monetary penalty rather than a harsher sentence. The magistrate's comments underscored the nature of the activities at the hall, emphasising the clear breach of law and the need for accountability among those who had participated.
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