On This Day, 14 May 1917

Birmingham Mail

Monday 14 May 1917

SUNDAY GAMBLING BIRMINGHAM.

MAGISTERIAL WARNING.

Seven men, whose ages ranged from 25 to 43, were before the magistrates in the Third Court of Birmingham Police, to-day, charged with gambling on the canal side near Mount Street, Nechells, yesterday. Special Constable Sadler assisted in the arrest. The Chairman (Mr. Arnold Butler), announcing a fine of 40s. each, said the men would sent to gaol for three months if they were caught gambling again.