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gradually diminished.

The winning character in lotteries is generally declared in by-lanes and side streets, but there is no definite place, because there is generally a crowd of

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din[s] the ears, there are several declarations of winning characters day and night, it is impossible that it can escape the notice of detectives, watchful constables. The reason why this mode of gambling is prevalent is that several tens of people are present when the winning character is declared, so that it would be difficult for them to assemble in a house. Again, too, there is the fear that a fixed place of residence would become known. But if these people actually gather in crowds in the streets and make a way for men to collect ...

It goes without saying that all those arrested in the act on the street should be imprisoned with hard labour: ...

... punishment should not be inflicted because they collect for gambling purposes on the street only.

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Our proposals and suggestions,

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be gradually diminished. 9. The winning character in lotteries is generally declared in by-lanes and side streets, but there is no definite place, because there is generally a crowd of 118 din[s] the ears, there are several declarations of winning characters day and night, it is impossible that it can escape the notice of detectives, watchful constables. The reason why this mode of gambling is prevalent is that several tens of people are present when the winning character is declared, so that it would be difficult for them to assemble in a house. Again, too, there is the fear that a fixed place of residence would become known. But if these people actually gather in crowds in the streets and make a way for men to collect ... 20 It goes without saying that all those arrested in the act on the street should be imprisoned with hard labour: ... ... punishment should not be inflicted because they collect for gambling purposes on the street only. 10. Our proposals and suggestions,

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