The Courts.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, 17 September 1903, Page 5

The Courts.

I MAOIST RATE'S COURT, ALEXANDRA Monday, September 14th, 1903. ( ef<re F. J. Burgess, Esq, S.M.) James Travis (Alexandra Borough ranger) v. S. Lewis.—Charge of obstructing complainant while in discharge o£ his duty, when driving defendant's horses to the pound, I Mr Bartholomew appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Hutton tor defendant. Evidence was given tor plaintiff by himself and Frank Young ; and for the defence by Sophia Lewis, Edith Tucker, and Robert Lewis. His Worship said the evidence was very contradictory. Though he had no doubt the horses were trespassing on the streets, the evidence was not strong enough to satisfy him that the animals had been rescued by defendant as alleged in the information. The case would be dismissed. W. Noble v. Jas. Harvey; claim 13s 6d for goods supplied.—Judgment for plaintiff for 12s 6d and costs. <© WARDEN'S COURT, ALEXANDRA. Monday, September 14th, 1903. Before F J Burgess, Esq, Warden.) ADJOURNED FROM PREVIOUS COURTS. A Williamson, special dredging t claim, Manuherikia River and beaches, —Adjourned to 12th October. Clyde Gold Dredging Co, spetial dredging claim, section 47, block i, Fraser.—Form of license to be submitted for oonsect of Minister. Edwin Appleton, special alluvial claim, Galloway Flat.—Adjourned for completion of plans to 12th October, Last Chance Co, amalgamation special alluvial claims, 609 a, 231 a, and 144a.—Adjourned to 12th October. Clyde Gold Dredging Co, surrender absolutely special dredging claim 384a.—Adjourned to 12th October. Laurence Ryan, special dredging claim, Cairnhill district.—License granted for 42 years. Six months allowed to commence operations, Duncan Bringans, special dredging claim, Cairnhill district*— Adjourned to 12fch October. Olrig Oold Dredging special dredging, claim, Manuherikia River.—Adjourned to 12th October. Same, special dredging claim, Manuherikia River.—Form of license to be submitted to Minister for consent. W J Scott, residence site, Manuherikia Road.—Adjourned till 12th October. ; Olrig Gold Dredging Co, surrender absolutely special dredging claim 26/99 A.—Adjourned till 12th October. James Rivers, surrender absolutely special dredging claim 456 a till 12th October, James Richardson, residence site, Manuherikia River,—Granted according to instructions re pegs given «by Warden when visiting same. Thomas M'Math, special dredging claim, Tiger Hill —Adjourned to October 12th. Jessie Hansen, appMcation to be registered proprietress .—Adjourned to October 12th. James Holihan, residence site, Manuherikia River.—Granted. NEW BUSINESS. James Rivers, special dredging claim Tiger Hill.—Struck out at applicant's request. Same, special dredging claim, Tiger Hill. Preliminary hearing disposed of ; final hearing fixed for 12th October. Catherine Thompson residence site. Manorburn River.—Granted for 42 years. Harrold Jackson, residence site, Galloway Run.—Granted for 42 years. J C Thomson, special dredging claim, Lower Crawfords.—Preliminary hearing disposed of ; fioal hearing fixed for 12th October, Robert Lee, special dredging claim, east bank Manorburn.—Preliminary hearing disposed of; final hearing fixed for 12th October. Alexandra Bonanza Co, certificate of protection.—Protection granted. Henry F Norman, special dredging claim, Galloway Flat.—Preliminary hearing disposed of; final hearing fixed for 12th October. R T Wheeler, jun, special dredging claim, Galloway Flat.—Preliminary hearing disposed of; final hearing fixed for 12th October. Henry Symes, duplicate water race license No 358-12/3/00.—Duplicate to issue. Donald Gunn, surrender absolutely residence site7B/99A —Surrender accepted. Geo. Hastings, residence site f-acre Alexandra Borough.—Adjourned to 12th October. H Leicester, surrender special dredging claim, 571a.—Surrender accepted. Alexandra Bonanza Company, exteneed alluvial claim. —Surrender accepted. Alexandra Bonanza Company, duplicate water-race license.—Struck out. E Appleton, extension of time for survey of special claim.—Granted for 3 months. Opposed Applications Edwin Appleton applied for a waterrace, 12 miles in length, leading from Hope's Creek. The application was objected to by Messrs R Campbell and Sons, lessees of Galloway Run. Mr L Ryan appeared for the applicant, and Mr C C Hutton for the objectors. Evidence was given by Alexander Gunn, manager of Galloway Station, stating that this race would divide a portion of his run, and that it would be necessary for the working of the run that sheep bridges be erected. He said 25 bridges would be necessary, six to be 12ft wide, and 19 not less than 4ft wide. The applicant, in his evidence, said that the width of bridges asked for was unnecessary, and was much greater than that over other races in the district. The erection of such bridges would be an expensive matter, owing to the cost of timber and transit of same. Open crossings could be mad« to allow of sheep passing. His Worship said he recognised that conditions of the kind asked for would be a heavy handicap on the applicant, who had shown a good deal of enterprise ; still the interests of the runholder could not be ignored. From the' evidence adduced, he thought the width of the small bridges could be reduced to 3ft; but it was evidently necessary that the larger ones should be 12ft wide, for mustering purposes. However, he thought it would te better, if the parties interested would go over the ground together, and endeavor to come to some amicable arrangement. The application would be granted, subject to conditions re bridges, which would be made next courtday. Andrew ffilson, water race, Springvale Creek, near Watson's.—Objected to by Alexandra Poultry Company, the proprietors of the freehold below.—Mr Ryan appeared for' applicant, and Mr Hutton for the objectors.—After hearing, evidence, the Warden granted the application subject to half-a-head being allowed to flow down the creek at all times.

WARDEN'S COURT, CLYDE, Saturday, September 12th. (Before F J Burgess, Esq, Warden). ADJOURNED FROM PREVIOUS COURTS. James M'Arthur, special dredging claim, Leaning Bock District. Adjourned for Mittieter'B Qotofteioti

Fred A Haig, residence site, Brassknooker Oreek.—Struck out. Unity Gold Dredging Co, special dredainc claim, Leaning Rook District.—Adjourned. Unity Gold Dredging Co, special dredging claim. Leaning Rook J> strict.—Adjourned. Matau Gold Dredging Co, amalgamation of special dredging claim 90/990 and extended dredging claim 405o.—Adjourned. Unity Gold Dredging Cc, surrender absolutely special dredging claim 196a—Ad. journed. NEW BUSINESS. Thomas Parrell, surrender absolutely residence site license No 1604-16/5/96.—Struok out. William Ryan, surrender absolutely residence site license No 1507-16/5/96.—Struck out. Prod A Haig, residence site, Brassknooker Creek.—Granted conditionally. R Robertson, residence site, Leaning Rock Creek.—Granted. Same, water race, Leaning Rock Creek Granted. Vincent County, overflow race, Clyde Commonage.—Granted. Same, overflow race, Clyde Oommonage.— Granted. Same, branch water race, Clyde Commonage.—Granted. Same, dam, Clyde Commonage.—Granted. Same, branch water race, Clyde Commonage.—Granted. Same, settling reservoir and service tank, Clyde Commonage.—Granted.