POLICE COURT.—Friday
[Before T. Ritchie and G. S. Graham, E S qg., Justices.] Drunkenness.—Six persons 'were punished in the usual manner for this offence. Vagrancy.—Summary Ejectment.-—Mary Ann Brady was brought up as a vagrant, charged with keeping a house of ill-fame. The case was brought at the instance of the landlord of the premises.—Sergeant Walker, John Wilks (the former landlord), and Frank Scarrott (the present owner), all deposed to the infamous character of the establishment. —The woman was sent to gaol for two months.—Mary McCorrnick andKateMcMannus pleaded guilty to living with the last, prisoner, and having no lawful visible means of support. They were sent to gaol for the same time. Abusive Language.—George Bnshbridge was charged by Albert Dornwell with hating used abusive language towards Mm.—Mr. Joy for the complainant. —From the evidence of complainant, it appeared that Bushbridge had according to directions came in from the country for wages due to him by Dornwell, and on being put off, called Dornwell a " bloody pup."—The Bench probably considered that the term was justifiable in the circumstances, and dismissed the case.
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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 477, 21 July 1871, Page 2
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180POLICE COURT.—Friday Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 477, 21 July 1871, Page 2
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