TOWN CLERK’S THEFTS
PROBATION REFUSED [Per United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, October 6. Having admitted theft as a. servant of sums totalling £390, Cecil Richard Wilkinson (36), formerly town clerk of Glen Eden, came before Mr Justice Fair for sentence this morning. After hearing an appeal by counsel, Air Bryce Hart, in mitigation, His Honour pointed out that the offences occurred almost daily for a period of six months, and the amounts taken increased week by week. It was a painful case, but not one. for probation. Prisoner had abused a position of trust. His Honour took into account the fact that Wilkinson had been in financial difficulties owing to his wife's illhealth, and the assistance he had given in the investigation. The sentence was 12 months’ imprisonment.
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Evening Star, Issue 22461, 5 October 1936, Page 12
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127TOWN CLERK’S THEFTS Evening Star, Issue 22461, 5 October 1936, Page 12
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