FINED £6O
BREACHES OF OIL FUEL RESTRICTIONS [Per United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, September 13. Fines totalling £6O were imposed by Mr Levien, S.M., in the Police Court on Frank Stanley Thompson, proprietor of a service station at Khyber Pass, for two breaches of the oil fuel restrictions, who pleaded guilty. The police stated that between May and August there were shortages of 1,100 gallons compared with the coupons and licenses in Thompson’s possession. He had reported to the detectives that petrol Had been stolen, but after inquiries bad been made he said it had probably been sold. Defending counsel said Thompson had been muddled in his figures and was now employing an accountant. The Magistrate said there was no possible excuse for Thompson, who appeared to have been “ making a welter of it.” He was fined £35 on one charge and £25 on the other.
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Evening Star, Issue 23680, 13 September 1940, Page 8
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145FINED £60 Evening Star, Issue 23680, 13 September 1940, Page 8
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