The Evictions Up North.

Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 51, 8 October 1887, Page 3

The Evictions Up North.

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Fvbtheb particulars of the outrage perpetrated upon Mr White, farmer at the Papakura valley, show that there was a dispute between him and Halliwell, the owner of the farm, when .five Germans sprang out of an ambush on the farm, and seised White, bound him and carried him into his own stockyard, where they threw him down into the filth, mud, and slush, and kept him there for some six hours, till about half past nine, meanwhile being guarded.by two of the meu, who relieved each other every half hour. At half past nine one of the Germans cut his bonds but he was so numbed and exhausted from the wet and cold that he could scarcely move; his arms were lacerated, and he was in a terrible plight generally. Halliwell meanwhile standing by. When they had got White bound and helpless, the men first of all rifled his pockets, taking therefrom everything he had. They then proceeded to enter the house, ransack it, and put the furniture outside, leaving the house empty. After they had completed their work they unbound White and left. Assistance arrived in the shape of a number of farmers, who were roused to great indignation and wanted to go on a chase for the offenders and take vengeance then and there, but they Were dissuaded from this by White, who said he would take a legal remedy. Halliwell has disappeared. White was succoured. Warrants have been issued by Inspector Shearman, and (he Germans have been arrested by Constable McKnight. They are charged with forcible entry and assault with intent .to do bodily harm. The case will come on at the next sitting of the Papakura Court on the list. White went with a large party of hie friends to the house, which he found fastened up and his goods still exposed to the weather, The doors were opened and the goods restored to the house, which White has again taken possession of. This is the position of affairs at present.