“HOLLO, COCY!”
Two seamen, a talkative parrot, and a stupid joke were the subject of a little story related in the Magistrate’s Court, Wellington, before Mr F. Y Fraser, S.M. Two hearty sea dogs came aslioie and proceeded to imbibe rather freely. Their wanderings took them past a bird shop owned by Cyril Walter James Day, where a parrot- greeted them with the® cry, “Hullo Cocky!” The familiar greeting proved overpowering to the twain—the seamen’s affinity for parrots is well-known—and they were tempted to take possession of the bird. When charged with the theft of the parrot and cage, valued at £11) the two accused—John Finn and Martin Lanbury—said that they took the property to the place where they were staying in Ghuznee street, and probably would have returned it as soon as they had sobered up. However ,their vessel sailed the same night, and they quite overlooked the incident. It was all a stupid joke. The Magistrate did not appreciate the humorous- side of the incident, and he imposed a fine of £2 in each case, with the alternative of seven days in jail. In addition, both men were prohibited.
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Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1918, Page 3
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191“HOLLO, COCY!” Hokitika Guardian, 18 October 1918, Page 3
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