MAGISTRATE’S COURT, HOKITIKA

Hokitika Guardian, 11 February 1921, Page 3

MAGISTRATE’S COURT, HOKITIKA

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 11th (Before C. R. Orr-Walker, Esq., S.M.)

The Court sat this morning at 10.40 o’clock. Health Inspector (Mr Park) v. Robt. Cropper, charged with selling diluted milk. Pleaded “not guilty.” The analysis showed the milk was not to bo what is required. F. Varney, Health Inspector, sworn, said, he bought a sample of milk intending same for analysis. Paid 8d for a pint of milk. Defendant is supplying the hospital with milk, and sent the s-n:pie for analysis. Robt. Cropper, sworn, stated that lie was defendant in this ease. He said he could not understand how his milk had such a low test. Had his milk tested, and had the same test returned to ljjm as that of the Department. The defendant was convicted. He was liable to a fine of £SO, but on his state-

ment it appeared his herd had a low test. The Bench made the penalty as low as possible, as a warning and imposed a fine of £5 with costs 17s 9d and counsel’s fee £3 3s. STAMP DUTY ACT. Police v. William MiUner, failing to stamp a receipt for travelling expenses. Win. Millner. sworn, said he was made an allowance for travelling expenses. Five other charges were also heard of a similar nature. The defendants pleaded guilty and a conviction was entered only with costs of 7/- in each case. Police v. Thus. Nolan, failing to stamp a receipt. Defendant did not pear. Convicted and fined 5/- and costs 71Police v. C. Hemic, failing to stamp a receipt. No appearance. Case to be adjourned till February 25th. Police v. Et Kirby, -failing to stamp a receipt. No appearance. Constable Stark swore to Mr Kirby s signature. Convicted and fined 10/- and costs 14/8. Police v E. Pagnini, failing to stamp receipt. No appearance. Letter admitting signature. Mr Millner recognised the signature. Convicted and fined £l, and costs 7/-. Police v. Titos. Walsh failing to stamp a receipt. Struck out, not served. .

I Police v. H. George failing to'stamp a receipt. Counsel pleaded not guilty signature admitted. VV m. Millner, Overseer, paid voucher himself ; wages allowed 12/- per day. Case dismissed. Police v. J. Douglas failing to stamp two receipts. Counsel pleaded not guilty. Signature admitted. Win. Millner overseer, paid voucher. VV ages allowed at 12/- per day. Case dismissed. Police v. H. McGowan, failing to stamp a receipt. Signature admitted. Claim was for wages. Case dismissed. Police v. H. Reynolds, failing to stamp two receipts. Signature admitted. Claim was for wages, Case dismissed.

Police v. J. Pringle failing to stamp two receipts. Signature admitted payments being for wages. Cases dismissed.

Police v. P. Hewer, failing to stamp a receipts Signature admitted. The work was on contract. Convicted and final 10/- and costs 14/10. Police v. Thos. Walsh, failing to stamp two receipts. Thos. King, Sergt. Police saw defendant in his office and informed him of the charge and admitted liis signature. Convicted and fined 5 - and 7/- costs in each case. ’ Police v. .las. Donovan, failing to stamp a receipt. No appearance. Constable Flewellyn, swore to signature. Convicted only, costs 7/-. Police v. VV. McMahon, failing to stamp two receipts. No appearance and counsel pleaded not, guilty. Win. Millner Overseer, said defendant was paid at rate of 13/- per day. Cases dismissed. Mr Murdoch appeared for the defendants in the foregoing eases/ ALLEGED' THEFT.

Police v. G. E. Muir. This case was reopened again, owing to technical irregularities at the former hearing and the evidence retaken. The accused for whom Mr Murdoch appeared was afforded tiie opportunity, if a prima facie case was found of being dealt, with summarily, or tried by jury. (Left sitting.)