Domestic Differences.

Hokitika Guardian, 8 June 1922, Page 4

Domestic Differences.

UNION SECRETARY f'T.NKD FOR i TRESPASS. WELLINGTON June 3. Charles Cmviidlor, secretary of the New Zorj’nnd branch of the Australian Workers’ Union, appeared at (lie Magistrate’s Court, charged with trespassing on promises occupied by his wife during the currency of a separation order. Ilis wife gave evidence that Grn.vndler came to the house late at night abused her and told her she must fS.c't. out. as lip wnntoc! to soil tlio house*. Slio j»nd ilio rliilrlrcn worn terrified bv his conduct. She sent for the police, who removed flrayndler, hut the latter returned, and was again abusive. The police gave evidence that Oi-ayn-dler was under the influence of liquor. The defendant said there had been three separation orders, hilt the wife and he had been reconciled on former occasions. He went to the house to see j if the Court could- prevent him seeing his ch-'t'dren. TTe denied returning to the house after he had left with the police. After further evidence the Magistrate said he was convinced Hint Grnyndler went to the house to see if his wife would take him in. and so liberate him from the order. A fine of £i>, in default throe months’ imprisonment, was imposed. Defendant: T won’t pay it. The Hfa.gist.rale: Then take it out. Defendant: ATni won’t give a man a ehatlee to explain to the Court. The Magistrate: Don’t you he impudent. or T will send you to gaol for seven days.