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Hokitika Guardian, 19 November 1925, Page 1

A PIC K rocket caught. CHRISTCHURCH, Nor. 18. Caught on the act of picking a man’s pocket al Rieearton racecourse, a man who is described as tin “international criminal’’ 'was given, three months’ hard labour in the Alagistrate’s Court to-day. •Janies O’Brien was charged with stealing from the person of Alichael Cookley on Nov 7th. two £1 notes, 10s in gold and a small leather purse valued at £l. He pleaded guilty. Chief Detective T. Gibson said that O’Brien was caught in the act of picking the man’s pocket' at the races. Accused was no good to anyone ns he was an international criminal who started in South Africa in 1913 and t'nished up in New South AValos in 1922. “Wo ilont- want him here in New Zealand,” added the. Chief Detective. •SEXUAL CRIME. WANGANUI, Nov. .18. At the Supreme Court to-day, Samuel Finch of Ohingati, was sentenced In seven years for an indecent assault on a young daughter, and for attempting incest. Tho Judge said the ease ►vas the most disgusting he had heard.

yLUB. (HOKITTKA). ANNUAL TROTTINC MEETING SATURDAV, JANUARY. 2nd. 10*20. ] .—DISTRICT HANDICAP (In Sad,llc). of 70 sues.. second horse to receive 11 so vs., and third liorso , sovs. from iho stake. For bores which have been in one of the Covintins of Holler, Tminguhua, Grey or Westland, or any West Coast Borough. for at least three months immediately prior to the race, and owned l>v residents of the said Counties or Boroughs. Nomination, 20s; acceptance 30s. I. 1 . Miles. 2. —KANIERI HANDICAP, (In Harness), of SO sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs., and third horse 8 sovs. from the stake. Horses in this event will bo handicapped to do 2.30 or better. Nomination, 20s; acceptance, AOs. 1 Mile. 3. —HIM U GOLDFIELDS HANDICAP (In Saddle), of 80 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs., and third horse 8 sovs. from the stake. For unhoppled trotters only. Horses in this event will he- handicapped to do 3.0, or better. Nomination, 20s; acceptance 80s. IV Miles. 4. WESTLAND TROTTING Cl.Cl? HANDICAP. (In Harness), of MO sovs.. arid Silver Cup to be presented by the Hokitika Licensed Victuallers; also gold mounted Whip to lie presented by Mr A. Snell to the drivel of the winner; second horse to receive 28 sovs., and third horse 14 sovs. from the stake. Horses will i bo handicapped to do 4.5 Gor better. Nomination, 30s; acceptance 50s. 2 Miles. , , 5. STAFFORD HANDICAP, (In Middle). of SO sovs., second liorse to receive 10 sovs., and third horse 8 sovs, from the stake. Horses will be handicapped to do 3.10 or Wttor. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance , 3ls. TROTTERS HANDICAP, (In Harness), of 00 sovs., second liorse to receive 18 sovs, and third horse 9 sovs, from the stake. Tor unhoppled trotters only. _ Horse,, will lw handicapped to do ■>.!- o 1 better. Nomination. 20s; acceptance 355. 2 Miles. - WIATION HANDICAP, (In Harness ). of SO sovs.. second horse to receive 16 sovs., and third horse 8 sovs. from the stake. Horses will be handicapped to do 3.0 or better. Nomination. 20s; acceptance, 30s. B.—nNAL HANDICAP, (In .Saddle), of SO sovs., second horse to receive lGsovs.. and third horse 8 sovs. front the stake. Horses will l>e handicapped to do 2.27 or better. Nomina tion. 20s; acceptanc* qn 30s. 1 Mile. ruminations for all events^ will close h the secretary, V hart btieet. kitika. on Friday, 11th December, 5 at 9 p.tn. , , landicaps will be declared on M eelday, 30th December, 1925, at Acceptances close with the secretary Thursday, 31st December. 19? o. at p.m. _ ~ M. H. HOUSTON, Hon Sec