SHIP’S OFFICER

Hokitika Guardian, 13 March 1929, Page 6

SHIP’S OFFICER

FIXED FOR ENTERING CARv • By Telegraph, Per Press Association.] AUCKLAND, March 12. Norman H. Turner, aged 20, second officer on an overseas ship at present in port, pleaded not guilty at the Police Court when charged with unlawfully converting to his use a motor car valued at £lO.l. Evidence was given that the car was left outside a shipping office on lie waterfront and when the owner returned he found the accused sitting at the wheel. The brake handle was broken off, and was lying on the floor, and the gear was in reverse position. .Air ,M 'oily, counsel for accused, said the L.Tier under the influence of lit,ii r. He Imd become separated fr .in bis fr'au.L. and got into tbe ear unde- ih» impression that' it was the one in wh.c’.i lie bad been driven down to the waterfront. He did not touch tbe brake or gears, and could not drive. The 3Jagistrate, 3lr Levin, said that if the accused had not jnoved• that be could not drive the car, lie would have l)een sent to prison. Accused was fined £lO and was ordered to make good the damage to the brake, costing £1 4s. -Air .Aloody said that if the ship had not been sailing to-day, be would have advised the accused to appeal against the decision.