MAGISTRATE’S COURT

Hokitika Guardian, 28 March 1929, Page 6

MAGISTRATE’S COURT

THURSDAY, MARCH 28th

(Before AV. .Aleldrum, Esq., S.M.)

CHARGES OF THEFT

The police charged A. Dale, L. AATiite, and C. Ackers with theft of a motor-car tyre and rim valued at £2, the property of T. R. Chesterman, theft of a motor tyre and rim, valued at Co. the property of J. Peake, and with causing damage amounting to 15s to a motor rim carrier, the property ol J. Peake.

Scrgt. King stated on Kith March, Chesterman’s car was left outside Perry’s at the parking place, AA’eld Street, and a spare rim and tyre attached. In Stafford Street, Peake’s car was parked with a rim and tyre attached. These young men went to Chesterman’s car and ripped off the tyre and rim and took them away. The same procedure was done to Peake’s car. No damage was done to v nosterman’s car, hut the tyre was wrenched off Peake’s car causing damage of LAs. On making enquiries from defendants they admitted, having taken the articles. Air Alurdoch stated the tacts outlined by the Sergeant were substantially correct. He had come to the conclusion that the affair was the result of over-indulgence in liquor. AVhen they took the tyres they howled then* up the street to the residence of one of them.

His Worship gave judgment. On the charge of theft ol tyre from Peake’s car White and Dale would be convicted and fined 02 and costs 10s each. Taking circumstances rtf Ackers position lie would he convicted and discharged. On the charge of causing damage, each would be convicted and ordered to pay costs os each. On the. charge of theft from Chesterman’s cni each would he convicted and discharged. LICENSING ACT. On a charge of being on licensed premises after hours (Commercial Hotel) a first offender was ordered to pay costs IDs. To another similar charge (Central Hotel) a plea of not guilty was entered and after hearing evidence of defendant his explanation was accepted and the charge dismissed. DEFENCE ACT. The police charged, A. J. Dunoraft, H. It. Schroder, and It. 0. West, with insubordination on parade. Each fined os and costs 10s. The police charged C. J. Lincoln, A. L. Cowie, H. L. Hughes, H. Broad bent, A. G. Jones, J. J. Kelly, J. Perham, F. Stewart, A. H. Sumner, S. Taylor, with failure to attend parade. The two first-named pleaded not guilty. The others did not appear. Lincoln and Cowie (for whom Mr Pilkington appeared) were ordered to' pay costs 10s. Convictions were recorded and fines inflicted as follows: Broad bent and Hughes, 20s and costs IBs ; A. G-. Jones .and E. Stewart, 10s and costs 10s each ; T. A. Jones, J. Perhaiii, and 8. Taylor os and costs 10s each, and A. H. Sumner to pay costs 10s. DEBT CASES. Haines (.Mr Murdoch) v. Win. Freitas. claim 03(5. Judgment by default with costs 04 3s (id. . \Y T . Jeffries (Mr Elcock) v. W. Wright. Order for costs made los. BREACH OF AWARDS. Inspector of Awards (Mr Sneddon) v. .M. Keenan (Mr -Murdoch), a charge ol failure to provide an ambulance outfit at bis mill. Defendant stated the outfit had been since supplied. Judgment for plaintiff for 01, with costs 4s 2d. Same v. G. W. Keller (Mr Murdoch) charge of breach of award. Mr Murdoch explained the position, stating that the defendant had allowed the porter at his own request to attend lor a couple of hours on Sunday mornings to benefit by the tips received. Judgment was given for plaintiff • for 0i with costs 3s 2d.

Same v. L. O. lsraelson, a chavs' 1 arising out of above case. Fined £1 and costs 3s 2d. DEFENDED CASE.

J. S. Beaton (Air Alurdoch) v. Malcolm Cameron (Air Joyce) claim lot £2O 17s lid.

| John S. Renton gave evidence that defendant agreed to insure with witness’s company. He underwent the doctor’s examination but he did not have the premium with him and witness agreed to pay the amount, the deifendant agreeing to send it to witness, but lie had not done so and hart repudiated the policy. H. McQueen gave evidence of defendant promising to pay him or his firm Dalgety and Co. This was the case for plaintiff. .Mr Joyce asked for a non-suit which was granted. Costs £3 13s -Id were allowed defendant. INSPECTION OF MACHINERY. Inspector o'f Machinery (Mr Park) v. J. 1,. Applegarth, a charge of failure to send notice to the Inspector oi Machinery of an accident that had happened at his mill. Kokntahi, and with failure to provide a suitable nrotoetion to the water gauge of a boiler. A plea of guilty was entered. (living an explantion. defendant stated tbe boiler bad been shifted about eight miles and tin* accident occurred on tbe first they had got steam up. and the protection to the gaugeglass had not been put into place again after the dismantling, an oversight for which he was responsible. Tn regard to notification o'f the accident he pleaded ignorance of the regulations dealing with notification. His Worship convicted defendant on the charge of failure to notify and Inflicted the minimum fine o'f CIO with costs £2 4s (id amt was convicted and ordered to pay costs Cl 11s Mkl on the second charge. MOTOR REGULATIONS.

police v. W. Haddow (Mr Murdoch)

left at Kauieri when'''driving a motor a charge of failure, to keep to tlie car. " ' ; _ • ; Constable Drummond. gave evidence that a motor accident occurred on 2nd. March at Kanicri in which defendant’s ear and a car driven by Mrs .Applegarth came into collision. The collision occurred well over on the right hand side facing Itimu. Defendant hugged the corner on hi.s right hand side. M itness considered Haddow a careful driver.

William Haddow-gave evidence that lie was a storekeeper at Ilium. Dn March 2nd. when motoring to Rimu he looked to the bridge and saw it clear. When turning the corner to get on the bridge he saw Mrs. Applegarth’,s car, coming from Kokatalii, towards him. Witness swung over smartly to get out of the way. There was no reason for Mrs Applegarth to come over, to where his car was struck. lie was struck when lie was on the Minin road, on the bonnet. The car was turned right over He was just past Wells’ store when he .saw the,car coming over the hill. He knew lie had a clear track to Rimu.

His Worship—You Mirned to the right to avoid an accid nit, which was the wrong thing to do.

Lawrence Gooch gave e Idcnee that appeared to he well off the beaten track to Kokatalii before he was struck.

His Worship said that strictly Hip defendant did not comply with the regulations, and hut for the other car coming he would have been taking the proper course Under all the circumstances lie would dismiss the charge.

Police v. Lorna Applegarth. charged with driving a motor car on Kokatalii read without a license. Defendant was convicted and fined 20s and costs 20s 6d.