ATTEMPTED MURDER

Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1930, Page 5

ATTEMPTED MURDER

the; Verdict

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association

AT'CtvEAND, June 10. . Ivone Pairama, aged 45 years, a ‘ Maori, on a charge of attempted murfaced Mr Justice Herdman and a Jury at the Supreme Court here today. The prisoner, who lives near Te Kuiti, wounded his nephew Tami Ahurangi with" a snot from a ride which the Crown' alleged, was fired deliberately. The Crown showed that differences arose between Aliurangi and the prisoner prior to the day of the On the day of the shooting, Aliurangij with two other natives, called at Pairama’s place for the loan of a dog. Pairama produced a gun. which he aimed at Aliurangi. A struggle ensued in which Aliurangi was badly wounded. ...The jury had to decide whether ffie shooting was accidental, or otherwise.

Cross examining, Ahurangi admitted that die and; the .(prisoner frequently qua relied and that the prisoner wap afrajd of T»in?. Mr Mat-Kersey, for- : the defence, contended there was no intention to kill established. Behind every crime them was a motive,., and) it. was -difficult. to assign, as Pairama’s desire that of killing,, his nephew. They were trifling quarrels that they had had. Pairama was known as quiet, a harmless youth, whereas his nephew had shown himself to be a callous,, cruel bully. • Counsel contended tlie prisoner was justified in defending his home against., the trespasser. In ' summing up. His Honor said the accused wasAortupate in not being charged' witlP v. a 1 more serious crime. There was no justification for presenting a loaded giui .at a man. The jury after a short retirement j --returned a verdict’of guilty of inflicting bodily harm; -Sentence was postponed. ~ Whare Matangh was found guilty of stealing a horse at-Tauniarunui. Sentence was postponed.;