SAILING FOR ENGLAND

Hokitika Guardian, 16 September 1931, Page 6

SAILING FOR ENGLAND

CHARGE OF THEFT. AUCKLAND, September 12. Booked to sail by the ltangitane for England this morning, WiFi- m Arthur James (35) was- last evening arm ted by Detective Sergeant Mi Hugh on a warrant charging, him! with, the theft of 50 watches belonging to William Shackle, of Christchurch. Accused appeared on the charge at the Police Court this morning. Mr W. Noble represented James. , , - , Detective Sergeant'-.Kelly asked, that accused, wiio was described as a manager, be remanded to appear at Christohurch n Wednesday. “Other charges are pending,” added Mr Ke ly. Mr Noble isaid James and his wife and four children should have sai'id by •the Rangitane, which left, for England this morning. “.Tames was arrested as lie was going aboard to- sleep,” aid counsel. “He' was given watch s to sell for a man and was unable to dispose of fhem. At the time of his arrest-he wa s . going ashore again to give the watches to his aunt to forward to Christchurch. Cqulcl not the case be dealt with here?” The po'ice stated that instructions had been received fPra Christchurch to have James remanded to appear there on Wednesday. The:magistratey Mr FK.;Hunt;.said. jhe had: no ootion than to grant -the remand asked for by tile police, a s it was stated other charges were pending.