BARNSLEY CASE

Hokitika Guardian, 29 April 1932, Page 6

BARNSLEY CASE

A POLICE CHARCH

(By Telegraph—Per Press Association)

CHRISTCHURCH, April 29

A police allegation made during thhearing: of two charges of inciting lawlessness against Herbert Edwin Barnsley before itiie Magistrate this niorning was that he made a suggestion to a meeting of unemployed that they should take part .in a hunger march on Mr Forbes home at Cheviot, lhe hearing iis proceeding. The words alleged to bo used by Barnsley, according to the police officials were “Here is something I want you men to think over. I am not putting it forward as a motion but .something for you to consider. What is wrong with 200 men making a hunger march to Forbes’ farm at Cheviot, and taking possession. You can take the produce and live in the outhouses. Forbes could dig you out if he liked. I will take the lead if necessary. I. am also of the opinion that similar action should be meted out to other Ministers throughout >ne country.” The- police said Barnsley was the leader of the unemployed workers’ movement, and spoke in Victoria Square. . Barnsley pleaded not guilty, anu said the police extracts did not give the full text or trend of the statements lie had mad®. ter further evidence, the hearing was adjourned till the afternoon.