CRUELTY CHARGES

Hokitika Guardian, 28 September 1933, Page 2

CRUELTY CHARGES

AGAINST CATTLEMEN (Per Press Association, Copyright), j INVERCARGILL, September 27. Describing the details as nauseating Mr E. C. Levvy S.M., delivered a scathing condemnation of the action of two men charged at the Police j Court this morning, with crudity to animals. ‘.‘The Court becomes hard- j ened,” His Worship said, “but this case is sickening.”' | William David Keillor (Isla Bank) pleaded guilty to three charges of j failing 'to supply cattle with proper and sufficient food. Similarly charged, George Aitken, who was in charge of the cattle, pleaded not guilty. It was stated that three animals had been found dead. The defendant, Aitken, said he had

dono his utmost to save the cattle. He had written to the Inspector of Stock at Invercargill to see about feed. His Worship: “And in the meantime tlie cattle were dying.” Defendant reiterated that he had done everything that he could. He could not accept the offer of ia neighbour, as the cattle were not his. His Worship: “It would serve you right if I sentenced you to a term of '.imprisonment to show you that anipnnls have feelings a.s we if as you and must be attended to.” The defendants were convicted and ordered to come up for sentence within 12 months if called upon.