RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT.
{liotovo n. Ward, Tlfq , 8.M., and J. F, Jlookufcrow, JS«q., J.P.)
An adjourned mooting of thin Court was hold oil wbatumhjr ttwmug lust,
HHU.INfI WITHOUT A MCBi/fld. Thomas Knsor wa« charged with Helling liquor at tho Junction Hotol, Sanson, without a liconHo.
Mr Me Loan appourod for tho defendant and on bohalf of hig client admitted the chargo; but pleaded that tho offenco was quite unintentional, arising through Mr Oakley thoprecoediug holder of thejjueonao, iioglocty to take out a transfer. He hoped under tho circumstances tho Bench would take d lenient view of the case, as no intent to defraud the revenue was intendod by his client. Sub-Inspector Qoodall said he would not preßS for v heavy penalty, but stated tnat tho defendant had been careless in not enquiring into tho law relating to public houses when taking pobnession. The bench dismissed the case, with a caution to the defendant to be more caref is future : and thanked Sub-Inspect u t Goodall for bringing the matter up. This concluded the business, and the Court adjourned.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 57, 14 March 1879, Page 2
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178RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. Manawatu Herald, Volume I, Issue 57, 14 March 1879, Page 2
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