AUCKLAND SOLICITOR ARRESTED.
_ ON THEFT CHARGE
Auckland, "April 20. Police to-day arrested John Henry Victor Mansill, a solicitor, aged 30, at whose meeting of creditors yesterday allegations were made regarding misappropriation of trust moneys. Later he wds charged in the Magistrate’s Court with stealing £5lO, the property of Norman Alexander Whyte, insurance inspector. Chief-Detective Hammond asked for a remand until next Thursday. Mr. Geisen, for the accused, said it was well known accused had filed a petition in bankruptcy, and had handed over what assets he had. It was not known what bail could be obtained, but it was suggested the amount fixed should be as low as possible. Mr. Hammond said he understood two bondsmen would be willing to guarantee £250 each, and this was the lowest that would be accepted. A remand was granted, bail being fixed at £SOO, which was later obtained by the accused.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3782, 21 April 1928, Page 2
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148AUCKLAND SOLICITOR ARRESTED. Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3782, 21 April 1928, Page 2
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