R.M. COURT.
: This Day. ; (Before R. Ward Esq., R.M.) Larceny. ! Alfred Phillips was charged with the larceny of four greenstone pendants, from Mr Topping's store. Mr Hawkins riefendod the accused. • 'John Scott was called as a witness. He rememiiereil getting some greenstone, from the accused, which he sold for 6/-. Accused told him where he got it. With the money he bought Home crackers and matches at the Chinaman's whop. He was told not to heed the police as he could get off by telling lies m Court. Mr Topping gave evidence to .sending Scott with a letter to pont. Afterwards showed a native some gueenstono. Identified the stolen articles as his property. Mr Hawkins addre?setl the Court on behalf of the accused, and asked to dismiss the charge. Fined 20s and costs. Receiving Stolen GoodsA chhrge against Scott for receiving the goods knowing same to be stolen Vas withdrawn. ! [Left Sitting.]
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 109, 3 April 1884, Page 3
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152R.M. COURT. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 109, 3 April 1884, Page 3
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