INCITING CHARGE
SOLDIER IN COURT Auckland, This Day. “I do not think there was anything sinister about it. but you have been officious and interfering,” said Mr J. Morling, S.M., to a soldier, Hermes Hadley (Mr Terry), who was charged yesterday with inciting persons to obstruct j the police in the execution of their duty. The charge was denied. Sergeant Hughes said lie and Constable Fletcher were arresting a Maori who was resisting vigorously when accused said to a crowd that was watching: “You are all New Zealanders; are you going to see this thing happen? Step up and speak your part.” Accused denied saying that, and stat ed that he interfered to help the police quieten the Maori because he thought the Maori was being roughly handled. The magistrate said that in view of accused’s previous good character he would not convict, but adjourn the case for six months. The charge would be dismissed if accused’s behaviour in that time was good.—P.A.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 77, 14 October 1942, Page 2
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