R. M. COURT, GISBORNE.
(Before J. Booth, Esq., R.M.) SATURDAY.
drunkenness, Wiremu Tahaia was brought up charged by the police with being drunk in a public place, to wit, the Gladstone Road, on the night of Feb. 15. The delinquent, who appeared in the dock minw hat, coat, and part of his shirt, pleaded guilty, and was mulcted in the usual fine of 55., which he elected to pay rather than take the alternative of twenty-four hours’ imprisonment, jntWACH OF BOROUGH BY-LAWS, Henry Curry was charged by the police with a breach of the Borough By-laws by driving three horses loose through the public streets. Sergeant Bullen deposed to having witnessed the offence, and seen the horses on the footpath. The defendant pleaded guilty, and explained that he had undertaken the job at the request of a friend. The horses became unmanageable, and broke from him. His Worship said the defendant should be more careful for the future when he attempted to oblige a friend. As it appeared to be an accident, he would impose a nominal fine of ss. and costs, 7s. The fine was immediately paid, and the Court adjourned.
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 69, 18 February 1884, Page 2
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192R. M. COURT, GISBORNE. Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 69, 18 February 1884, Page 2
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