PAPAKURA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 2, Issue 100, 10 June 1913, Page 2

PAPAKURA.

Monthly Court Sitting.

(Before Mr F. V. Fiaaer, S.M.)

DEFAULTING TEKRiTORIALS. Private A. J. Glass was charged that he did nof render the military service required of him Defendant, who did not appear, wrote saying that he was willing 10 attend any drill whtn his l;oat wai in port.

The prosecuting offi.er said that being engaged in fishing* did not exonerate the defendant ur.der the Act from attendance at drills.

The Magistrals, refining t) the papers, Eaid apparently defendaut was in Auckland at the time of the last camp. If defendant were out of the district His Worship could not fine him, but defendant would come under encther clause, namely, for failing to give notification to that effect. He was strongly against fining defendant, hut defendant should giva natice that ha would bo away. Defendant did not appsar to be a patsivu rcsister, and would be excused from drill if he made application. Under the circumstances a fins of £1 would be inflicted. Other where the summorses had not been served, were held over. WILSON v. PATON. In this claim for commission, the Megistrate said he had arranged with the solicitors to give judgment in Auckland, as tte question of costs had to be determined and ne wanted V) fettle that with the g:licitois. His decision would be Eiven in due coune.