IN THE COURTS.
(Per Press Association.) Invercargill, March 18. At the Police Court a widow was charged with ‘misrepresentation in securing a pension. ■ She had sworn that she had three children under fourteen years of age, whereas enquiry showed that one was a child of her daughter. Defendant said she had ■maintained the child since its birth, and did not wilfully mislead the Court. The Magistrate, Mr. Cruickslmnk, said there must he frankness on the part of applicants. Those who made false declarations were liable to three months’ imprisonment. The pension was refused. Gisborne, March 19. Tn the Supremo Court the Chief Justice suspended tho discharge in bankruptcy of Vivian Edgar. Currie for three months, on the ground of reckless trading.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 71, 19 March 1912, Page 4
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121IN THE COURTS. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXII, Issue 71, 19 March 1912, Page 4
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