“MAD DRUNK”
CONDUCT OF SEAMAN “He became mad drunk.” The conduct of a seaman, Albert Hopper, was said by Sub-Inspector Shanahan, in the Police Court this morning, to have been that. Hopper . ppeared. charged with helpless drunkenness. Mr. Shanahan explained that Hop per. who had recently come from Australia, had been boarding in Freeman’s Bay. Apparently he was apt to take fits when he became drunk. ‘ Somebody pulled his head out of a gas • 'ven,” added Mr. Shanahan, “but he is all right this morning.” Mr. F. K. Hunt. S.M., said he would not fine Hopper, but accused would be ordered to pay expenses. Hopper agreed to having a prohibition order made, but Mr. Hunt thought there would be little use in having this done, as Hopper was a seaman.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 968, 10 May 1930, Page 10
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130“MAD DRUNK” Sun (Auckland), Volume IV, Issue 968, 10 May 1930, Page 10
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