NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 290, 7 September 1915, Page 4

NEW ZEALAND NEWS.

I A CUSTOMS VICTIM, { | A RESULT OF IGNORANCE. | AUCKLAND, This Day. j William Fredricks, of Gisborne, a passenger by the Niagara from Sydney was charged at the Police- Court j that, he attempted to smuggle i gold and diamond brooch, apparel, etc to a total value of £156 19/10, on which a duty cf £l6 was payable. The defendant stated that he was not aware any duty had to b e paid on any of the articles; he had no intention of defrauding Customs. He was the' owner of several farms in Gisborne, and was in good circumstances. Mr Cutten, S.M„ said he would have' to convict the defendant, and imposed a fine of £25, adding that the goods would be forfeited. WEST COAST WINERS. SERIOUS TROUBLE 3REWhNCf. CHRISTCHURCH, Thi s Day. It is- reported that there is serious trouble- amongst the West Coast miners, and strong measures are being urged to remedy the .grievances. A Miners' Conference is to be held in Christcixurch on Friday, when representatives from all parts of t&e Dominion will" be present. It is understood that the men de-

mand 20 per cent, increase in wa.ges, owing to the higher cost cf living.

FREEDOM FROM CRIME,

taranaki congratulated.

NEW PLYMOUTH, This Dajy

/ The Suprem e Court opened' this mdrnihg, before Mr Justice Dennistcrn. who congratulated the district on its remarlcable frieedom from sericus crime. Only one criminal case was set dijiwn for triail.and ome prisoner brought iup for sentence. George Evans, who had pleaded guilty in the Lower Court. for forgery and uttering cheque, and'

theft, was sentenced to two years.

BURGLARIES AT ELTHAM.

ACCUSED. FU RTH ER REM A NDED.

NEW PLYMOUTH. Thi* Ttoy

Keith and Whit a. two men in connection with th° burglaries «•* T-Vtb°m. we" 1 hVo-ivrM *«*- fbre the PoMce Court this ™orn\ng. and remanded to Eltham ne\t Tuesday.