THE COURTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 162, 3 August 1909, Page 2

THE COURTS.

DR. BORANOFF. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Wellington, Monday. Arthur Boranoff, known as Dr. Boranoff, lecturer, was fined £5, in default 21 days' imprisonment, for obtaining money by false pretences.

AN UNUSUAL CHARGE. Christchurch, Last Night. Mr. Hasp-Idea, S.M., Captain Scouller and Mr. W. J. Le Cren investigated three charges of drunkenness alleged against Joseph Bradbury, until recently chief engineer of the steamer Storm. The action was taken under section 230 of the Shipping and Seamen's Act. 1908. Evidence was given to support allegations that Bradlmrv was drunk on May 10th, 20th and 21st, also that as a consequence of Bradbury's alleged negligence the engines ran hot, involving £!)!) in repairs and damage to the cargo of .€3O or £4O. McFadden, until recently second engineer of the same steamer, deposed that on the passage from Timaru to Wanganui he found Bradbury asleep during his watch, and the witness kept the watch for sixteen hours on end. The defence was a specific denial of the charges of drunkenness, being asleep during the watch and that the conditions of the engines was due to lespondent's neglect. Objection was taken by respondent'* counsel to the production of the log-book, as the entries regarding Bradbury's alleged drunkenness were not made' at a specified time, namnly, before tilie vessel reached the port.' The Court noted the objection, and gives decision in the case to-morrow. The case is said to be the first of its kind in the Dominion.