ALLEGED CATTLE LIFTING
A DROVER CHARGED. By Telegraph—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. Complaints of cattle-stealing 'have persistently come from the districts at the back of Huntly and Mercer, and recently Detective Scott, of the Auckland police office, was sent out to investigate. As a result of his enquiries tie, on Tuesday week last, arrested Edward Bourke, a well-known cattle dealer and drover, on two charges of cattle stealing. The allegations are that accused, between May 1 and June 4, lifted from the property of. Rohert David Matchett, of Matahura, seven head of cattle valued at £49, and that he also similarly obtained three head of cattle, valued at £2l, belonging to John R. Storev. of Matahura. It is further alleged "that the accused disposed of the cattle at sales and otherwise, in various parts of the district. Bourke was brought before Mr. E. C. Cutten, S.M.. this morning, and was remanded to appear at Huntly on Thursday of next week, bail being allowed in one surety of £l5O.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 93, 5 September 1912, Page 8
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168ALLEGED CATTLE LIFTING Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 93, 5 September 1912, Page 8
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