RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

Thames Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2960, 10 August 1878, Page 3

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT

THIS DAY. (Before W. Eraser, Esq., 11.M.) pawnbboker's license. Tbe application of Matilda J. Rao for a pawnbroker's license was granted, there being no objection on behalf of the police. L\KCENY. William Dodd was charged with stealing one* waterproof coat of the value of £1, the property of Louisa Jakelin. Mr Macdonald appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty. Louisa Jakelin, sworn, deposed—l roside at Paeroa. On Wednesday last I was selling my furniture, etc. Defendant was there when I was seiling them. He purchased several things, including a lamp, and helped me to tako some of the things that w<re unsold on board the steamer. I had the coat in the house, and defendant did not buy it. I saw the coat last in mv own house, and missed it the evening ©prthe sale. I gave information to the police. I did not give it to him or sell it to him. Defendant wanted me to give it to him for 2s, but I would not sell it. I afterwards sold it for 10s.

By Mr Macdonald—We were bargaining about the coat. It is not a fact that I was taking too much beer on the day I was selling the things. Defendant only once spoke about buying the coat. I told him I would not sell it under 10s. Constable McOonnell, sworn, deposed —I am stationed at Paeroa. In consequence of information conveyed to me on the Bth inst., I wont to Mackaytown to see the defendant. I met him in Mackaytown. I asked him what about the coat he took from Paeroa ? He said that he had it, and he showed it to me. He also said he had taken it; but he knew he was doing wrong. I'arrested him. In Paeroa I met Mrs Jakelin, and she asked defendant why he took it. He replied he didn't know.

By Mr Macdonald—Defendant never denied taking the coat. Mr MacJonald addressed the Court.

Sentenced to one month's imprisonment with hard labor.

PEUNKENNESS

Louisa Jakdin was charged with having been drunk and incapable in Grey street yesterday. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Constable McConnell proved theoffence, and defendant was fined 10s and costs, with the usual alternative. Court adjourned.

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