THIS DAY.
(Before Mr H. W. Brabant, S.M.)
Drunkenness. — For this offence Kate Hindi, an old offender, was sentenced to fourteen days' hard labour. Mary Whittingham was fined £1, in default 7 days; Lily Clarke, 10/, or 48 hours; and three first offenders each 5/ or 24 hours.
"Offensive Matter." —Joseph Bowden and Charles O'Dowd, in the employ of the City Council contractor for the removal of rubbish, were charged under by-law 37 with allowing offensive matter to be spilt on the street. Mr Reed appeared for the defence, and argued that the refuse in question, consisting as it did of lumps of brick,, old mortar, shavings, papers, and so forth, was not "offensive matter" within the meaning of the Act. His Worship Upheld the contention, expressing the opinion that "offensive" in such "a case meant "smelling badly." He thought the case must be dismissed. At the same time ho might point out that the men might have been prosecuted under the Police Offences Act and convicted. Mr Reed said care would be taken that it should not occur again. Snb-Tnspector Wilson: I think the ventilation the matter has got will have the desired effect.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 244, 14 October 1899, Page 2
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195THIS DAY. Auckland Star, Volume XXX, Issue 244, 14 October 1899, Page 2
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