USED A GLASS CUTTER.
INITIALS ON SHOP WINDOW. MAN CHARGED AT WAIHI. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) WAIHI, this day. In the Magistrate's Court this morning a young man named Robert A. Samwaya, on remand, was charged with wilfully damaging a platcvglass window valued at £10 10/, and a showcase, at the premises of A. 11. Clark, fancy goods dealer and stationer. Sam ways was further charged with a breach of the terms of his release on probation.
Mr. Clarke, for accused, entered a plea of guilty.
Sergeant Calwell said the accused was discharged from the Borstal Institute in 1928 on license. For reasons given in his report he could not recommend probation. Samways was apparently under the influence of drink when he inscribed his initials on the plate-glass window with a glass cutter. He understood the window would have to be replaced. He recommended reformatory detention. Samways had a fairly «oo;l Upbringing, and to a certain extent had supported his mother.
Mr. Clarke said Saniways apparently did not appreciate the serious nature of the offence. Counsel suggested probation, concurrent with the present term.
The magistrate, Mr. F. W. Platts, said I'.e would consider the matter, and give hie decision later.
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Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 36, 12 February 1929, Page 8
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