BOTTLE THROWING

Auckland Star, Volume LXXVI, Issue 230, 28 September 1945, Page 6

BOTTLE THROWING

"A MENACE IX AUCKLAND" "The bottle-throwing menace in Auckland is assuming alarming proportions." So said Mr. J. H. Luxford, S.M., in the Police Court to-day when fining William J. Gemmell'the maximum of £5 for throwing a bottle to the danger of a person. The magistrate said the habit was a bad one, and it appeared to be growing. Bottles thrown about carelessly were a danger to motorists and to children. The incident occurred at a football match at Carlaw Park on July 21, it was stated by Sub-Inspector Henderson. A woman was struck by a bottle thrown from behind, and an investigation by the police resulted in two empty bottles being found close to where defendant was standing. Mr. Teape said defendant went to the match with some friends after having had some drinks. When Wellington scored the first try defendant threw a bottle into the air and it travelled two terraces before striking the woman. Mr. Luxford: There are notices on Carlaw Park prohibiting liquor from being taken in. Mr. Teape: I am afraid those notices are disregarded. Mr. Luxford: 1 am very surprised to hear that. If it is generally done I have not seen it any time I have been there.