Magistrate's Court, Milton.

Bruce Herald, Volume L, Issue 31, 27 April 1914, Page 5

Magistrate's Court, Milton.

Before Mr E. W. Burton, S.M, Monday, April 27th. DEFENCE ACT. M E Paul applied for oomplete ex emptiun from camp service, on the grounds of uudue hardship. Constable Fox stated he had received an intimation from the Officer Commanding the unit to the effect that he did not wish to oppose tne application. R A Jb'yke gave formal evidence as to inconvenience that would be cause'd by applicant having to attend oamps, as it would render it very difficult to get out the newspaper, through his inability to obtain services of another Simplex operator. He also stated that he liatt given iourteeh days' notice-of his inten-. tion to apply for exemption. The Magistrate stated he recognised this to be a bona fide case oi hardship, and granted exemption under the Act. Defence Department against Wlll Kooercson tor failing to attend parades. No appearance of 'defendant. Fox stated the young man's father had called upon him, and stated that his son away harvesting in couth Canterbury, and handed in a letter to the Magistrate, wno adjourned the case. BY-LAWS, j

HugJi M'Gregor (Inspector) v John Reid lor driving a motor car through tne street of Milton at a greater speed than u.lowed by the Borough by-laws, defendant admitted the offence and Btated i:e was unaware or the by-law. —Fin id 10s, Court costs 7s. Same v Robert Jbowie, who did not appear, lor riding a bicycle in Union street, without keeping a hand on his bicycle The inspector stated he saw deiendant riding with both hands in &is pockets, having no control over the machine.—Fined 10s, costs 7s. Same v Hugh Dale for similar Offence. The inspector stated that While talking to the previous defendant Dale came along with his hands in his pocKets. TueMagistrate: Oh! 1 see, you caught oirds at the tame time.—Each fined 10s, costs 7s. On application of the Inspector a case agamt Samuel Fryer for breach of motor regulations a tyas struck out. UIYIL CASES. Wm M M'CormicK (Mr D Reid) V Thos Ryan; claim 10s.—No appearance of defendant.—Judgment granted for amount claimed. Misses Johnston (Mr D Reid) v J T Trail; claim £0 17s 9d— An order was made for payment of the amount claimed and cost of summons lorth with, or in default six days' imprisonment in Dunedin gaOl..

After the ordinary sitting the Court was adjourned. A sitting of the Assessment Court was held, when Aio objections were lodged.