MAGISTRATE’S COURT Motorist Fined And Disqualified For Careless Driving

Press, Volume CIX, Issue 32077, 27 August 1969, Page 9

MAGISTRATE’S COURT Motorist Fined And Disqualified For Careless Driving

A charge of careless drivini of a vehicle, causing death was reduced to one of care less driving causing bodil: injury, by Mr P. L. Molineaux S.M. in the Christchurci Magistrate's Court yesterday Grant Gee Butler, aged 21 a civil servant, was convictet on the lesser charge, and was fined $4O, ordered to pay wit nesses’ expenses of $26, anc disqualified from driving foi six months. He pleaded no’ guilty to the charge in bott forms, and was represented by Mr K. N. Hampton. The Magistrate amended the charge because, he said, the facts would not support the major charge of causinj death. Prosecution evidence had been beard on Friday, when the Court was told that a car driven by Butler about 10.30 pjn. on April 19. bad struck a power-cycle ridden by Paul Donald Graham, aged 17. Graham suffered a broken femur In the accident, and later died in hospital. The accident occurred near the intersection of Bassett Street and Travis Road. Skid marks 92ft tong were found, the defendant’s car having come to rest on its incorrect side of the road. Graham was found in front of the ear. In evidence, the defendant said be bad rounded the comer about 33 miles an hour. He saw a headlamp in front of his car and braked hard, but the ear skidded to the right, and struck the power Cycle, which was on its incorrect side of the road. The cycle and the rider were carried by the momentum to the opposite side, where they Were seen by the police and Others who arrived later. Giving bis decision, the Magistrate said the whole preponderance of evidence was in support erf the view of the prosecution that the accident took place on the defendant’s wrong side of the road. The location of various objects found on the road afterwards also supported that View. “I conclude tbe defendant was very much mistaken as to where the accident happened. I bold that the accident happened on the defendant's wrong side of the road and it is quite clear that he failed to exercise the standard of care

: required of a reasonable and prudent driver,” be said. PSHIODIC DETENTION Kevin Desmond Tyson, aged 14, a painter, was sentenced tc six months periodic detention when be appeared for sentence on two charges of theft. He was charged with stealing a bicycle, the property of a person unknown, on August 18. The cyclo was valued at SIS. He also admitted stealing property of a total value of 3333. belonging to Merle Dawn Ryan It included a television set. a sewing machine, and a translator radio. BURGLARY Michael Joseph Morgan, aged 18. a machine operator, was sentenced to Borstal training when he appeared for sentence on a charge of burgling Nairnes Auction Rooms on April 20. Ho was represented by Mr M. J. Glue. The aeeusod was in the company of two other youths at tbe time of tbe offence, said Mr Glue. He declined to name them for fear of being victimised. and denied entering the building, from which property valued at 3255 was stolen. (Before Mr K. H. J. Headifen, S.M.) TOOK PENSIONER'S MONEY When an old-age pensioner was sent to hospital, the accused, who lived In the same boarding-house, packed up his belongings and locked his room. Several days later, she want Into the room and took some money from a eoat pocket, the Court was told when Catherine Henderson, aged 18, a factory worker, appeared on a charge of stealing 310 on August 33. She pleaded guilty. Sergeant V. y. Townshend said a complaint had been received, from the pensioner, that 3140 was missing from hts pocket when be returned from hospital. Inquiries were made, and tbe accused admitted taking about 3SO from the coat. She kept 310 and returned the rest. Inquiries were still being made about the balance of the, 8140. The accused was convicted and remanded to September 2 for sentence. FORGERY On a charge of forging a driver's licence renewal application on October 20. 1043, Ronald Doyle, aged 43, a metal polisher, was convicted and fined 340. He was convicted and ordered to pay costs on a charge of forging a licence production receipt on June 23.The accused was fined a total of 320 and disqualified from driving for one year on two charges of careless driving on June 21. On charges of failing to give his name after an accident, having no driver's licence and obstructing a traffic officer on the same date he was convicted and ordered to pay costs. The accused pleaded guilty to all charges and was represented by Mr G. B, Lascelles. WARRANT ISSUED A warrant for the arrest of Olga Daisy Rdba, aged 24, a machinist, was issued when- she failed to appear on a charge of falltng to notify a change of address whflo on probation, TRAFFIC OFFENCES In police traffic prosecutions, convictions were entered arid fines imposed as follows, with costs of 35 in each cass:— : Failed to give name and address: E. Evans, costs only (no firiver’s licence. 810 and disqualified for 13 months, failed to display headlights, 38, no warrant of fitness. 881. Careless use: I. c. Rogers, ***: A - F. C. J. Knight, 320 and disqualified for three months. Excessive alcohol: R. W. Kouka. 380 and disqualified for one year (carders use, 320). _ Exceeded 30 miles an hour: P. G. Brady. 330. B&SW gi¥ * w,y: "• «• LIQUOR OFFENCES Minor consumed liquor in bar: P. r. Clarke, 310; A, J. XV*® l *”’?;?■ Mlddlemiw, 810; 6. Peddie, 810. ASSAULT Kevin Duff, aged 22, a timber worker, war remanded in custody until September 2 for sentence when convicted on charges of ssssult, using obscene Isngusge snd wilful damage. Ho pleaded net guilty and conducted his own defence. Evidence wss given thst Duff and another youth were walking In Ferry Rood about 8 p.m. on July 28, having been to a hotel after a Rugby match. They became Involved in an argument with a passer-by, Donald Malcolm Rennie. After a {«w words, both began punching Mr Rennie, who called for help. The affray was broken up by an off-duty constable, who arrested the two. In evidence, Duff Hid the complainant bed made a remark about his Maori blood, an . d ., b ?, d angered him by net retaliating when struck. ' TRAFFIC CHARGES In traffic prosecutions brought by the Christchurch City Council, convictions were entered and penalties Imposed as -follows, with Court costs of 85, on each charge;— Palled to give way to right: M. S. Douglas, 813. Failed to stop st compulsory stop: C. G. Bradley, 818: E. A. Cameron, 812; E. M. Costas, 813; K. McDonald. 318: C. J. McMahon, 330: I. G. Rowley, 88. Exceeded 30 miles an how: B. w. Currie, 810; M. P. Hopkins, 318: A. C. Kirk. 810; D. I. Leitch, 810; P. C. Sheppard.,

J HI too ariver-s licence, K. M, Stillwell. 810: J. M. Vai Klink, 312 (no warrant of at mm, 36): L. Walsh. 810J Insufficient Jlghtst G. Boers •4; J. B. Byrne. 312 (no werrtn “ of fitness, 38); J. A, Kearny “ two charges. 33 on each charge; • B. G. McCammon, 310 (no war rant of fitneae, 38); & W. Me f Farlane, 310 (registration plgti 1 not affixed, SB: C. Pavlakts, 81 ■ (no L sign, 88); 2. G- Price ■ 810. Failed to display L sign: 3 ■ K. L. Laureiraon, 812: A. J ■ Stone 312; p. A. Yew, 812. ■ Fox bS |W Cted wndscraen; N Q to’*pproprt»te licence: r. W 1 . driver'* licence: B. B > u J i ®F^ no: J- *■ Pur/ia.- 88. ■ Cycled on footpath: N. C, Mati son, is. i use: ®. j. Bennie, ■ a ‘ G No' safety chain: D. B. Witte, ; P.«:?y. V “ h6ur: (Before Mr H. J. Evane, S.M.) LICENCE CANCELLED Brian Vernon Wannecoit, aged 21. was fined SSO and fill licence was cancelled for a year on a charge of driving in . a manner which might have been dangerous In "Papanel ; Road and Seeley Avenue. Ho pleaded guilty by letter. Traffic Officer J. E. Pickett, . who prosecuted, said that at ; 5.25 a.m. on June 28 Wannacott , was seen driving towards the city in Papanui Read at an eetl- , mated speed of 45 miles an hour. He overtook two vehicles and hie car esme within 10ft of the right kerb. ApproachIng Beeley Avenue Wannacott : made a left turn from the wrong lane and against a red ; light. He was checked at 40 miles an hour. When ho was ; stopped his windows were : fogged. OTHER TRAFFIC CHARGES On other traffic charges brought by the Christchurch i City Council traffic department : fines were imposed as follows, with cottt of 85 on each charge. Failed to give way to the right: J. J. Layburn, 315: L, Mackie, 810; C. P. Ireland. M2: M. Van Der Jayt, 320. Failed to stop for school patrol: C. E. R. Wise, 325. Failed to comply with traffic lights: R. P. Sladen, 310; C. C. F. Allen., 32. Careless use:, K. V. Peevttt, SIS: J. C. C. Bliss. 38 snd licence cancelled for throe months; N, C. Henderson, 320 (failed to stop after an accident, 315 and licence cancelled for two months, 1 failed to asto supply name and eddreso, wt «t. «)’• *T T ft ordered to attend 8 traffic See? ,lioi A - No warrant of fitness: N. J. nM.fe. ,uywT ’ *■ Wrong claps of driver's licence: B. A. Sellers, 34. Felled to stop in half clear E* 8 McH h et 3l2™ vehte!< * : °' Failed 1 * to keep left when turning right; ■ HL J. Melhopt, 315 and licence cancelled for two months (failed to Supply name and address, 810). Doubled parked; K. D. Pitcaithly. 84; R. L. Scott, 30: P. A. Whalan. 58. No safety chain on trailer: D. J. Dredge, 35. _ No driver’s licence: D. C, J. Lean, H. No front light on powercycle: J- T. Riley, 82. No rear registration plate affixed: T. W. Birchfield, It; L. M, Jemmett. 33 (no front or rear light. 313 and licence cancelled for two months). No heavy traffic licence: Laundere (Christchurch), Ltd, 310. Failed to pay parking Infringement foe: W. F. Koch, two chargee, S 3 on esch. Failed to supply information: C. X. Snoiler, Bid; B. Colville, So e Exceeded 30 miles an hour: P. Gracia, 320 and licence cancelled for two months: R. A. Sanders, 310; R. J. Thorp. 310 (laHed to stop at stop sign, 820): P. C. Sheppard, 315: P. A. Cath, 111 (ladled to produce drivers licence. 82); G. R. McGeorga. 810; J. W. Couch, 310; J. Hughes, 812; A. E, Jones. 310. No front IJght on cycle: G. L- Edgeworth. 34. Failed to stop at compulsory Stop: G. ‘Rasmussen,. 35 (no driver’s lisence, IT); P. J. Sullivan. 320 and licence cancelled for two months; J. w. Marshall, 34; F. Fallal, 39; J. D. L. Wad-ley, 310 (no driver’s Itoonce. 32); C. D. B, Mackenzie, Unsafe load: P. R. Bartlstt, 820. Unlicensed vehicle: A. W. Anderson, 46 (no warrant of fitness. M): D. T. Syncs, costs only; K. A, Fielding. 04: S. J. Cleary. 85: K. T. Dunn. 83: A. R. Swanson. 37 (no warrant of fitness. 35). Failed to display L label-. N. A. Black. 35; R. K. MCGrcgor. M (insufficient lights, 37. hi warrant of fitness, 32): c. w. Spence. M; L. B. Collins, 33; R. S V «?S. J ' B ’ Ck ’”‘ (Before 61t JolinMug, JUDGMENT SUMMONSES The following orders were

made on judgment summonses;— A. 8. Ahnfeldt trading at Steam and Oil Firing Equipment. KaiapoL to pa ¥ B. Manning and Company, Ltd 013.71, in default three months’ imprisonment, warrant swpended as long as defendant ’U'X.ritk Barr, or 33 days); Alan v. Boa!, contractor, Lambeth Crescent to pay Alpine Sawmills, Ltd 377,73 £32 a week or 43 days); B. Broughton, workman, Carlsbroofe Street, to pay Bosley Garats. Ltd 137.18 (IS a week Or 21 days): B. Buckley, workman, Ferrv Road, to pay Carpet Shampooing Company 337.28 (32 a week or 2! days); Samuel Joseph Burnett, garage head, Morley Street, to pay Evelyn Muriel Daphne Burnett, 324 (88 a week or 14 days): D. F. Cassidy, driver. Bellbrook Crescerit. to pay E. SnelsOn 334.38 (B(.M a week or 15 days); Clarence Davies. labourer. Heath Street, to pay Smiths Cttv Market Ud 314.70 (» a week or eight days); E. G. Geddla. labourer. Hampshire Street, to pay A. J. Atkowon and Company. Ltd 363.3? (»3 a week or JS days); w. H, Hopewell. worker. Darfield. to pay Gleniunne! Garage, Ltd 8133.1 b (33 a week or 71 days): K. G. Low. Epsom Road, to pay Kevin James Melnr-ee 387.75 <32 a week or 47 days); Elsie May Manson, Greenpark, to pay Sheppard Motors. Ltd 888.08 (Me a week or 30 days); B. J. Murrell, labourer. Warblington Street, to pay T. A. GUI 813.22 (82 a week or eight day*'): D - Fa S*. workman. Lake Terrace Road, to pay New Zealand Farmers' Cooperative Association. Ltd 343.74 (32 a week or 25 days): B. Petley, Burnham, to pay Linn Motor, (Paeroa). Ltd M 4.70 (34 a week or 30 days). J. E. Pullan, workman. Wilsons Road, to pay W. R. Paterson 341.32 (32 a week or 24 days): B. Harm, housewife. St John Street, to pay Snow White studios 812.70 (60c a week or seven days): Gordon Oswald Reinke, restaurant proprietor, Harris Crescent, tc pay Inland Revenue Department 3440.53 (32 a week or 74 days); Brian Sandford, worker. Rosebery Sirewt. to pay R. W. Garrett 318.35 <B2 a week or six days); Roneid lan days); Cedric Hylton Saul, driver. Porehester Street, to pay w. w. Keighley and Company, Ud. 317.» (tt a week or to days)? G. A, Scott-Roberts. Tancred Street, to pay Bruce G. McAlpine 333.50 (|2 a week or 18 days): Claudia May Casino Smtthernm. also known as Colleen King, Tilford Street, to pay J. G. trft 343 (25c a week or 25 days); to pay A. H. Wheatley, Ltd. 3108. TS (28p a week or 59 days), and to pay Queenstown J a Steck, truSer Cemennlai ent Fisheries. Ltd< 1171-97 (32 a week or three months); E. Stills, Springeton, to pay P»mieton Store, Ltd. 832.98 (S 3 *we»k or 18 days); E. C. Thian, workmen. Quebec place, to pay Nowtom Dodge, Ltd, 337 (31.50 « week or Sl days); A. E. viaws, workman, Buchanans Road, to pay F. Southsn 812.61 <B3 a week or eeven days): Ronald Watkins, woolbuyer, Stationßo-ad, to pay A. s. petoHon' and Company; Ltd, $796.50 (33 a week or three months); T. G. Watts, company director, Woodham Road, to pay E. Reece, Ltd. 329.57 (>J a week Gabriel Wesley-James, retoller. Csledonlan Road, to pay John Burns and Company. Ud. 331.17 (33 a week or 18 days); Lindsay Michael White, factory worker. Kerrs Road, to pay Moody's Hire Service. Ltd. HI.M (82 * week or 2» (toys).