MAGISTRATE'S COURT
sitting of the Magistrate's Court was presided over by Mr. L.. G. Reid, S.M., who accorded lenient treatment to three first offending inebriates, including a soldier. Lilian Playter, an old offender, was fined 20s, with the alternative of serving seven days in gaol, while Clifton.Leslie M'Roberts was penalised in the sum of 10s, with the option of remaining in gaol for three days. A charge, of using obscene language was preferred against Alfred Davitt. The alleged language was used to a member of the military police. Davitt was penal,ised in the sum of 40s, with the option of serving 14 days in gaol.
Arising out of a separation case heard in' the Court oh Monday last, , George Richards was charged " that on or about 29th May, at he did steal a piano, valued at £30, the property of Millie Richards." Mr. H. F. O'Leary appeared for the prosecution, and Mr. P. W. Jackson for. the accused. Mr/ Jackson applied for bail, and Mr. O'Leary asked that it should be substantial. After counsel had made statements to the Bench, the Magistrate fixed bail at £25 in. accused's own bond and a surety for a similar amount. '.'■.,.'
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Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 129, 31 May 1917, Page 8
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197MAGISTRATE'S COURT Evening Post, Volume XCIII, Issue 129, 31 May 1917, Page 8
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