THEFT OF CAR BATTERY
PROBATION GRANTED
The theft of a battery valued at £4 10s, the' property of J. J. Moore, on February 14 last, was admitted by Robert Andrew. Stahton, a young man of good reputation, when he ■ was charged in the Police Court before Mr. J. H. Luxford, S.M., this morning. On the recommendation of the Probation Officer (Mr. T. P. Mills), the Magistrate admitted Stanton to probation for twelve months.
Sub-Inspector C. Roach appeared for the police and Mr. T. P. McCarthy for the accused.
The battery disappeared from Mr. Moore's car on February 14, and was found by Detective Long on a delivery van. The owner of the van said he had received it from the accused, who admitted the theft when he was interviewed by the detective.
Mr. McCarthy outlined how the offence came to be committed and spoke of the accused's good character. He was worth-a chance. ±. ..■
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Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 86, 11 April 1935, Page 7
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153THEFT OF CAR BATTERY Evening Post, Volume CXIX, Issue 86, 11 April 1935, Page 7
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