CRIMINAL SITTINGS
Mr Justice Sim sat at Invercargill yesterday. John .David Stanoombe, who pleaded guilty to six charges of issuing valueless cheques, was described ns being a man without much stability, and who committed the offences during a drinking bout. Prisoner had previously been convicted and sentenced to six months’ imprisonment for forgery. His Honor refused to consider probation, and sentenced prisoner to three years. William Lyons, who was charged with committing an indecent act, was acquitted. At New Plymouth George Samuel Hobbs was found guilty on six charges under the Bankruptcy Act, and was admitted to probation for twelve months dnd ordered to pay £32, the costa of the prosecution, and £25 as expenses -of tne Bank of Now Zealand in the action. Hobbs filed a frivolous defence. He was given twelve months in which to pay. At the Supreme Court, Christchurch, Wilfred Boland Wildey was found guilty on three charges of forgery, and was icmnnded for sentence. David Goodsir was acquitted on a charge of having a split bank note in his possession.
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Evening Star, Issue 18717, 20 August 1924, Page 2
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175CRIMINAL SITTINGS Evening Star, Issue 18717, 20 August 1924, Page 2
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