THREE MONTHS’ GAOL

Gisborne Times, Volume LXVII, Issue 10475, 4 January 1928, Page 2

THREE MONTHS’ GAOL

FOR ROGUE AND VAGABOND

“An absolute rogue and vagabond —tho best loafer we have in the community—and an eyesore about the town for weeks,” were seme of the descriptive phrases used hy Senior Sergeant McLean referring to Janies Curran, aged 65, who admitted being a roo-ue and a vagabond, before Messrs F. W. ilinch and H. E, Hill, Js’sP., in the Police Court yesterday. “I would like to get off so that 1 can go out and look for a job today.” remarked accused. The -Senr.-Sergt. added that accused had a long list of previous convictions and in April last year had been in gaol for six months with hard labor.

The accused said he was a navvy, and went on to explain what work lie had been doing lately, and his prospects of another job. The Senior Sergeant When did von get out of gaol?—On November ‘ And what have- you been doing since then, You are just trying to bluff. —I was knocking about. The Bench: Your worst offence seems to be thirst. you any place to go to foi work?—Yes. “Rubbish!” exclaimed the seniorsergeant; “we have been trying tu hunt him out for weeks. There is onlv one olaee for him.” The accused was sentenced to three months’ gaol, the Bench remarking: “That will give you tiine to come to your senses. If you know of anyone who will give you employment you can get in touch with them.”