NAPIER POLICE COURT.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XI, Issue 242, 17 October 1921, Page 6

NAPIER POLICE COURT.

Mr R. W. Dyer, S.M., presided at this morning’s sitting of the Napier Police Court. Alleged theft: A lad named Jesse Williams, on a charge of theft of £3O, was remanded till Saturday next. No lights: For riding a bicycle without a light after sunset Edward Kirwan was fined £1 and costs 7s. Lnlicensed winemaker: Bartholomew Steinmetz pleaded guilty to manufacturing wine and selling wine without a license. Defendant said the matter entirely slipped his memory. SeniorSergeant O’Halloran said ’ defendant also forgot in 1917 and 1919. Defendant said he acted in good faith, and there was no intentional offence. His Worship said ho would have to jog defendant’s memory. Fined £2O and costs 7s.

Unregistered firearm: James O’Halloran, whose actions caused the police to make inquiries regarding his use of firearms, pleaded guilty to having in his possession an unregistered shotgun. Fined £2 and costs. Failing to register: William F. Taylor, who did not appear, was convicted for failing to register for drill and was fined £2 and costs, in default 21 days’ military detention. Maintenance: Jimmy Rota, who did not appear, was. proved to he £37 12s in arrears in maintenance and was sentenced to three months’ imprisonment, warrant to be suspended if Rota pays at the rate of 10s weekly off arrears, in addition to 10s weekly, the current order.