FALSE DECLARATION.
GOODS LOST BY FIRE. Gisborne, Dec. 5. At the Supreme Court to-day Lawrence Herbert George Gwilliam was found guilty of making .a false declaration in connection with goods lost by fire. The jury added the followsing rider:—“A recommendation to mercy in consideration of the lax manner in which the jury considers the insurance company effected the original insurance, thereby leading the prisoner to take an indifferent view of his responsibilities in connection with the statement of claim required.” The accused was remanded for sentence until to-morrow. The accused was further charged with wilfully delivering to a postmistress for the purpose of being delivered as a telegraphic message a telegram purporting to be sent by Harry Craill. but the same was sent without Craill’s authority. Accused sent a telegram to Cra ill’s daughter signed “Dad.” asking her to return home. The defence was that “Dad” was a nickname. After a retirement of four hours the jury failed to agree and a new trial was ordered at next session.
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIII, Issue 301, 6 December 1923, Page 4
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169FALSE DECLARATION. Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIII, Issue 301, 6 December 1923, Page 4
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