THEFT CHARGE

Hokitika Guardian, 6 November 1936, Page 7

THEFT CHARGE

REASONS FOR MAN’S DOWNFALL FOUR- POSTAL PACKETS STOLEN Per Press Association Copyright. CHRISTCHURCH, November 5. This man’s downfall can ho attributed to two things: Firstly, ho was getting too fond of liquor, and secondly, he was more keenly interested in racing than was good -foi him. Chief Detective Dunlop made this statement in the Magistrate’s Court this morning when Terciva! Leslie Williams, aged 42, formerly a postal employee, was charged with the theft ot four postal packets. Williams was ordered by Mr C. E. Levvey, S.M., to come up for sentence within three years if called on, and to pay costs. Chief Detective Dunlop (said accused admitted having taken a letter, which was found in his pocket. Williams was evidently a keen stamp collector as many classes of stamps were found in his room.

"I have known him personally ' (, r two years,” continued the Chief Detective, “and. T was surprised to learn of tills. Williams had been in the postal service for twenty-seven years, and his record had been good. Whatever penalty was imposed, his' job. is

gone,” “His life ha s rerertlv'beeo a chapter of tragedies,” said M' 1 Young, wh" appeared wir Williams. “Williams’ wife died after a lone illness, and wldle he was twin" to pav off hills emountioc to £3OO, his t\vo children died. His wflyos wore £4, and recently £4 t°s. “When he wife died this man lived pear mo.” said the Chief Detective. “A+ Dnit fyne Ids honso a model to look at. but it has’ since become a. wiWernoss.”