A STOWAWAY

Hokitika Guardian, 11 June 1937, Page 6

A STOWAWAY

UNDER PLEASANT CONDITIONS. I Per Press Association —Copyright). AUCKLAND, June 10. "Sure, I had a swell trip, and everyone, was simply marvellous, but I don’t like being locked; in my cabin,” said June Taylor } a 23 year old Aucklander, five, foot two and vivacious, 1 on her arrival by the Monterey from,Los Angeles. Officially she was a stowaway. With an; American accent sheß l saiid she went aboard;the Maripossfwhen last in AnclC’ land, with the farewelling a friend. While seatodjii' a. deck chair she realised the vesj&lq was moving out. While wondering what to do she fell asleep and woke up next morning shivering. out at s§a. She "was reported to the captain and was landed at Pago Pago and there detained until the arrival of. the Monterey on her homeward 'trip. She was kept under lock, and key in a two berth cabin. She has been handed over to the authorities at Auckland.

FIRST STORY CONTRADICTED. AUCKLAND, June 11. June Taylor described as a waitress, \ 23,' residing at Auckland, was charged ; before Mr Orr Walker with stowing away on the Mariposa on May 30, and pleaded guilty.. The police said they *■ did' iio.t'Accept-the story .told by the girl as to liow shehvas carried away on the Mariposa and surrendered next morning to the officers. They suggested she be • remanded ; in custody. The total expenses involved were £32. Mr Aikens for the accused, said while farewelling friends the girl had a good 'many drinks and ' became confused. She had' never been in trouble-before. He asked for probation. The Magistrate: Why did she go aboard the Mariposa. Mr Aikens: To see friends off. The Magistrate:-Why did not • her frieds call the officers. ' : •' (■ Counsel: I know nothing about that. The Magistrate postponed sentence until later in the day. • . ,