MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Kaikoura Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 76, 19 September 1924, Page 2

MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER IS. (Before Mr Wyvern Wilson, S.M.j POLICE CASES I’, jb'iidry and I'. Cetio*' ’.ere charged with being on licensed premises contra ry to law, ami wer? each hued 20/ and costs. James Mackie. who did not appear, was charged with being on licensed premises contrary to law. two charges. On the first he was fined 20/ and costs, and on the second -10/ and costs. John Williamson was charged with using abusive and insulting language. He pleaded guilty through his solicitor, under provocation, ami was lined 40/ ami costs. A. Gilmour, charged with behaviour likely to cause a breach of the peace, lie pleaded guilty under provocation, staling that Williamson was the

aggressor. K. Kemp corroborated his evidence, ami defendant was convicted without penalty. P. J. Finna pleaded guilty to a breach of the Licensing Act, and was lined £•> and costs, also 20/ and costs in connection with two other counts. Thomas Xorlon was ordered Io pay maternity expenses in connection wilh his illegitimate child, amounting to £24, ami 12/6 per week maintenance. CIVIL CASES. W. Morris and-Son v. E. Harris, £22 7/7. Judgment for amount claimed, with J. IL Williamson v. J. AL Kerr. Judgment for £2 13/ and costs. W. Cooke and Co. v. A. G. Jackson. Judgment for £l3 1/ and costs. F. 11. Flower v. C. Nilsen. Judgment for £3 4/4 am! costs. A. H. Stubberslield & Son v. C. Nilsen. Judgment for £ll 5/7 and costs. L. Siape v. H. Renner. Judgment for £2l 12/’. ami costs. Same v. A. Jackson, judgment for £l9 6/8 nml costs. An order for the payment of £2 !>/4, bv consent, was made against I l ’. Garret, by October 23, to F. H. Flower. H. Stewart (Air Gibson) v. W. Webb (Mr Mogridge I. claim for £45 for wages and ii aintenance while travelling with a circus. The latter claimed £75 for breach of contract. After considerable evidence had been taken His Worship • iV avc judgment for plaintiff on claim . ami counter-claim, with costs £l2 2/The action A. G. Miskin v. T. Pope ami IL Slrahl, claim £lOO, balance due on purchase of an engine, was being hcard whcu we wehl to prt.

There was a representative gathering >resent at the Suburban Hall on Tueslay night, at the meeting convened Cor he purpose of receiving the Financial Committee’s report concerning the proposal to secure a new racecourse for xaikoura. Air A. J. O’Malley presided. He expressed appreciation at so many people being in attendance, and explain'd that the committee had completed its luties, and it w:,is for those present to lecide what further steps should be [alien. An apology was received tor the absence of Mr E. Gibson. The (’hairman read the following report:—“The Financial Committee appointed to enquire into the question of securing a new racecourse beg-«to report ns follows: The terms on which a suitable property can be- purchased" are: 50 acres at Suburban at £45 per acre — £2250. Of this sum £2OOO can remain on mortgage bearing interest at 6?> per cent (including - sinking fund on £1000). The amount of cash to be paid immediately is £250. The rates on ' the property amount to £l3 .10/2 per annum. The probable rent from the lease of the unused portion of the property would bo in the vicinity of £37 10/-, say at £1 •>/ per acre for "the- ."0 acres. Interest am! sinking fund will absorb £i?>o per annum, less rent £O7 10/. To meet this liability the gate charge might be increased to 2/6. Allowing for an attendance of tOO persons, this will bring in £5O. Should the proposed new course be successful, additional horses might be induced to come to Kaikoura, and an increased amount might bo invested on the totalisator, thereby increasing the revenue of the racing clubs. The County Council has advised that all buildings may be removed from the old course. The estimated cost of removal of buildings, (‘reeling fences, preparing track, and legal expenses is set down at £4OO. A period of two years remains to run on second mortgage. The Bank advises that it is prepared to consider favourably an advance' up to £BOO on joint and several guarantee. This would prove tin least expensive method of financing tlu 1 proposition. Failing - this, debenture? could be issued bearing 6 per cent, in I,crest. About £lOO has been promisee by way of donation. The committee ful lv realises that a new course is essen tial if racing is to be carried on sue < essfully, and believe the property oi offer is being submitted at a reasonable price under the special circumstances If those interested in the sport will tak< up the matter with enthusiasm, the com mittcc is of opinion that there will b*. no difficulty, in financing the proposition and the clubs will be in possession of i good asset. To put the matter on a saf< basis £650 should be raised to pay tin deposit of £2~O and leave in hand £4Ol to prepare the course.” Mr A. Keenan considered there would

be little difficulty in raising the necessary money. Mr J. J. Mackie said that if the pro perty were purchased it would be controlled by a Board, set up for the purT<- test the feeling of the meeting. Air O’Malley moved that the matter be held iu abeyance for a time. Air W. domett seconded. On being put to the meeting the motion was declared lost. Air J. J. Mackie moved that this meeting considers the price for the property too high. On being put to the meeting the motion was declared lost. Mr R. Gibson moved that subject to the canvassers securing what they consider sufficient funds, they be empowered to accept the oiler. This was seconded. An amendment was moved that subject to the canvassers securing the £650 they be empowered to purchase the property. The amendment was carried. Messrs A. KeeYinn and E. Gibson were

appointed the A canvass of the room was made, and £.lOl was promised. The canvassers reported that another £lOO had been promised by residents. A vote of thanks was to 11® Finance Committee for its ser\?bes in investigating the mailer, and a similar compliment was passed to the chairman. The meeting then closed.