Fined For Cruelty To Horse
“This is a shocking case of longstanding cruelty to an unfortunate animal. “Seldom have I heard of a case showing such brutality."
Mr R. Ferner, S.M., said this at the Maungaturoto Court. He convicted John Marinovich for ill-treating a horse at Mangawai. "If I did my duty,’’ continued Mr Ferner. “I would send you to gaol, so you could suffer as you made that poor horse suffer, but you are an old man and I do not like doing it. “You are in poor circumstances, bul you will be fined £5, plus costs amounting to £3 10/6. “You will have 14 days to pay and if you don’t you will go to gaol."
Mr Cairns (for Marinovich) submitted he was an, old-age pensioner arid might have difficulty in meeting the fine and costs. Mr Ferner said Ire would review Mrrinovich’s circumstances before issuing a warrant.
The case was brought by the S.P.C.A
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Northern Advocate, 24 January 1940, Page 2
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