FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1908.
BRfIACJS Of TfiiPsfllPPlNG AMU SBAMHN'S ACT. At thb Magistrate's Court this rhorning, W. A. Wildtilan, juhr., captain ot the steamer Kennedy, was charged, on the information of the Collector of Customs, with having proceeded to sea without the full complement of seamen provided by the Shipping alld teamen's Acl. . Mr W. Rogers appeared to plead guilty, but was informed that he -could not appear as he had no status, and a solicitor was required, • Mr Hayes, who Waß in Court, came to the rescue arid pleaded guilty pro forma. William Rogers, manager of the Anchor Shipping Company, stated that just before sailing from Wellington c ssaman deserted. The capUun waited, and then endeavoured to get anotHei man, but boiiig unable to do so Bailee for Nelsoih It was very difhctilt K find a ma.n at the last moment; anc sometimes a ship might be tied upas' result of a desertion and a mail might m delayed. As the preseilt case was nol serious he had Hot kept the st-eamei A cbhvictioii was recorded, without fine or costs.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, 13 March 1908, Page 2
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181FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1908. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XLII, 13 March 1908, Page 2
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