TRAFFIC REGULATIONS BROKEN

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 14 April 1945, Page 3

TRAFFIC REGULATIONS BROKEN

FINES IMPOSED BY COURT Several prosecutions were brought by Traffic-Inspector L. R. Stringer before Mr T. E. Maunsell. S.M., in the Magistrate’s Court Percy S. Boyes (Mr J. H. Ralfe) pleaded guilty to exceeding a speed of 30 m.p.h. in Waimea road. Defendant was stated to be driving at 45 m.p.h, at 10.48 p.m. There was no traffic on the road. He was fined £2 and 10s costs. John T W. Davis was charged with driving at over 30 m.p.h. on Wakefield Quay. “These Government cars are inclined to drive too fast. I think Government employees should set an example, considering the effect on tyres and petrol.” commented the inspector. He added that that d;d not just apply to Davis. The Magistrate agreed that departmental officers should set an example. He fined defendant £2 and 3s costs. Arthur Holmes-Edge admitted riding a motor-cycle along ** footpath in Nile street. The inspector said that defendant wanted to enter a gateway .n fro it of which the kerb was rather high and he rode 115 feet along the path to the gate, passing two adults and a child on ihs path. Defendant was fined 10s and 10s costs. For cycling at night without light* Ernest ‘Marshall von Keisenberg and Graeme Duncanson were each fined 10s and 10s costs. The Magistrate indicated that he would soon start imposing the maximum fine for this class of offence. WARM PRAISE FOR “BAXTERS” The finest tribute to Baxters Lung Preserver is. of course, the steady yearround demand from the N.Z. public that has proved its value over eighty years. Visitors to N.Z. moreover, are quick to recognise the outstanding qualities of ‘Baxters” and many a visitor has left these shores with a bottle of "Baxters" in his kif. Unquestionably time has proved "Baxters” to be the most satisfactory medicine for coughs, colds, sore throats, etc. "Baxters” is perfectly safe for young and old. is very palatable, and benefit can be felt with every dose. Don't take risks with your health. At the first sign of sneezes, shivers, or a sore throat, take commonsense precautions and regular doses of "good old Baxters.” Prepared solely by Baxters, Ltd , 602 Colombo-st., Ch'ch.