A SILENT PASSENGER.
. OVER-RIDING HIS FARE. [by telegraph.— association.] Wellington, Friday. A test case of importance to tramway passengers was decided to-day by Mr. W. G. Riddell, S.M. The Wellington Corporation prosecuted a passenger who paid a penny for one section, over-rode it, and sat silent when the, conductor subsequently made a general but not specific request *' All fares, please." .-■. - >. -\ ~ The magistrate held that a general audible request such as " All fares, please," put the onus on the passengers to tender their fares. ■.. • ' ~- - •, ;; Defendant was convicted and ordered to pay costs of the prosecution, with the option of 48 hours' imprisonment. *
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New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14223, 20 November 1909, Page 8
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101A SILENT PASSENGER. New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 14223, 20 November 1909, Page 8
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