ALLEGATIONS OF THEFT.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20072, 9 October 1928, Page 14

ALLEGATIONS OF THEFT.

BUILDING SOCIETY FUNDS. PROSECUTION AT WHANGAREL |HY TELEGRAPH. —OWN COR RESPONDENT. ] WHANfiAIiTiI, Monday. Frederick William Webster, w'nose name had twice been suppressed previously by order of a justice of the peace, appeared on remand in the Whangaroi Magistrate's Court this morning, before Mr. J. 11. Luxford, S.M., on a. charge of failing to account for £235 lis lid, being moneys alleged to have been received on behalf of the Whangaroi Co-operative Terminating Building Society, between July 1 and July 31, 1928. When the case was called, Senior-Ser-geant O'Grady applied for a remand until October 15, as the auditor, Mr. A. Rust, wiis ill in Auckland. The senior sergeant said nine further charges would bo preferred against accused, involving in all approximately £I4OO. Counsel for accused applied to have Accused's name again suppressed, as his !it was holding certain positions, and if his name was broadcast thoro would be a danger of his losing them. Iho Magistrate: You must show some ground for tho request. Counsel: Tho only ground is the one I have mentioned. Tho Magistrate: Where is my jurisdiction on that ground ? I want to know where my power lies. Counsel: Your Worship has power lo suppress (he name if you think fit. Tho Migist rale: I will not make :ln riler for suppression. The application of the police for a, remand is granted, and bail will bo renewed on the former terms, two sureties of £250 each.