STRANGE BEHAVIOUR
GUNPLAY ON QUEEN’S WHARF. DRUNKEN MAN TAKES “POT SHOT.” An adtaon which had apparently no n ative, buit which was nevertheless of g serious nature, led to the appearance in court yesterday, before Mr F. K. Hunt, S.M., of Edward William Turrer,.second engineer of the American steamer BeM’buckle, who was charged with, heuviing, on the Queen's wharf on Wednesday evening, been in a state of drunkenness whilst in charge of firearms, presenting a firearm at Owen CblMina, discharging a fireanm without. reaso.na.bJe cause, and of carrying a revolver without sufficient excuse. As the police, were not prepared to go on with the case yesterday a remand was granted till. to-day. It was said! that the accused, whilst in a state <rf insobriety, flourished the revolver in front of CbUins (a resident of Wellington). The revolver went off, but fortunately the- bullet went wide and was recovered, from .‘the* wharf planking. It is said that Turner then throw the revolver into the water when the police were seen approaching. Accused admitted that he had "“made a foal of himeedf,” and said be regretted his action. Sub-Inspector Willis appeared for the police and Mr J. O. Donovan for the accused.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10810, 28 January 1921, Page 3
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