A FARCICAL PROSECUTION.
CHARGES UNDER ARMS ACT. MAGISTRATE SPEAKS PLAINLY. CASES PROMPTLY DISMISSED. By Telegraph.-—Press Association. Auckland, Last Night. Described by the police as a member of the Williamson Comic Opera Company at present appearing in Auckland, James W. Hilford was before the Police Court this morning on two charges under the Arms Act. He was charged with bringing two shotguns into New Zealand without having, first obtained permits and pleaded not guilty. Constable Doe], of the arms office at the Police Station, Auckland, said that defendant arrived from Sydney by the Ulimaroa at Wellington. Immediately on arrival there he declared two shotguns to the Customs officers. He then came to Auckland and on opening his luggage took both guns down and deposited them with the Customs here. Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M.: What’s wrong with that? What has this man done? He arrives at Wellington and declares two guns which he places with the Customs here. The charges should never have been brought! Constable Doel: That has nothing to do with me, Sir. Senior Sergeant Edward: Defendant is charged on instructions from our superior officers. Mr. Hunt: It’s a big farce. Without hearing anything further the Magistrate turned to the defendant, and said: You can go away now. The charges are dismissed.
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Taranaki Daily News, 4 September 1926, Page 15
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213A FARCICAL PROSECUTION. Taranaki Daily News, 4 September 1926, Page 15
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