SUPREME COURT.
. r^~ (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, March 26. At the Supreme Court Mr Justice Cooper sentenced Thomas Morgan to two years' .imprisonment for, horsestealing; Jiamos pelly to two years for breaking, .'entering, and theft; and Lawrence Cnristie and Patrick M.arming to five.years tor theft of £1000 from the - steamer Navua. Christie's counsel pleaded for leniency on the ground of losing his position as third officer and ruining an excellent character. His Honour said severe punishment was necessary for such a serious breach of trust. It was not_ a ca'se^ of sudden temptation. Christie, taking advantage of his position as an officer or the ship, stole the captain's keys and opened the strong-room. WELLINGTON, March 26. At the Supreme Court to-day, William Henry Glower was sentenced to si? months' imprisonment on a charge 0£ forgery. \ '
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13433, 26 March 1907, Page 2
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135SUPREME COURT. Taranaki Herald, Volume LIV, Issue 13433, 26 March 1907, Page 2
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