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FAIRLIE.

SWIMMING CLUB. The Fairlie Swimming Club held its first evening programme of the season on Monday night. There was a large attendance of the public who were treated to an j cramme. At the conclusion, Mr Wm. Scott returned thanks for the fine gathering of the public, and for the interest they displayed in the events. The following ware the results:— 25 YARDS SCHOOLBOYS’ HANDICAP—F. Pickering 1, C. C. Charteris 2. SCHOOLGIRLS' HANDICAP—Lorraine Lobb 1, Mnriory Martin 2. 25 YARDS MEN’S HANDICAP—First heat—D. Cameron 1, A. Robertson 2. Second heat—R. Sherwin 1, A. McKinnon 2. Third heat—S. Cooper 1, J. Curie 2. Final—D. Cameron 1, R. Sherwin 2. S. Cooper 3. 25 YARDS LADIES’ HANDICAP— K. Bell 1, N. Cooper 2. BOYS’ HANDICAP—F. Wilson 1, A. Sayers 2. 25 YARDS SCHOOLGIRLS’ HANDICAP —Edith Macdonald 1, Ethel Braddich 2, Mavis Esplin 3. 50 YARDS DUAL RELAY —Miss Barwood and A. McKinnon 1, Miss Bell and D. Cameron 2, Miss Pinkerton and A. Robertson 3. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Civil Business. At the Magistrate’s Court, Fairlie, on Monday before Mr C. R. Orr-Walker, S.M., twenty civil cases were set down for hearing. Eight cases were settled before hearing, and in two judgment was confessed. In L. M. Brice v. S. H. Nunn, judgment was given by default for £2O/3/10, Court costs £l/10/- and solicitor’s fee £2UI/6. Fraser and Co. v. S. E. Bunting.— Judgment by default for £2O/13/8, Court costs £l/14/-. Fraser and Co. v. D. Barrett.—Judgment by default for £l3/3/9, Court costs £l/3/-. Four other cases, including one judgment summons, were adjourned. Wandering Cattle. John Alexander Rowan (County Ranger), proceeded against Gilbert Giddings on a charge of permitting cattle to be grazed on a public road. Defendant did not appear, and was fined the sum of £l/10/- with Court costs 10/-. The county ranger proceeded against Lewis William Arthur Gardner, on a charge of keeping cattle to be grazed on Gorge Road; also that on the same date he did allow cattle to wander at large on Gorge Road. Defendant appeared and pleaded not guilty. On the charge of grazing cattle on the road, defendant was fined 10/-, with costs 10/-; on the charge of cattle wandering, defendant stated that the cattle did not belong to him. The case was dismissed without prejudice, the Magistrate remarking that the charge could be brought again if further eviI dence could be procured. Licenr.'ng Act. The police proceeded against Robert Russell for procuring liquor during the currency of a prohibition order. Constable Mackintosh stated that on 17th December defendant was arrested for drunkenness and sentenced to 43 hours, but on a second charge he was not arrested being on his own premises under the influence of liquor. On the first charge, defendant was fined £2 and costs 10/-. and on the second a fine of £3 and costs 10/- was imposed. The Magistrate considered the advisability of sending Russell to the Pakatoa Island. John Grier and Daniel Barratt were charged with being on the licensed premises of the Fairlie Hotel during closed ! hours. Defendants did not appear, i Constable Mackintosh stated that he j saw both defendants coming from the I right of way of the Fairlie Hotel and i interviewed them. They were quite ; manly about the fact and did not deny ' being on the premises. They were ! both married men and working in the ' Mackenzie Country and came to Fair- ' lie on the Saturday night. Defendants were each fined 10/- and costs 10/-. “Converting” Car. Eric McGregor was charged that, on 24th December. 1929, he did unlawfully and without any colour of right, but not so to be guilty of theft, take to his own use a motor car. He was charged also that he did drive a motor car without a license. Constable Mackintosh stated that the owner reported the car to be missing. He interviewed defendant, who j admitted that he drove the car round i the nearest corner and left it some

short distance up a by-street. His reason for doing so was for a joke. Chas. W. Isitt stated that the defendant was well known to him, and he was sure that he did it for a joke. Defendant was only 23 years of age, and it would be a pity if he were convicted. In reply to the Magistrate, Constable Mackintosh said that the action was probably a joke. The Magistrate said he took a very serious view of anyone interfering with a car without the knowledge of the owner, and as the defendant did not appear, he requested Mr Isitt to inform defendant accordingly. He would not record a conviction on account of the accused’s previous good character. Negligent Driving. James Henry Trerise was charged that, on the 28th January, 1930, he did drive a motor vehicle on Kimbell Road in a negligent manner. Defendant did not appear. Constable Mackintosh stated that Trerise was now working on a station , at Hakataramea, and that he had given a statement to the Kurow police that he would plead guilty and that on the day in question he was driving a motor truck towards Fairlie on the Kimbell Road. Two school teachers from Christchurch were riding push bicycles, travelling in the same direction as defendant, who was driving behind. Instead of pulling out to his proper side to pass, Trerise knocked one of the men down, and his car went right over the man. Fortunately, the man escaped between the wheels and received little injury. Defendant was interviewed on the following day and denied being responsible for the accident. He accompanied the constable to the scene of the accident, and after examining the tracks, which were still fresh owing to the wet state of the road, his excuse was that he could not have seen the men. Defendant was convicted and fined £5, and costs 16/-. Cruelty to Animals. William Power, for whom Mr W. D. Campbell appeared, was charged that on 9th January, he did cruelly ill-treat a cow. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Constable Mackintosh stated that he visited Mount Nessing and saw a cow in a paddock. A board 14in by lOin was tied across her forehead; a chain was fastened round her horn and attached to her front fetlock When she moved (the leg to which the chain was tied) forward, she could raise her head only about ten inches above the ground; and when she moved her other front leg she. could raise her nose above

the • ground only about four to five inches. Defendant was interviewee: and admitted that the cow was his and that the chain had been on her for four days. Defendant promised to remove the chain that night. John Alexander Rowan, who was present with the constable, gave corroborative evidence. Defendant, in evidence, said that the cow was “bad for jumping fences.” and he put a board across her forehead and tied a chain to her front leg, but still she was able to jump. He then instructed an employes to shorten the chain, and defendant did not see how short the chain was lied on this occasion. After hearing the evidence of Hugh Brosnahan, the Magistrate decided there was cruelty, but said that probably the defendant did not realise that it was cruelty. He wau satisfied that the cow was not able to protect herself in any way, and that she had difficulty in moving about. Defendant would be fined £4. with Court costs 13/-, witnesses expenses 10/-. Noisy Motor-Cycle. Bernard H. S. Deane was charged that, on January 7, he did operate a motor-cycle without a silencer being affixed. He was also charged with using such cycle without receiving a certificate of registration; and without a memorandum of change of ownership. Defendant did not appear. Constable Mackintosh stated that defendant had been warned about the noise of his motor-cycle on 21st December, and on 7th January. He went through the street without a silencer. On the first charge defendant was fined £3, costs 10/-; on the second charge, a fine of £1 and 10/- costs was imposed. Rabbit Act. William George Hcukin was charged with failing to destroy rabbits on his run at “Simons Hill.” Defendant appeared and pleaded not guilty. Stock-Inspectors J. Sinclair and Albert E. Forrester and T. Mackenzie of the local district, principal inspector for Canterbury District, gave evidence of the results of their inspection. Defendant did not cross-examine the witnesses, but gave evidence on hie own behalf. The Magistrate stated that he was satisfied that defendant had not taken proper steps to combat the pest, and pointed out that a conviction itself was a big penalty under the Rabbit Nuisance Act, as after a conviction defendant was liable to a penalty of not less than £5, and up to £IOO each .iiontn until tne raboits were destroyed. The inspector did not press for a heavy penalty, and his experience was that the inspectors were very fair, if not on the lenient side. As this was a warning, he would inflict only a nominal fine of £3, and Court costs 12/-. He stated that this conviction should act as a warning to others who had rabbit-infested property.

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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18497, 19 February 1930, Page 10

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FAIRLIE. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18497, 19 February 1930, Page 10

FAIRLIE. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18497, 19 February 1930, Page 10

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