MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, 17 July 1930, Page 13

MAGISTRATE’S COURT.

TIMARU, JULY 16. (Before Mr C. R. Orr-Walker, S.M.) Discharging a Rifle. Jack McMorran, a youth, pleaded guilty to a charge that on June 12, he did discharge a firearm —a .22 calibre rifle without reasonable excuse, so as to endanger passers-by. Senior-Sergeant Mathieson stated that the case had arisen as a result of a complaint by a telegraph messenger who, as he cycled past 21 Queen Street, had heard a bullet whistle past his head. Defendant had no money, and was unemployed. He intended leaving for Westport, that day, where he hoped to secure work. Defendant explained that he had not used a bullet, but bird hail. The Magistrate pointed out the folly of defendant’s action, stating that bird shot might cause one to lose his sight if struck in the face. Defendant: “I was too far away.” A penalty of £1 was imposed, a month being allowed to find the money. Judgment by Default. Judgment by default was given in the following undefended civil cases:— Geo. B. Lambom v. R. Howard, claim £5, costs 26s 6d; same v. F. J. Roper, claim 15s 6d, costs Bs. Judgment Summons. In a judgment summons case, Martin Christian, who did not ’ appear, was ordered to pay Thomas Rose £3 17s 9d before August 31, in default three days’ imprisonment. No Order. No order was made against Patrick Francis Cosgrove, who was proceeded against by Frederick Rawston for £3 7 4s.