Miscellaneous Information.

Canterbury Police Gazette, Volume V, Issue 9, 1 May 1867, Page 64

Miscellaneous Information.

List of appointments, &c., since the publication of the last list: — John Sweeny, to be Constable. PEOMOTIONS.

Second-class Constable William Willis to be Eirst class Constable.

EESIGNATIONS. Eirst-class Constable Bernard Maguire. Second-class Constable Alexander Mossop

A Waekant has been issued by the Bench at Auckland for the arrest ofjJamsis O'Mcitf, for that he hath been guilty of perjury by wilfully taking a false oath to a return made in pursuance of the Banker’s Beturns Act, 1858. The offender is about 28 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, complexion fresh, hair light brown, build medium, gentlemanly appearance, weak eyes, and usually wears glasses.

A Waeeant has been issued by the Christchurch Bench, for the apprehension of one David or Dan Turner, charged with larceny of an order for the sum of £3 12s. from Benjamin Bulmer, Bakaia Forks. He is 30 years of age, 5 feet 6 inches high, stout build, fair hair, whiskers and moustache; forehead high and broad, eyes hazel, set far apart; high cheek bones, nose broken, teeth discoloured and one missing ; very talkative, and has rather a hoarse voice and laugh; dressed in grey jumper, tweed trousers, and white billycock hat. When last seen carried his boots and pants on his swag. Crossed the Waitangi at the upper ferry on the 28th March, and stated he was going to McLean’s station in the Lindis Pass ; failing employment there, he would go on to the Lake Country.

(Vide Canterbury Police Gazette, April 1, page 50.) Claus Iveeson has been arrested on warrant of commitment (in default of distress) by the Boss Police, and liberated on the amount of fine and costs (£3O 55.) having been paid.

Infoemation is requested respecting a man named “ Jim ” who joined a party of Chinese at Arahura, about the 3rd or 4th February, and travelled with them to McEae’s Accommodation House, Coal Track, West Coast Boad, since when no clue to his whereabouts has been found. Description, 5 feet 6or 7 inches, brown hair, light sandy beard and moustache; the first tooth on the right side of lower jaw missing, wore a coat and vest of fine blue cloth, nearly new. At Cass Eiver he put on a new pair of moleskin trousers ; had in his possession a pair of double grey blankets with two holes worn in the centre, a single blue blanket, a tin billy with one of the lugs broken off, with a piece of telegraph wire for a handle. Jim’s feet were sore with travelling, and to allow him to walk with ease his boots were cut across the toes.

Jim is requested to report himself at the nearest police station, personally or by letter. The members of the force throughout the province are requested to pay particular attention to this notice.

Christchurclj, May 1, 1867,

it. C. SHEARMAN, Commissioner of Police.

Names. Where tried, j When. Offence. Sentence. Native of. Trade. Age. Height. Build. Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Remakes. John Williams ... Lyttelton ... Oct. 22, 1867 Vagrancy 6 months ... England... Blacksmith 30 5 ft. 4 in. Slender Swarthy Black ... Blue Very much pockmarked in 24 the countenance fm. Thompson Do Jan. 12, 33 Do 3 do. Do Clerk ... 18 5 ft. 6£ in. Medium Fair ... Red ... Grey Scar of abscess under chin Richard Rowe ... Akaroa Jan. 19, Larceny 3 do. East Indies 5 ft. 7i in. Slender Pale ... Dark Dark Scar cut over right eye, small - Hazel mark on upper lip, right side ; cut scar on outside of left hand Tlios. CanningLyttelton ,. April 10, „ Embezzling and da14 days Ireland ... Seaman ... 24 5 ft. 7 in. Stout ... Do Brown Grey TC and symbol on right arm, ham maging cargo anchor near right thumb, TC, cross, and star near left thumb, ring on middle finger James Collins ... Do Do Do 14 do. Do Do 26 5 ft. 10 Jin. Do Do Do Blue Crucifix on muscle of right Cath. Macdonald Do Mar. 15, 33 Exposing her person 1 month Do Charwoman 50 5 ft. 3 in. Slight... Sallow Dark ... Grey Scar on right temple Marian Coles ... Do Mar. 20, 33 Larceny 1 montlV ... England... Prostitute 22 5 ft. 2 in. Do Fair Do Blue Henry Kellean ... Do April 18, 3) Drunk and disorderly 96 hours ... Isle of man Seaman ... 22 5 ft. 6 in. Medium Dark ... Do Brown Tattooed on right arm, ship and three legs (joined together) ; on left arm sailor and anchor Robert Allen ., Hokitika ... Do Wilful destruction of 4 days England... Sailor 32 5 ft. 6 £ in. Do Do. Dark Hazel Flags and crown on right Robert Clark Do property Brown arm April 15, 33 Drunkenness and in3 do Do Cook 31 5 ft. 4 in. Slight ... Fresh Light Do Do decency Brown John Jones Jan. 14, >3 Uttering a valueless 3 months... Wales 45 5 ft. 8f in. Stout ... Do Brown Blue Ratlur bald, stoops when John Buckley .. Do cheque walking Jan. 19, 33 V agrancy Do Ireland ... 25 5 ft. 11$ in. Square Do Do Do Broad features, pug nose, low Jonathan Rider. Do Jan. 15, 33 Breach of the Stamp Do England... 51 5 ft. f in. Medium Do Brown Blue appearance Left leg has been broken, Act Grey several scars on leg near ancle, small scar over left Margaret Mont Do Mar. 22, 33 Obtaining goods unde 1 do Scotland.. 23 5 ft. 1 in. Slight... Pale ... Dark Blue eye, and scar on left cheek Much pockmarked gomery alia*. Campbell | false pretences Brown

PRISONERS DISCHARGED from Her Majesty’s Gaols at Christchurch, Lyttelton, Timaru, and Hokitika, from 15th to 30th April, 1867. (For the Information of the Police only.)

]S T o. Date of Report. Colour and Sex Brands and other Descriptions. From whom taken, and under what circumstances. Nnine and Address of Owner, or to whom information to be givea and reward, if any. 1 1867 : April 30. Brown Mare /■ \ Branded S near shoulder, star on forehead, switch tail and black points. Has a sore wither and back Taken from Windmill Road, Christchurch John Shand, Avon Lodge, Riccarton

List of Horses and Cattle reported to the Police as stolen.