Deserting Wives and Families, &c.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XIX, Issue 22, 30 October 1895, Page 171

Deserting Wives and Families, &c.

Wellington. —James McLean is charged on warrant of arrest, issued on the 24th instant, with failing to provide for the support of his unborn illegitimate child. Description : A native of the colony, twenty-three or twenty-four years of age, about sft. 9in. high, medium build, dark complexion, grey eyes, clean-shaved except slight dark moustache; has been employed building bridges, wharves, or similar structures, is a prominent footballer, and was one of the last Wellington representatives. Has a sister (Mrs. Flay) at Makuri, and a brother (Neill McLean), a bushman, in the Auckland District. Complainant, Hannah Mason, care of Robert Mason, cab-proprietor, Cuba Street.

Wellington. —Francis Clark Miller is charged on warrant of commitment to the Terrace Gaol for one month for disobeying an order of Court to pay £1 per week for the support of his three children. Description: A native of New South Wales, a printer, forty years of age, sft. Tin. high, stoutish build, fresh complexion, brown hair, clean shaved except fair moustache ; fond of drink ; takes a prominent part in labour matters. He was £5 in arrears on the 18th ultimo. Complainant, James Sharpe, Petone.

(See Police Gazette, 1895, page 114.)

Oamaru. —Arthur James Ferris (not “ Farris ”), charged with failing to make future provision for Georgina Clarke. This warrant has been cancelled at complainant’s request.

(See Police, Gazette, 1895, page 81.) Dunedin. —John Swan, jun., charged with disobeying an order of Court. This warrant has been cancelled.