Extracts from New Zealand Gazette.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXIV, Issue 7, 28 March 1900, Page 73

Extracts from New Zealand Gazette.

(From Qazette , 1900, pages 580, 581, 582, 583, 584, 585, 607, 610, 612, and 613.) Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, (&c., Auckland District. RANFURLY, Governor. IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and Californian and Australian quail may be taken or killed within the Auckland District —consisting of the Counties of Rodney, Waitemata, Eden, Manukau, Coromandel, Thames, Ohinemuri, Raglan, Waikato, Waipa, Piako, Rotorua, Kawhia, and Taupo West; excepting the islands known as the Little Barrier and the Hen and Chickens, and that portion of the Lake Road District, County of Waitemata, bounded on the north by the Wairau Creek from its mouth to the main road from Devonport to Waiwera, on the west by the said road to its junction with the Seaview Road, on the south by that road to the sea, and on the east by the sea to the point of departure—from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Chief Postmasters at Auckland and Thames, and the Postmasters at Cambridge, Dargaville, Mercer, Papakura, and Pukekohe, are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses.

And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district, except in the portions thereof hereinbefore described, from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. james mcgowan.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, &c., Bay of Islands District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and quail may be taken or killed within the Bay of Islands District, consisting of the Counties of Bay of Islands and Hokianga, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of ten shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Postmasters at Russell, Kohukohu, Kaikohe, Kawakawa, Rawene, and Ohaeawai are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, &c., Buller District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cook pheasants and quail may be taken or killed within the Buller District, consisting of the County of Buller, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And Ido further notify that licenses to take or kill such game shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty-one shillings each; and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Chief Postmaster at Westport is hereby appointed to issue the said licenses.

And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season fo7- Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, dc., Cook County District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and Californian quail may be taken or killed within the Cook County District, consisting of the Counties of Cook and Waiapu, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And Ido further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of ten shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Chief Postmaster at Gisborne is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses.

And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. james mcgowan.

Shooting Season for Native Game only, County of Ashburton

RANFURLY, Governor. IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the County of Ashburton from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And Ido further notify that licenses to sell native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Postmaster at Ashburton is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, &c., Feilding District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that hares, cock pheasants, and Californian quail may be taken or killed within the Feilding Distriot, described in the Schedule hereto, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Aots mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of ten shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Postmasters at Feilding and Ashhurst are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game (excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe) may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive.

SCHEDULE. Feilding and District Acclimatisation District. All that area in the Wellington Land District bounded towards the north by the Kawhatau and Pourangaki Streams from the Rangitikei River to the summit of the Ruahine Range: thence towards the east generally by the summit of that range to the Manawatu Gorge, and by the Manawatu River to the Raukawa Road: thence towards the south generally by that road, which forms the northeastern boundaries of Sections Nos. 455 and 454, Block VIII., Kairanga Survey District, to the Palmerston-Ashhurst Road ; thence by that road to Stony Creek Road ; thence by that road and the railway-line to the Oroua River; thence by that river to Awahuri; and thence by the Awahuri-Bull’s Road to the Rangitikei River: and towards the north-west generally by the Rangitikei River to the Kawhatau Stream aforesaid. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, License-fee, &c., Grey District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that hares may be taken or killed within the Grey District, consisting of the County of Grey, from the first day of May, one

thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned); and that cock pheasants and quail may be taken or killed in the said district from the first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (also subject to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Chief Postmaster at Greymouth is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirtyfirst day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, &c., Hawera District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and quail may be taken or killed within the Hawera District, consisting of the Counties of Hawera and Patea, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Postmasters at Hawera and Patea are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further deolare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, &c., Hawke's Bay District. RANFURLY, Governor. IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and Californian quail may be taken or killed within the Hawke’s Bay District, consisting of the Counties of Hawke’s Bay, Patangata, Waipawa, Wairoa, and Taupo East, together with all the town districts and boroughs therein, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the'said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of ten shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Chief Postmaster at Napier, and the Postmasters at Waipawa, Woodville, Wairoa, Dannevirke, Hastings, Mohaka, Waipukurau, Norsewood, Ormondville, Porangahau, Wimbledon, and Taupo are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses.

And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Coursing Season for Hares, and Shooting Season for Native Game, License-fee, dc., Inangahua District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that hares may be taken or killed, by coursing only, within the Inangahua District, consisting of the County of Inangahua, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Aots mentioned). And Ido further notify that licenses to course hares within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of t6n shillings each, and that licenses to sell hares and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Postmaster at Reefton is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, except tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Native Game, Kaikoura. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the County of Kaikoura, except on the Lyell Creek, County of Kaikoura, between Lyell Bridge and the sea, from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive; and Ido further notify that licenses to sell such native game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Postmaster at Kaikoura is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Native Game, License-fee, dc., Lake District. RANFURLY, Governor. IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter -John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the Lake District, consisting of the County of Lake, from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And 1 do further notify that licenses to sell native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Chief Postmaster at Queenstown is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, dc., Marlborough District. RANFURLY, Governor. IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that Californian quail and hares may be taken or killed within the Marlborough District, consisting of the Counties of Marlborough and Sounds (except in the Wairau Lagoons and Lake Grassmere), from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each, and that licenses to sell game

shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each, and that the Chief Postmaster at Blenheim is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting native pigeon, pukeko, paradise duck, tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the said district (except in the Wairau Lagoons and Lake Grassmere) during the period between the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, and the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, dc., Nelson District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Banfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that quail may be taken or killed within the Nelson District, consisting of the Counties of Waimea and Collingwood, together with the Borough of Waimea, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each ; and the Chief Postmaster at Nelson is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, License-fee, dc., North Canterbury District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and quail may be taken or killed within the North Canterbury District, consisting of the Counties of Cheviot, Ashley, Akaroa, and Selwyn, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned); and that hares may be taken or killed in the said district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (also subject to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Chief Postmaster at Christchurch is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. And I do also declare that no cylinder or box exceeding two feet six inches in depth shall be used for the purpose of taking or killing wild duck or other native or imported game on any lake or stream in the above-mentioned district. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, dc., Otago District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that hares and Californian quail may be taken or killed within the Otago District—being all that area in the Provincial Distriot of

Otago bounded on the east and south by the ocean from Shag Point to the mouth of the Mataura; River; on the west, south-west, and south by the Mataura River and the Counties of Southland and Wallace; on the north-west by the ocean ; and on the north, north-west, and north-east by the Counties of Westland and Waitaki: excepting therefrom the County of Lake and the areas described in the Schedule hereto—from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And Ido further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Chief Postmaster at Dunedin is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses.

And I do further declare that native game, excepting wild geese, tui, huia, white heron, bittern, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive.

SCHEDULE. Areas within which Game and Native Game may not BE TAKEN OR KILLED. 1. All that area in the Greenvale Survey District described in the New Zealand Gazette No. 81, of the sth October, 1899, page 1870. 2. The Lakes Waihola and Waipori, and half a mile of land surrounding them. See New Zealaiid Gazette No. 107, of the 19th December, 1899, page 2317. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Native Game, License-fee , dc., South Canterbury District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the South Canterbury District, consisting of the Counties of Geraldine and Levels, and that portion of the County of Mackenzie lying to the east of a line commencing at Mount Cook and proceeding by a right line over the Ball Hut to the Tasman Glacier, thence along the western boundary of the Tasman Glacier to the Tasman River, thence by a line along the middle of that river and the middle of Lake Pukaki and the Middle of Pukaki River to the Waitaki River, together with the Boroughs of Timaru and Temuka, from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to sell native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Chief Postmaster at Timaru is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, dc., Southland District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that hares may be taken or killed, by shooting or coursing, within the Southland District, consisting of so much of the County of Southland as lies to the westward of the Mataura River, together with the Counties of Fiord, Wallace, and Stewart Island, excepting therefrom the areas mentioned in the Schedule hereto, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to shoot or course hares within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of ten shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five

pounds each; and the Chief Postmaster at Invercargill is hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses.

And I do further declare that native game, excepting great kiwi (roa-roa), morepork owl (ruru), bittern, tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive.

SCHEDULE. Areas within which Game and Native Game may not BE TAKEN OR KILLED. 1. Resolution Island, off Dusky Sound. 2. Sections 41 and 42, Block VII., Jacob’s River Hundred. 3. The following blocks of land on the west side of the Oreti River, situated south of Oporo : namely, Sections 6,7, 8,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, Block XVI., New River Hundred. 4. All that area in the Paterson Survey District, Stewart Island, containing about 1,200 acres, being a strip of land 10 chains in width, 5 chains on each side of Duck Creek, Paterson’s Inlet, extending from the mouth of the stream to the western boundary of Paterson Survey Distriot, a distance of about a mile and a half. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game , Licensefee, dx., Taranaki District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and Californian quail may be taken or killed within the Taranaki District, consisting of the Counties of Taranaki, Clifton, and Stratford (excepting therefrom the reserve known as Mount Egmont Forest Reserve, being the area included within the circumference of a circle having a radius of six miles from the summit of the said Mount Egmont), from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each; and the Chief Postmaster at New Plymouth, and the Postmasters at Stratford, Inglewood, Waitara, and Opunake, are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the said district, excepting therefrom the aforesaid Mount Egmont Forest Reserve, from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game , Licensefee, dc., Tauranga District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do herebynotify that cock pheasants and Californian quail may be taken or killed within the Tauranga District, consisting of the Counties of Tauranga, Opotiki, and Whakatane, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And Ido further notify that licenses to take or kill game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Postmasters at Tauranga and Opotiki are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, License-fee, dc., Waitaki-Waimate District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants, Californian qnail, and hares may be taken or killed within the Waitaki District —consisting of the Counties of Waitaki and Waimate, and that portion of the County of Mackenzie lying to the west of a line commencing at Mount Cook and proceeding by a right line over the Ball Hut to the Tasman Glacier, thence along the western boundary of the Tasman Glacier to the Tasman River, thence by a line along the middle of that river and the middle of Lake Pukaki and the middle of the Pukaki River to the Waitaki River, together with the Boroughs of Hampden, Oamaru, and Waimate —from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill suoh game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Chief Postmaster at Oamaru and the Postmaster at Waimate are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, dc., Wanganui District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercipe of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and quail may be taken or killed within the Wanganui District, consisting of the Counties of Wanganui and Waitotara, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And Ido further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of ten shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Chief Postmaster at Wanganui, and the Postmasters at Waverley and Waitotara, are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, dc., Wellington District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and Californian quail may be taken or killed within the Wellington Acclimatisation District, as described in the Schedule hereto, and that hares may be taken or killed within the said district, excepting therefrom the County of Pahiatua, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And Ido further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of twenty shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each ; and the Chief Postmaster at Wellington, and the Postmasters at Palmerston North, Sandon, Woodville, Pahiatua, Eketahuna, Masterton, Carterton, Greytown, Martinborough, Featherston, Upper Hutt, Lower Hutt, Foxton, Otaki, Bull’s, Hunterville, and Marton, are hereby appointed to sign and issue such licenses.

And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, crested grebe, paradise ducks, and blue mountain-ducks, may be taken or killed within the abovementioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. Provided that neither native nor imported game shall be taken or killed within that portion of Wainui Forest Reserve, near Paraparaumu, Akatarawa Survey District, described in the New Zealand Gazette No. 24, of the seventh day of April, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-eight, or within the area known as the “ mallard district,” near Martin borough, in the County of Wairarapa South, described in the New Zealand Gazette No. 25, of the ninth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-six.

SCHEDULE. Wellington Acclimatisation District. All that area in the Wellington Land District bounded towards the north-west and north generally by the Counties of Wanganui and Hawke’s Bay from the mouth of the Wangaehu River to the summit of tke Ruahine Range; thence towards the east generally by the summit of that range to the Feilding and District Acclimatisation District, as described in the New Zealand Gazette No. 38, 4tb May, 1899 ; thence towards the south-west, south-east, and northeast generally by that district and the Counties of Waipawa and Patangata to the sea at the mouth of the Waimata River ; and thence again towards the south-east, south, and west generally by the sea to the Wangaehu River aforesaid, including Kapiti and adjacent islands. The aforesaid area comprises the Counties of Hutt, Wairarapa North, Wairarapa South, Pahiatua, Eketahuna, Mauriceville, Akitio, Horowhenua, and Rangitikei, and parts of the Counties of Manawatu and Oroua, together with the Boroughs of Carterton, Foxton, Greytown, Karori, Lower Hutt, Marton, Masterton, Melrose, Onslow, Palmerston North, Pahiatua, Petone, and City of Wellington. As witness the hand of His Exoellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Native Game , License-fee, <£c., Westland District. RANFURLY, Governor. IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the Westland District, consisting of the County of Westland (excepting Lake Mahinapua and the road reserve around the shore of the said lake, and Mahinapua Creek and the road reserves on either side of the said creek), from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to sell native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Chief Postmaster at Hokitika is hereby appointed to issue the said licenses. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, dc., Whangarei District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants may be taken or killed within the Whangarei District, consisting of the Counties of Whangarei, Hobson, and Otamatea, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of ten shillings and sixpence each ; and the Postmasters at Whangarei, Waipu, Hikurangi, Mangaturoto, Paparoa, Pahi, Matakohe, Dargaville, Te Kopuru, Aratapu, and Tokatoka are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses.

And 1 do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. JAMES McGOWAN.

Regulations for Deer-shooting , Otago. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN pursuance and exercise of the powers conferred by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and “ The Animals Protection Act Amendment Act, 1881,” I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that deer (bucks or stags only) may be shot and killed within the boundaries of the Otago Acclimatisation Society’s district, subject to the following regulations and restrictions, namely:—

Regulations.

1. Licenses to shoot and kill deer (bucks or stags only) in the Otago Acclimatisation Society’s district, except within the area hereinafter described, will be issued under the hand of the Chief Postmaster at Dunedin, on the recommendation of the Secretary of the Otago Acclimatisation Society. For every such license to kill red deer a fee of £8 sterling will be charged; and no holder of any such license as aforesaid shall kill more than four stags under or by virtue of such license, and no stag with less than eight points shall be killed. And for every such license to kill fallow deer a fee of £2 sterling will be charged; and no holder of any such license as aforesaid shall kill more than four bucks under or by virtue of such license, and no buck with less than eight points shall be killed.

An additional license to kill red deer may be issued to any person at a fee of £5, and no holder of such additional license shall kill more than four stags under or by virtue of such license, and no stag with less than eight points shall be killed.

The said Chief Postmaster is hereby appointed and authorised to issue and sign the said licenses. 2. Every such license shall entitle the person named therein to kill fallow deer (bucks only), as provided in Regulation No. 1, from the 15th March, 1900, to the 30th April, 1900, aud red deer (stags only), as provided in Regulation No. 1, from the Ist April, 1900, to the 31st May, 1900. Ball-cartridge only to be used. 3. No doe, hind, or fawn will be allowed to be killed on any pretext whatever, and no dogs will be allowed to accompany either the licensee or any attendant he may have with him.

4. The licensee must give notice to the said Chief Postmaster of the date on which it is his intention to stalk deer; such notice to be posted, or delivered, or telegraphed three clear days before such date. 5. Nothing herein contained shall extend to authorising any person to sell any deer or portion thereof. 6. No deer shall be shot within an area containing about 24,800 acres in one block, being parts of the Mid-Hawea, Longs'lip, Lower Hawea, and Lindis Districts, plans of which area will be issued by the Secretary of the Otago Acclimatisation Society to persons to whom licenses to shoot deer are granted. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this thirteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. J. G. WARD.

Mangonui-Whangaroa Acclimatisation District defined. RANFURLY, Governor. IN exercise and pursuance of the powers and authorities vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby appoint those parts of the said colony described in the Schedule hereto to be a district under the said “Animals Protection Act, 1880”; and I do further appoint such district to be known as the Mangonui-Whangaroa Acclimatisation District. SCHEDULE. Mangonui-Whangaroa Acclimatisation District. All that area comprised within the Counties of Mangonui and Whangaroa. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this eighteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. J. CARROLL.

Shooting Season for Imported and Native Game, Licensefee, dc., Mangonui-Whangaroa District. RANFURLY, Governor.

IN exercise of the powers vested in me by “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” and the Acts amending the same, I, Uchter John Mark, Earl of Ranfurly, the Governor of the Colony of New Zealand, do hereby notify that cock pheasants and quail may be taken or killed within the Mangonui-Whangaroa District, consisting of the Counties of Mongonui and Whangaroa, from the first day of May, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirty-first day of July, one thousand nine hundred, both inclusive (subject, nevertheless, to the restrictions in the said Acts mentioned). And I do further notify that licenses to take or kill such game within the said district shall be issued on payment of the sum of ten shillings each, and that licenses to sell game and native game shall be issued on payment of the sum of five pounds each; and the Postmasters at Mongonui, Whangaroa, and Kaitaia are hereby appointed to sign and issue the said licenses. And I do further declare that native game, excepting tui, huia, white heron, and crested grebe, may be taken or killed within the above-mentioned district from the thirty-first day of March, one thousand nine hundred, to the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred, both days inclusive. As witness the hand of His Excellency the Governor, this sixteenth day of March, one thousand nine hundred. J. CARROLL.

Inspectors of Factories appointed. Department of Labour, Wellington, 20th March, 1900. HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint the under-mentioned persons to be Inspectors under “ The Factories Act, 1894,” and to assign to them the districts set opposite their names, viz.:— Name. District. Sergeant Walter Henry The North Island of the CoHaddrell lony of New Zealand, and the islands adjacent thereto. Constable William Robert Ditto. Lowry R. J. SEDDON, Minister of Labour.

Licensing Officer under “ The Arms Act , 1880," appointed. Police Department, Wellington, 13th March, 1900. HIS Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint Sergeant Walter Henry Hadlrell, of the New Zealand Police Force, to be a Licensing Officer under “ The Arms Act, 1880.” james McGowan.

Notice respecting Native and Imported Game. Colonial Secretary’s Office, Wellington, 20th March, 1900. THE attention of sportsmen, game-dealers, and others is called to the provisions of “The Animals Protection Act Amendment Act, 1889,’’ and of “ The Animals Protection Act Amendment Act, 1895,” which are now in force. A digest of the chief of such provisions is subjoined, viz.: — “ The Animals Protection Act Amendment Act, 1889.” Section 4. No person shall kill, destroy, or shoot at any game or native game with anything but a shoulder-gun, and no such gun must exceed size No. 10 at muzzle, or be fitted with barrels exceeding 36 in. in length. No gun shall exceed 10 lb. in weight. Any person offending against this provision is liable to a penalty not exceeding £lO. Section 5. No person shall sell any native game, or take or kill any native game for the purpose of sale, without previously taking out the required license. Penalty not exceeding £2O. Section 6. No sale of native game shall take place prior to the Ist May and subsequent to the Ist August in any year. If any person hold a license to sell game— i.e., imported game—he is not liable to pay a second fee on taking out a license to sell native game. But both licenses must be taken out if it is intended to sell both kinds of game. “ The Animals Protection Act Amendment Act, 1895.” Section 6. Section 12 of “ The Animals Protection Act, 1880,” is repealed. No person can now sell game, or dispose thereof for any gain or reward, unless he be the holder of a license to sell such game. Penalty not exceeding £2O. J. CARROLL, For Colonial Secretary.

Name. Offence. Where and when tried. Sentence. 1900. Francis Smart ... Assault with intent to commit Sup. Court, Auckland, 26 Feb. Bill ignored. Anderson Peacock, alias John Anderson Forgery 2 years’ labour. Peacock, alias John Henry Anderson Peacock Richard Harris ... Theft from the person w 3 years’ labour. Joseph Currie Lynch Theft „ u 6 months’ labour. John Powell Attempted suicide ... „ To come up when called on. Alfred George Ellis Theft 2 years’ labour. James Docherty, alias Robert Mayberry | Theft from a dwelling 1 Theft from a steamer . I 6 months’ labour on each 1 charge (concurrent). 18 months’ labour. Thomas Fitzroy Desmond, alias Thomas Breaking and entering, and a „ Fitzroy theft John Joseph Callanan ... Attempted suicide ... „ y To come up when called on. 4 months’ labour. John Brockbank ... Assault with intent to do y grievous bodily harm George Covell ... ... ... j Wilfully breaking a window 1 Breaking and entering, and 1 theft ) U » f To come up when called 1 on, and pay for damage. Alexander Augustus Jones Breaking and entering w 27 Feb. 18 months’ labour. Thomas Robertson, alias Roberts Joseph Welsh ... ... ... ) Attempted theft “ • 9 months’ labour. William Brown, aliis Wiremu Paraone jParaoue Pairama ... ... j Assault and robbery " » Acquitted. Harry Tuesday, alias Ihare Turei Horse-stealing „ y 2 years’ labour. Jonn Brain, alias James Graham Burglary y George Sievewright Assault with intent to rape ... 0 28 Feb. 4 years' labour. Ambrose Bearpark, alias Henry John Assaulting police 1 Mar. 4 months’ labour. Brocklesby, alias Bearpath, alias Henry Roberts William Keori ... Breaking and entering, and y 2 Mar. 2 years’ labour. theft Fredeidck James Carr, alias James Carr Theft of bicycle u y 6 months' labour. Bold Schofield ... ... Assault causing actual bodily y 10 years’ labour. harm Walter Mark Kenny ... ... > Peter Morgan May Helen Mills ... Thomas Hunt ... ... ... V William Reid James Reid Breaking and entering * 3 Mar. Acquitted. Charles Campbell ... ... 7 Mar. y Thomas Alfred Dudley ... George Harrison... ... ... 1 Perjury It * 6 Mar. 4 months’ labour. Samuel Bullen ... ... ... t Breaking and entering, and y y Acquitted. William Henry Eyrs ... ... 1 theft Ah Goe ... Grievous bodily harm „ y 8 Mar. 12 months’ labour. Charles Grant Daley Breach of Bankruptcy Act (3 „ y 9 Mar. 18 months’ labour on each charges) charge (cumulative). 18 months' labour on each f Horse-stealing and theft (3 Sup. Court. Gisborne, 8 Feb. Walter Stannard ... ... 1 charges) charge (concurrent). ( Horse-stealing „ u 9 Feb. Acquitted. James Madder Theft from the person „ M y Whareapapa Tawhiao ... Indecent assault „ y John Cleary Theft 10 Feb. y Arthur Speed, alias James Marshall, Theft from a dwelling (2 chgs) Sup. Court Napier, 26 Feb. 2 years’ labour on each alias James Jackson charge (concurrent), to commence on expiration of present sentence. (See Police Gazette, 1898, page 174.) William Wilson ... Forgery and uttering u n 2 years’ labour. Claude Lewis Thett of a horse 1 year’s labour. Hoard Pati Theft of a horse Acquitted. Arthur Lawry Breaking and entering, and „ „ y 2 years’ probation. theft of bicycle Henry Hamden, alias AndrewF.Gallagher Theft of bicycle WelBey Yullett ... Breaking and entering, and 1 theft !• Escaping from custody J J12 mo’s’ labour 1 conHenry Thompson, alias Harry Thomson j U • 1 6 « » 1 current. Frederick Williams Forgery and uttering „ y 2 vears’ probation. Paa Cattle-stealing „ y 27 Feb. Acquitted. William Hoskins Marriott Uttering forged totalisator „ y 28 Feb. 2 years’ probation. tickets John Godfrey Fraud „ y Acquitted. William Cain Carnally knowing a girl Dist. Court, Wanganui, 5 Mar. y George Alexander Hobbs Carnally knowing a girl under Sup. Court, Wellington, 5 Feb. Bill ignored. 1G years of age Arthur Reginald Wolfe ... Murder „ „ 6 Feb. Death, with recommendaHenry Hargreaves, alias Cook, alias Taylor tion to mercy. Theft 12 months’ labour. Henry Williams, alias Northoy, alias False pretences (4 charges) ... „ y 3 years’ labour on each James Norling, alias Rowling charge (concurrent). 4 months’ labour, concurJames Amos ... ... ... Theft „ y William Robert James Miller ... rent with sentence now undergoing. Forgery m 12 months’ probation. Daniel Coakley ... Assault and robbery... m Martha Tainui, alias Roper, alias Loper, Forgery 12 months’ labour. alias Harper, alias McDonald, alias Ruby Moore George Gleiser ... Theft „ y 4 months' labour, concurrent with sentence now undergoing. William Dunne ... Perjury y y 7 Feb. Acquitted. William Ah Tong Theft 8 Feb. „ Alfred Miners Attempted rape y 7 years' labour. Joseph Johnston ( u 5 Feb. Bill ignored. Charles Mackrill... Theft J 9 8 Feb. Acquitted. 15 months’ labour. James Higgins, alias William Higgins, alias O’Connor * ■ ( Daniel George Lewis Theft y 9 months' probation, j 4 months’ labour. 1 Nolle prosequi entered. (3 years' labour James Egan ... ... ... j Forgery . . . John Cooper Jowett, alias McIntyre, J Theft alias Dawson t False pretences * ” ” 1 Nolle prosequi entered. Sarah Jessie Buck Arson „ . 13, 16 Feb. Two juries disagreed. New Attempted suicide ... trial ordered at next sittings. Hilma Silvius Sup. Court, Blenheim, 7 Mar. To come up when called on. Bernard Duffy *... John Frederick Lund ... ... 1 Breaking and entering Breaking and entering 1 • ' ■ 6 months’ probation. (18 mouths’ labour on each Theft ) * * " 1 charge (concurrent). 1 Theft from the person * * » Bill ignored.

RETURN OF PRISONERS TRIED AT THE SUPREME AND DISTRICT COURTS, 1900.

Name. Offence. Where and when tried. Sentence. 1900. Richmond Hata Momoh... Forgery (3 charges) ... Sup. Court, Christch’ch, 12 Feb. 12 months’ labour on each charge (concurrent). Lawrence William Jennings Theft . 3 months' labour. Ewart Giork Hansen Breaking and entering, and m n » 3 months’ labour. theft To come up when called on. Shooting with intent „ „ „ James Sutton Theft (3 charges) * 6 months’ labour on each charge (concurrent). Frederick Cooper, alias Cameron, alias Forgery (2 charges) ... » 2 years’ labour on each charge (concurrent). Robert Charles Peterson... Breaking and entering, and " " M 3 months' labour on each theft (2 charges) charge (concurrent). Amelia Emilv Blank Forgery and uttering B months’ probation. Arthur Jonathan Lilley ... Theft 6 months’ labour. Matthew Brosnahan Breaking and entering, and ) theft f 6 months’ probation. Albert Willis ... ... ... 1 Claude Hulme Charles Bennett ... James Chapman, alias Stewart ... Theft * ■ » 3 months’ labour. 6 months’ probation and costs. Uttering a counterfeit coin ... I/ If H 1 mouth’s labour. Adam Shott Arson " Proceedings stayed, owing to accused being a lunatic. Thomas McNamara Theft (2 charges) ... ~) Bills ignored. Thomas O'Connor \ II " " Michael Dundon ... „ (1 charge) ... J „ „ 13 Feb. Acquitted. Frederick William Dennett Attempted rape Thomas James McGinity Theft 11 » m Fraudulent bankruptcy „ " II It Theft from an office... Sup. Court, Timaru, 6 Feb. 4 months’ labour. Harold Bayl alias Smith < ... False pretences >2 charges) ... » 2 years’ labour on each charge (concurrent). Michael Hamilton indecent assault Acquitted. John Miles ... ... ... j Theft from a dwelling 1 . J Bill ignored, t Acquitted. Robert Mahone ... Michael James Morrissey ... f 9 months’ labour, each. James Cooper ... ... ... ) Bartholomew O’Loughlin Indecent assault „ 12 strokes of a birch rod, and to come up for further sentence when called on. James McClymont Attempted suicide ... „ Bound over to keep the Thomas Cordue ... Theft from the person Theft j. . . 7 Feb. 12 mouths’ probation. I 6 months’ labour. Max Barak ... .. ... j II II II 1 Nolle prosequi entered. 4 years’ labour. Indecent assault * „ » Mary Ann Landells Hugh Anderson ... Arson Theft from a dwelling „ „ 8 Feb. Sup. Court, Dunedin, 20 Feb. Acquitted. 6 mouths’ labour. 2 years’ labour. George Ross, alias Arthur George Hinge, "ii " alias Thompson Theft from the person " " " 4 months’ labour. Ah Pan ... Housebreaking, theft, and ii ,i ii Lewis Cameron, alias Robert Cameron mischief False pretences "ii y 9 months’ labour. McKenzie William Filewood, alias Williams, alias Wilson, alias Watson Housebreaking and theft (2 charges) - 2 years’ labour on each charge (cumulative). Francis Heriot Laing Forgery and uttering (6 chgs) * charge (concurrent). Peter Robert Dewar Theft (3 charges) » 6 months’ labour on each charge (concurrent). George Robinson... Personating a voter ... . „ 27 Feb. Fined £10. Frank Hodges Henry Wong Gye Unlawfully wounding False pretences (2 charges) ... I 1' » 10 months’ labour on each charge (concurrent). John Bowler Patrick McKay ... Theft Breaking into a dwelling with » Acquitted. 12 months’ labour. intent to intimidate „ „ 2 Mar. Acquitted. Thomas Gallaway Murder Thomas Dawson ... Unlawfully wounding a „ 3 Mai • n John Thomas Milburn ... Wong Lye Kong ... ... William Anderson, alias “ Curly Bill ” ... Manslaughter Theft of gold... Horse stealing Sup. Court, Invercargill, 6 Feb. 2 months’ labour. 6 mouths’ labour. William James Compton Attempted suicide ... " " u Frank Patrick Loftus Personating an elector „ " " William Richard Brooks... Rape ... „ „ 7 Feb. 7 years' labour. Thomas John Henderson Wilfully killing a horse „ ,, 8 Feb. Colin Gerrard „ h ii y

RETURN OF PRISONERS TRIED AT THE SUPREME AND DISTRICT COURTS, 1900 -continued

Gaol, aucl Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. j Native of Trade. Born. Height Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. Auckland — William Henry Ejrs Auckland 26/2/00 theft acquit’d at S.C. N. Zealand fisherman .. 1881 5 H fair fair blue .. medium 2p.c. Stout build ; defective vision right eye ; dagger and heart on each arm. (See Police Gazette, 1899, Thomas James .. Auckland 6/2/00 stowaway 1 month Sydney .. miner 1880 5 5£ fresh .. light brown blue thick page 98.) Large mouth. Tibus Antonius Plavanesei Auckland 6/2/00 stowaway 1 month Roumania miner 1877 5 44 fresh .. light brown blue medium Two scars over right eye. James William McCarthy Auckland 6/2/00 stowaway 1 month N. S. Wales fireman 1871 5 4 fresh .. light brown grey • • Roman .. Large mouth ; scar on head and left elbow. Ernest Stanton .. Auckland 6/2/00 stowaway 1 month England .. ship’s cook.. 1871 5 2* fresh .. dark brown brown .. broad Large mouth; left eye blind; scar corner of right Jeremiah Hayes.. Auckland 6/2/00 stowaway 1 month Ireland miner 1863 5 5f dark .. black dark br. medium eye. Three upper front teeth out; scar over right eye; Robert John Galbraith Auckland 20/2/00 drunkenness.. fine, or 7 days Scotland .. labourer 1871 5 6? fair fair blue medium sailor, &c., on right arm ; right middle finger gone. Stout build ; two upper front teeth out; defective found cn licensed prefine, or 7 days vision l*ft eye. Sentences cumulative. Bassett Charles Yoretb Auckland mises being prohibited 12/12/99 default of maintenance 1 month England .. bootmaker .. 1864 5 4 sallow .. fair grpy • • medium Scar on nose. Arrested 6th February, 1900. John Gane Auckland 28/2/00 fighting fine, or 1 week 1 p.c. (See Police Gazette , 1900, page 11.) Charles Campbell Auckland 26/2/00 breaking and entering, acquit’d at S.C. See Police Gazette, 1900, page 39. and theft Kate Hinch Auckland 9/1/00 theft 2 months , . See Police Gazette, 1900, page 19. Mary Stewart, alias Mar Ann Steeman Thames 10/3/99 idle and disorderly person 12 months England .. prostitute .. 1847 5 i ruddy .. dark brown, turning grey blue medium 13 p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1899, page 54.) Sydney Herbert Hansen .. Helensville .. 12/1/00 theft 2 months N. Zealand labourer 1872 5 n fresh .. dark brown blue .. medium 3 p.c. Two birds cn tree, &c., cn right arm; mermaid, &c., on left arm. (See Police Gazette, 1899, Charles Frederick Smith Auckland 5/3/00 assault fine, or 7 days Auckland .. labourer 1870 5 H fresh, red brown .. small page 150 ) 12 p.c. Stout build ; shield, flags, &c., on right arm; Chase James Gleeson .. Cambridge .. 10/3/00 freckled M. McMANUS, &c., on left arm. (See Police Gazette, 1898, page 78.) assault fined and disN. Zealand stock-driver 1877 5 94 fresh .. black hazel .. pointed .. 1 p.c. Scar on right little finger. (See Police Gazette, Thomas Finnegsn Auckland 13/10/99 chargi d 1899, page 118.) assault 1 week Ireland seaman 1856 5 3 swarthy black grey • • medium 5 p.c. An upper front tooth out; scar on nose; Matthew Leonard Auckland 20/11/99 13/2/00 theft 4 months crucifix on chest; banner, bracelet, &c., on right arm; emblem, &c., on left arm. (See Police Gazette, 1889, page 214 ) theft 1 month England .. labourer 1858 5 61 1 fresh .. turning grey It. grey medium Stout build ; wreath, &c., on light arm. Sentences Henry Barstow, alias York, assaulting police 1 month concurrent. Auckland 13/2/00 habitual drunkenness.. 1 month .. See Police Gazette, 1900, page 50. alias Turner Emma Agnes Bailer Auckland 13/3/00 theft discharged Victoria .. 1874 5 2 fair fair blue small Slight build. Michael Carey, alias Auckland 12/3/00 habitual drunkenness.. fine, or 7 days Ireland labourer 1833 5 5 sallow.. dark brown brown .. thick 14 p.c. Left arm and two fingers crippled. (See O’Brien Auckland Police Gazette, 1898, page 212.) John Corrigan .. 12/3/00 habitual drunkenness.. 7 days Scotland .. fireman 1874 5 2f fresh .. black dark br. long,thin 1 p.c. Scar on head; PC on right arm; cross, &c., Kepa .. Papakura .. 13/3/00 on left arm, and anchor on hand. fighting fine, or 6 days N. Zealand labourer 1855 5 8f copper.. black dark br. flat 3 p.c. Stout build; cross on left hand. (See Police John Joseph Callanan Gazette, 1880, page 222.) Auckland 17/3/00 drunk and disorderly .. discharged , , See Police Gazette , 1900, page 63. Eliza Lestrange Auckland 5/3/00 drunkenness .. 14 days •• • • • • .. See Police Gazette, 1900, page 63. Thames — Thomas Solan, alias Nolan Thames 7/3/00 drunkenness .. fine, or 7 days • • . .. . . 9 p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1900, page 63.)

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE FORTNIGHT ENDED 17th MARCH, 1900.

Gaol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. Bom. ■+3 A be. ’3 W Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. Gisborne — Tekiteki Maiti ,. Tologa Bav .. 5/2/00 theft 30 days N. Zealand labourer 1884 ft. in. 5 4 copper.. black brown .. long, flat John McLean Gisborne 5/3/00 drunkenness .. fine, or 48 hours Scotland .. labourer 1833 5 6 fresh .. grey blue medium John Kelly Gisborne 5/3/00 drunkenness .. 7 days •• •• •• •• •• •• •• • • Several p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1900, page 53.) William Little .. Gisborne 9/3/00 theft convicted and N. Zealand labourer 1885 5 fair fair grey .. long Francis O’Connell Gisborne 10/1/00 assault discharged fine, or 30 days Ireland labourer 1860 5 6 fair fair blue .. long Napier — 20/2/00 John Henry Brookes Napier assault 14 days . . 4 p.c. Sentences cumulative. (See Police Gazette, John Walsh Napier 19/2/00 9/3/00 cruelty to a horse drunkenness .. 4 days 48 hours Ireland labourer 1864 5 7i fresh .. brown It. blue medium, 1900, page 20.) Right thumb-nail crushed; scar on back of head; Henry Brown, alias Harry Napier 27/1/00 drunkenness .. 24 hours Africa sailor 1855 5 n swarthy dark brown brown .. slightly Pug medium, stout build. (See Police Gazette, 1900, page 51.) 2 p.c. Cross, &c.,on kneecap ; unfinished shield, &c., Brown Charles Hewald, alias Chas. Napier 17/1/00 indecent language 2 months Prussia groom and 1860 5 fair fair brown .. wide nostrils large, on left arm ; wen on head ; bald. 5 p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1894, page 170.) Botchell Thomas Slater, alias Thos. Napier 18/12/99 obscene language false pretences 2 months (concurrent) 3 months England .. labourer carpenter .. 1832 5 fresh .. white brown .. drooping large 5 p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1886, page 32 ; 1894, page Ashton Slater, alias Slator Hohepa Rairi Port Awanui 15/9/99 false pretences (3 chgs) 3 mo’s on each N. Zealand labourer 1880 5 7 It.copper black brown .. long 185, as Slator.) Eyes close together; prominent jaws; lower teeth Wanganui — Frederick William Jones., Wanganui .. 12/12/99 false pretences 3 months N. Zealand printer 1874 5 9 fresh .. dark brown grey .. medium irregular; marks of cuts on second and third left fingers; speaks good English. First and second sentence cumulative. 1 p.c. Scars on left shin ; left arm has been broken. Joseph Henry Murray Foxton 27/2/00! assault with intent to corn’d for trial N. Zealand labourer 1879 5 freckled sandy blue medium Scars on forehead over left eye, on left thumb and Arthur Birkley .. Foxton 6/3/00 commit rape drunkenness ., 3 days on each England .. seaman 1874 5 8 fresh .. chestnut .. brown .. medium forefinger. Bailed. Female’s head, Faith, Hope, and Charity, bit, horseWellington — William N. Hawthorne .. Palmerston N. 15/9/99 furious riding damaging uniform false pretences (2 chgs) (cumulative) 3 mo’s on each N. Zealand carpenter .. 1881 5 9£ dark .. dark brown .. large shoe, &c./on left arm. 1 p.c. Sentences cumulative. (See Police Gazette, Thomas Kilcoyne Palmerston N. 15/9/99 false pretences (2 chgs) 3 mo’s on each England .. jockey 1875 5 1 fair fair grey .. broad 1899, page 181.) 1 p.c. Lame in right leg. Sentences cumulative. Henry Tofts Wellington .. 11/12/99 theft (2 charges) 3 mo’s on each N. Zealand blacksmith 1876 5 4* fair light brown bluemedium (See Police Gazette, 1896, pRge 89.) Star on upper left arm. Sentences concurrent. Joseph Bunting .. Wellington .. 11/12/99 drunkenness .. 3 months Ireland fireman 1858 5 2 fresh .. brown grey grey .. medium 2 p.c. Blue mark on forehead ; anchor on left hand. Charles Tong Eketahuna .. 11/12/99 obscene language 3 months England .. labourer 1830.5 fresh .. grey grey .. medium Flags, &c., on right arm; female, heart, &c., on left Daniel Walter Sullivan .. Wellington .. 7/2/00 theft 1 month N. Zealand seaman 1876 5 4 dark .. dark brown .. small MH over BB on right arm ; M HOW on right wrist; Ernest Albert Stevens Wellington .. 22/2/00 assault 14 days N. Zealand labourer 1880 5 5i fair light brown grey .. large star on left arm. Scar on right wrist. John Dick Popple ton Levin 15/1/00 assault 7 days N. Zealand groom 1865 6 0 fresh .. brown hazel .. medium Scar on right thumb and left wrist. Arrested 23rd Charles Hillson .. Wellington .. 1/3/00 insulting language default of maintenance 14 days remanded N. Zealand labourer 1867 5 6| dark .. dark brown brown .. large February, 1900. Sentences concurrent. CH on right arm.

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE FORTNIGHT ENDED 17th MARCH, 1900 -continued.

Gaol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. Height. Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. Wellington — continued. ft. in. brown .. Morris Ashton .. Wellington .. 7/3/00 theft 14 days England .. seaman 1854 5 7f fair grey medium Scar on left arm. Discharged to ship. William Watson, alias Wilkins, alias Amos Sutton John Grey Wanganui .. 14/3/99 housebreaking 15 months England .. labourer 1842 5 6J dark .. dark brown dk. blue medium Several p.c. (See Police Gazette , 1894, page 13.) Masterton .. 8/12/99 drunk and disorderly .. assault obscene language 14 days 1 month 3 months N. S. Wales labourer 1871 5 8 fair light brown grey .. large Scar over left eye. Two first sentences remitted. James Martin .. Wellington .. 19/1/00 indecency 2 months England .. carpenter .. 1830 5 5i fresh .. grey brown .. large Partly bald. Peter Chapman .. Wellington .. 16/3/00 theft remanded Sydney .. message- boy 1885 4 10* fair, freckled light brown grey .. small Picton — Bernard Duffy .. Blenheim .. 7/3/00 shopbreaking and theft 6 mo. probation and cost of prosecution * \ * * * * * * Scar on leg. (See Police Gazette , 1900, page 21.) Hilma Silvius Blenheim 7/3/00 attempted suicide to come up when called on N. Zealand domestio servant 1883 5 0 ruddy .. fair blue medium James Pert Blenheim .. 27/2/00 obscene language 7 days England .. labourer 1855 5 5} sandy .. fair grey .. prominent Scar on forehead. Hokitika— ' John Kelly, alias “ Kelly the Rake,” &o. Reefton 7/12/99 drunkenness vagrancy 7 days 3 months Ireland labourer 1835 5 3| sallow .. brown, turning grey grey .. medium Numerous p.c. Sentences cumulative. (See Police Gazette, 1899, page 273.) Joseph, alias James, Charters Lyttelton — Hokitika 8/2/00 drunkenness profane language 7 days 1 month * * * * 2 p.c. Sentences cumulative. (See Police Gazette, 1900, page 41.) Mary McLaughlin, alias Christchurch 27/2/00 obscene language 7 days . . .. . . 9 p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1900, page 41.) Portelli Arthur Heasman, alias Gillam Ashburton .. 24/2/00 drunkenness .. indecency 24 hours 14 days (concurrent) remanded England .. labourer 1859 5 4f fair light brown dk. grey medium 2 p.c. Woman’s head (in wreath) on right arm ; coat of-arms on left arm. William P. Hoggard, alias William Hoggard Christchurch 8/3/00 assault and robbery N. Zealand cabinetmaker 1869 5 8* fair fair, curly .. blue .. medium 2 p.c. Bailed. Photographed at Lyttelton, 9/2/00. Christina Lawson Christchurch 11/11/99 drunkenness .. 3 months Scotland .. prostitute .. 1858 5 1 fresh .. dark brown brown .. pug Numerous p.c. Alexander Martin, alias Christchurch 26/2/00 begging 14 days Scotland .. labourer 1860 5 8* fair fair blue .. large Repeatedly convicted. James McLellan Frank Smith Christchurch 12/2/00 utteringcounterfeitcoin 1 month England .. painter 1857 5 2 swarthy dark brown brown .. medium 2 p.c. Bracelet on right wrist; FS, anchor, and C on left wrist. (See Police Gazette, 1881, page 182.) Thomas O’Connor Christchurch 8/3/00 assault and robbery .. remanded N. Zealand plumber 1877 6 0* swarthy dark brown grey .. large Warts on back of right hand and on first finger of left band. John Miller Christohurch 6/3/00 vagrancy remanded N. Zealand hairdresser 1874 5 8| i dark .. dark brown brown .. large Dot on right wrist; anchor, star, &c., on left arm; bracelet on left wrist; first finger of right hand broken. Andrew R. Murray Lyttelton 10/3/00 absent from ship 7 days Scotland .. fireman 1874 5 9| fresh .. dark brown blue .. medium Man and woman on breast; eagle, woman in kilts, &o., on right arm ; lighthouse, &c., on left arm. Susan Malcolm .. Christchuroh 28/2/00 drunkenness .. 14 days England .. servant 1848 5 0 fair brown, turndk. blue pointed .. 7 p.c. Scar on left arm ; no teeth. Wm. Warner, alias Gregory Christchurch 16/2/00 theft 1 month .. ing grey .. • • Numerous p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1900, page 52.)

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE FORTNIGHT ENDED 17th MARCH, 1900 -continued.

Gaol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried When. Offence. . Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. Height. Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. Lyttelton — continued. Neils Ludwig.afiasLudwick Christchurch 1 9/3/00 illegally on premises .. 7 days Denmark .. labourer 1829 ft. in. 5 n fresh .. black, turngrey .. large Numerous p.c. Ellen Croton Lyttelton 1G/2/00 damaging property 1 month England .. matron 1834 5 1§ dark .. ing grey grey brown .. large Selina Haydon .. .. Lyttelton 7/3/00 drunkenness .. remanded Ireland matron 1837 5 4 dark .. grey grey .. large Scar on left cheek. Alexander Marr .. Christchurch 17/2/00 j vagrancy 1 month Ireland labourer 1860 5 6 dark .. dark, curly.. brown .. medium Malcolm McKinley Christchurch 14/11/99; default of maintenance 2 months Scotland .. labourer 1861 5 8ft fair fair, curly .. It. blue medium 4 p.c. Arrested 17th January, 1900. Timaru — Patrick Troy Waimate 22/2/00 drunk and disorderly .. 14 days Ireland labourer 1858 5 7 ft fair fair blue long Several p.c. (See Police Gazette , 1899, page 163.) Oamaru — Annie Hall Oamaru 10/3/00 drunkenness .. discharged Scotland .. married 1840 4 9 sallow .. grey grey .. medium 1 p.c. for drunkenness. James Kennedy .. Oamaru 12/3/00 false pretences remanded Ireland iabourer 1860 5 6ft fresh .. brown blue medium Bailed. George Freeman Oamaru 13/3/00 entering hotel when pro48 hours N. Zealand groom 1870 5 6ft sallow .. brown blue medium 3 p.c. hibited person Dunedin — Thomas Dawson Dunedin 26/2/00 26/2/00 wounding with in'ent to acquitted Dunedin .. labourer 1879 5 10 fair fair grey .. medium See Police Gazette , 1900, page 12. Thomas Galloway Dunedin do bodily harm murder acquitted Scotland .. engineer 1839 5 7f sallow .. grey blue medium Scar on left arm. James Bowles Dunedin 26/2/00 theft acquitted N. Zealand hotel servant 1878 5 4 sallow .. brown nlue long, Mark of dog-bite on left arm. Jane Whittaker .. Dunedin 8/2/00 vagrancy 1 month .. • • .. prominent 22 p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1900, page 53.) John Stewart Dunedin 10/2/00 breach of prohibition order breach of railway byfine, or! month Ireland bootmaker 1874 5 Of pale dark brown light br. medium 6 p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1899, page 206.) Sam Hoi Dagg .. Dunedin 19/2/00 fine, or 2 mo’s China cook 1850 5 4| olive .. bl ick almond flat Birth-mark on side of forehead ; T on left ear ; little John R jbertsou .. Middlemarch 3/3/00 laws horse-stealing remanded N. Zealand farm-hand 1886 5 4 fair light brown grey .. medium finger left hand deformed. Mole on 1 ft side of back. Charles Edward Rayner .. Dunedin 5/3/00 drunkenness.. remanded England .. sailor 1851 5 5£ sallow .. dark brown blue long Sailor and dancing-girl on right arm; cut on foreArthur Ede Outram 6/3/00 theft remanded England .. farm-labo’rer 1874 5 6£ fair brown grey .. medium head. Large cut under left foot. Ole Martin Olsen Port Chalmers 8/3/00 drunkenness .. fine, or 24 hours Norway .. cook and 1874 5 7£ fair , fair blue .. long Dancing-girl, ship, &o., on left arm ; OK, MO on Andre w Devlin Dunedin 9/3/00 drunkenness .. fine, or 48 hours Scotland .. steward sailor 1872 5 9 fair brown blue .. medium right hand. Ballet-girl on right arm ; toes on both feet broken. Caroline Brown .. Dunedin 9/3/00 drunkenness .. fine, or 24 hours Ireland • • 1868 5 2 fair brown blue .. long Scar on forehead. Ann Wilson Dunedin 15/3/00 breach of city by-law .. fine, or 1 month Ireland 1836 4 10 dark .. grey grey .. medium Invercargill — Martin Hurley .. Invercargill.. 27/7/99 abusive behaviour fine, or 14 days N. Zealand blindmak^r 1881 5 2ft fair light brown grey .. medium Birth-mark on upper lip. Fine paid.

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE FORTNIGHT ENDED 17th MARCH, 1900 -continued.