MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXVIII, Issue 1, 1 January 1904, Page 4

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.

District Constables appointed,

Bradley, Thomas Alexander, at Whangamomona, Wanganui and West Coast District, 11th December, 1903. (03/1635.) Roberts, Herbert Alfred, at Howick, Auckland District, Ist January, 1904, vice Thomas Mclnnes, resigned. (03/2072.)

Resignation. Constable Fanthorpe, Alfred Edward, No. 893, 31st December, 1903.

Rewards.

Constables P. J. McCarthy, No. 891, Kawhia; J. A• Mathew, No. 831, Te Kuiti; H. H. Hyde, No. 749, Ongaruhe; J. T. Morris, No. 878, Piriaka; and A. McPhee, No. 625, Te Awamutu, have been awarded £5 each for services in obtaining convictions for sly-grog selling in the Kingcountry. (03/1697.)

Searching of Prisoners. (Circular No. 35/03.) With a view to the prevention of persons under arrest committing suicide or injuring themselves whilst confined in police cells, special attention is directed to the necessity of prisoners being carefully searched previous to their incarceration, and, in addition to their personal effects being taken possession of, articles of clothing such as belts, braces, handkerchiefs, neckerchiefs, &c., should be secured (pro tempore). Frequent visits must also be paid to them during their incarceration and recorded in duty-book.

W. Dinnie, Commissioner of Police Wellington, 17th December, 1903. (03/1975.)

Monthly Comparative Return of Offences (Form 75). (Circular No. 36/03.) This return may be discontinued. W. Dinnie, Commissioner of Police Wellington, 21st December, 1903.

Police Districts and Stations. [The headquarters are printed in italics.]

Auckland, Waikato, and Bay of Islands District. — Auckland (Inspector J. Cullen), Aratapu, Avondale, Cambridge, Coromandel, Cowes, Dargaville, Devonport, Eden Terrace, Ellerslie, Freeman’s Bay, Hamilton, Helensville, Hikurangi, Hobsonville, Hohoura, Howick, Huntly, Kaikohe, Kaitaia, Karangahake, Kawakawa, Kawhia, Kihikihi, Mangawai, Mercer, Mangonui, Mount Roskill Road, Newmarket, Newton, Ngaruawabia, Northcote, Ohaeawai, Okupu (Great Barrier), Onehunga, Ongaruhe, Otahuhu,

Otorohanga, Paeroa, Pahi, Panmure, Papakura, Parnell, Piriaka, Ponsonby, Port Albert, Pukekohe, Raglan, Rawene, Russell, Shortland, Surrey Hills, Te Aroba, Te Awamutu, Te Kuiti, Thames, Waihi, Waipu, Waitekauri, Waiuku, Warkworth, Whangarei, Whangaroa, and Whitianga. Napier and East Coast District. Napier (Inspector E. Macdonell), Carlyle Street, Clive, Dannevirke, Gisborne, Hastings, Herbertville, Katikati, Opotiki, Ormond, Ormondville, Porongahau, Port Awanui, Rotorua, Spit (Napier), Taradale, Taupo, Tauranga, Te Puke, Te Whaiti, Tokaanu, Tolaga Bay, Tuparoa, Waikaremoana, Waipawa, Waipiro, Waipukurau, Wairoa, Weber, Wliakatane, Whatatutu, and Woodville.

Wanganui and West Coast District. — Wanganui (Inspector N. Kiely), Aramoho, Ashhurst, Bull’s, Eltham, Eeilding, Poxton, Hawera, Huuterville, Inglewood, Kimbolton, Manaia-, Mangaweka, Marton, Moawhango, Mokau, New Plymouth, Normanby, Opunake, Patea, Palmerston North, Raetihi, Rahotu, Rongotea, Shannon, Stratford, Taihape, Terrace End (Palmerston North), Waitara, Wai totara, Waverley, and Whangamomona. Wellington and Marlborough District. — Wellington (Inspector J. W. Ellison), Blenheim, Carterton, Clyde Quay (Wellington), Cullensville, Eketahuna, Featherston, Greytown North, Havelock, Johnsonville, Levin, Lower Hutt, Makuri, Mangatainoka, Manners Street (Wellington), Martinborough, Masterton, Mount Cook (Wellington), Otaki, Pahiatua, Petone, Pieton, Renwicktown, Te Nui, Upper Hutt, Thorndon Quay (Wellington), and Wellington South. Nelson and Westland District. — Greymouth (Inspector E. Wilson), Ahaura, Blackball, Brunnerton, Charleston, Collingwood, Denniston, Hokitika, Kanieri, Karamea, Kumara, Lyell, Motueka, Nelson, Okarito, Reefton, Richmond, Ross, Seddonville, Spring Grove, Stafford, Takaka, The Port (Nelson), and Westport.

Canterbury and North Otago District. — Christchurch (Inspector R. J. Gillies), Addington, Akaroa, Amberley, Ashburton, Belfast, Bingsland, Cheviot, Coalgate, Culverden, Fairlie, Geraldine, Glenavy, Hampden, Kaiapoi, Kaikoura, Kurow, Leeston, Lincoln, Lin wood, Little River, Lyttelton, Methven, New Brighton, Ngapara, Oamaru, Oxford, Papanui, Phillipstown, Pleasant Point, Rakaia, Rangiora, St. Albans, Sheffield, Southbridge, Sumner, Sydenham, Temuka, Timaru, Waimate, and Woolston.

Dunedin District. Dunedin (Central) (Inspector T. O’Brien), King Street (Dunedin), Alexandra South, Anderson’s Bay, Balclutha, Broad Bay, Caversham, Chatto Creek, Clinton, Clyde, Cromwell, Green Island, Kaitangata, Lawrence, Middlemarch, Milton, Mornington, Mosgiel, Naseby, North-east Valley, Ophir, Outram, Owaka, Palmerston South, Port Chalmers, Ravensbourne, Roslyn, Roxburgh, St. Bathan’s, St. Clair, South Dunedin, Tapanui, Waikouaiti, Waitahuna, Waitati, and Woodhaugh. Southland District. Mitchell), Arrowtown, Bluff, Gore, Half-moon Bay, Lumsden, Mataura, Nightcaps, North Invercargill, Orepuki, Otautau, Pembroke, Queenstown, Riverton, South Invercargill, Waikaia, Winton, and Wyndham. W. Dinnie, Commissioner of Police. Wellington, Ist January, 1904.

Supreme Court Criminal Sittings, 1901. Criminal sittings of the Supreme Court for the year* 1904 have been fixed as follows : (Vide New Zealand Gazette, 1903, pages 2386-2388.) Auckland, on the following days, at 11 a.m.:— Monday, Ist February. Monday, 9th May. Monday, Bth August. Monday, 21st November. New Plymouth, on the following days, at 11 a.m. : Tuesday, Ist March. Tuesday, 14th June. Monday, 26th September. Gisborne, on the following days, at 10.30 a.m. : Monday, 25th April. Thursday, Bth September. Wellington, on the following days, at 10.30 a.m. : Monday, Ist February. Monday, 25th April. Monday, Ist August. Monday, 21st November. Wanganui, on the following days, at 11 a.m. : Tuesday, Ist March. Monday, 30th May. Monday, 12th September. Napier, on the following days, at 10.30 a.m. : Monday, Ist February. Monday, 2nd May. Monday, 29th August. Palmerston North, on the following days, at 10.30 a.m. : Thursday, 11th February. Thursday, 12th May. Monday, 26th September.

Christchurch, on the following days, at 11 a.m.:— Monday, Bth February. Monday, 9th May. Monday, Ist August. Tuesday, 14th November. Timaru, on the following days, at 11 a.m.:— Tuesday, 2nd February. Tuesday, 7th June. Tuesday, 6th September. Dunedin, on the following days, at 10.30 a.m.: Monday, 22nd February. Monday, 23rd May. Monday, 22nd August. Monday, 21st November. Invercargill, on the following days, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Ist March. Tuesday, 31st May. Tuesday, 30th August. Tuesday, 29th November. Oamaru, on the following days, at 10 a.m.:— Tuesday, 2nd February. Tuesday, 16th August. Blenheim, on the following days, at 10.30 a.m. - Thursday, 3rd March. Wednesday, Bth June. Wednesday, 16th November. Nelson, on the following days, at 10.30 a.m. : Wednesday, 9th March. Wednesday, 15th June. Wednesday, 23rd November. Hokitika, on the following days, at 11 a.m. : Thursday, 3rd March. Thursday, 22nd September. If any of the days above appointed for sittings should be a public holiday, the sittings will commence on the first day after the day so appointed which is not a holiday.

District Courts Criminal Sittings. Criminal sittings of the District Courts have been fixed as follows:—

(Vide New Zealand Gazette, 1900, pages 2184 and 2185.) New Plymouth, on the second Wednesday in February, and the third Wednesday in May, August, and November, in every year.

Hawera, on the first Tuesday in February, May, August, and November in every year. Wanganui, on the third Monday in January, April, July, and October in every year. Palmerston North, on the second Wednesday in March, June, and September, and the first Tuesday in December, in every year.

(Vide New Zealand Gazette, 1903, page 1278.) Stratford, on the fourth Tuesday in February, May, August, and November. (Vide New Zealand Gazette, 1903, page 2124.) Pahiatua, on the third Thursday in March and June, and the fourth Thursday in September. (Vide New Zealand Gazette, 1900, page 2185.) Masterton, on the last Wednesday in March, June, and September, and the second Thursday in December, in every year. (Vicle Nete Zealand Gazette, 1903, page 2531.) Timaru, on the 10th November. Oamaru, on the 26th January and the 19th July. Lawrence, on the 27th May and the 22nd November. Queenstown, on the 3rd May and the 3rd November. Naseby, on the 22nd March and the 20th September. Westport, on the 11th February, 9th June, and 13th October. Greymouth, on the 16th February, 14th June, and 18th October. Hokitika, on the 17th June and the 16th December. (Vide New Zealand Gazette, 1901, page 2419.) Nelson, on the third Wednesday in the months of February, May, August, and October, at 11 a.m. Provided that in case any of the days so fixed as aforesaid shall happen to be a holiday, then the Court appointed for that day shall be holden on the first day thereafter not being a holiday.

[Note.— Returns of prisoners tried at the above Courts are to be made out by officers in charge at the places at which the Courts are held, and forwarded immediately after the sittings are over to the Commissioner of Police, Wellington, in envelopes marked “For Gazette." In the event of there being no prisoners for trial on the date appointed for the sitting of the Court, a “Nil ” return must be furnished.]

By Authority: John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.

Description. Police Watch. Owner’s Name and Address. Gazette Reference. 1903. Old silver lever hunting, “ William Cook, Hobart Town, 1851 ” (or 1852) on plate Twelve ladies’ and twenty-two gentlemen’s Waterbury, and two T. Gloster, Wellington South Page 250 S. B. Harris, Little River „ 250 nickel-silver Nickel open-faced Swiss, “ Stott, Geelong,” on face J. Nee, Dunedin 251 Gold keyless open-faced, “ To Thomas William Finch from his T. W. Finch, Auckland 268 father and mother” on inside of case 112490 Silver Rotherham keyless A. Martis, Wanganui 268 Silver Swiss keyless hunting, 11 Adams ” scratched on inside of A. B. Adams, Phillipstown " 269 6007 Silver Rotherham hunting S. W. McCallum, Devonport 269 18663 Gentlemen’s 18-carat hunting Geneva .. W. Carnie, Auckland „ 278 Nickel-silver open-faced keyless A. Maurer, Woodville „ 278 Ladies’ silver open-faced J. Radcliffe, Wellington „ 278 20102 Silver hunting Ida Parkinson, Auckland 288 62340 Geneva open-faced J. W. Cook, Auckland n 288 150255 Open-faced English lever J. Toombs, Foxton .. „ 289 25711 English lever hunting D. Murphy, Wellington „ 289 1322529 Silver lever hunting C. Jenkins, Wellington „ 289 Gold Rotherham hunting M. Richmond, Wellington „ 289 5402794 Silver Waltham hunting A. H. R. Hunt, Collingwood „ 289 17906 Gentlemen’s half-hunting gold keyless .. E. Gaspard, Auckland „ 300 73915 23835 Gentlemen’s open-faced .. .. .. ) Silver lever .. .. .. .. [ T. Menzies, Christchurch „ 301 Ladies’ gold keyless hunting, E.B. on case Silver lever hunting, “ J. Mullan ” and a date on case J. Burgess, Phillipstown „ 301 J. Mullan, Ashburton 301 Two ladies’ rolled-gold hunting ; a rolled-gold open-faced J. Renshaw, Thames „ 316 7157 Silver chronograph keyless hunting P. Scheidt, Palmerston North 317 2273422 Gentlemen’s rolled gold keyless hunting Joe Gee, Wellington « 317

LIST OF WATCHES REPORTED STOLEN DURING THE QUARTER ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1903. (For preceding list see Police Gazette, 1903, page 257.)

No. of Bicycle. Description Owner’s Name and Address. Police Gazette Reference. 2865 Gentlemen’s American W. Currie, Auckland 1903. Page 250 Gentlemen’s Star J. W. Massey, Christchurch „ 251 518 Gentlemen’s Bell .. R. Mayne, Christchurch „ 289 796 Gentlemen’s Zealandia M. Spillane, Christchurch „ 289 69 Gentlemen’s Bell .. F. A. Thorne, Christchurch „ 289 Gentlemen’s Kent R. Haliburton, Sydenham „ 301 7149 Gentlemen’s Red Bird A. Allison, Kaiapoi.. „ 301 93684 Gentlemen’s Raleigh Road-racer E. Parker, Blenheim „ 316 610902 Gentlemen’s Massey-Harris .. W. Hurle, New Plymouth J. Meagher, Christchurch „ 317 Gentlemen’s Wolfe, American make „ 317 2172 Gentlemen’s Gamage L. Russell, Christchurch „ 317 109 Gentlemen’s drivers J. T. Brown, Christchurch ,, 317 195347 Gentlemen’s Swift P. Ryde, Christchurch „ 317 Gentlemen’s Nyack, 1901 make F. Scott, Palmerston „ 317 1149 Gentlemen’s Record G. Gordon, Invercargill „ 317

LIST OF BICYCLES REPORTED STOLEN DURING THE QUARTER ENDED 31st DECEMBER, 1903. (For preceding list see Police Gazette, 1903, page 257.)

Name of Offender. Where tried. When. Offence. ( Sentence. Native of Trade. P U o « Height. Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose. Distinguishing Marks, Ac. Wilkinson, Henry .. Papakura .. 7/12/03 theft to come up N. Zealand grocer 1883 ft. in. 5 6 dark .. dark blue medium Wharemate, Kapawiahe Te Puke 11/12/03 theft when called on fine, or 1 month N. Zealand labourer 1853 5 6 dark br. iron-grey .. brown .. straight Large mouth ; stout build. Roleton, Henry John Paeroa 17/12/03 theft to come up N. Zealand butcher-boy 1888 5 3 fair brown brown .. medium Martin, Archibald Walter Napier 15/12/03 theft when called on fined Is. Australia .. labourer 1885 5 5 sallow .. dark blue medium Stewart Magill, Archibald .. Napier 15/12/03 theft convicted and N. Zealand schoolboy .. 1890 5 0 swarthy dark brown .. medium McNamara, John .. Napier 29/12/03 theft discharged to come up Ireland sailor 1866 5 9 fair, light brown blue medium Rawiri, Pakoro Raetihi 11/12/03 theft when called on fine, or 1 month N. Zealand labourer 1885 5 7 florid copper.. black brown .. broad Stewart, Charles .. Timaru 7/12/03 false pretences convicted and Scotland .. surveyor’s 1870 5 6 fresh .. brown, turngrey .. medium Tattoo-mark resembling a crown on left wrist. Hull, George Christchurch 10/12/03 theft discharged 6 mo. probat’n N. Zealand assistant labourer 1880 5 8 fresh .. ing grey brown brown .. medium Has been in the Imperial army. Webster, Margaret Christchurch 1/12/03 no lawful means of supsent to Army Ireland prostitute .. 1845 5 3 sallow .. grey blue large See Police Gazette , 1903, page 200. Harvey, Jessie Christchurch 1/12/03 port no lawful means of supHome sent to Army Scotland .. prostitute .. 1866 5 0 fresh .. grey hazel .. small See Police Gazette, 1903, page 263. Clements, Albert .. Christchurch 2/12/03 port breach of the peace Home fined 10s. N. Zealand cabman 1879 5 9 fair fair blue small M. S. on left hand. (See Police Gazette , 1898, Trengrove, Frederick Christchurch 2/12/03 breach of the peace fined 10s. England .. cabman 1872 5 0* dark .. dark brown .. small page 110.) Morris, Mary Christchurch 10/12/03 wilful damage fined 10s. Ireland domestic .. 1877 5 6 fresh .. dark hazel .. medium Hoskings, Francis .. Christchurch 12/10/03 no lawful means of to come up England .. labourer 1848 5 44 fresh .. brown grey .. medium See Police Gazette, 1903, page 115. Andrews, Catherine Christchurch 14/12/03 support soliciting prostitution when called on fined 20s., or N. Zealand prostitute .. 1876 5 4| sallow .. light brown hazel .. pointed See Police Gazette , 1903, page 318. Ward, William Christchurch 16/12/03 theft 7 days fined 20s., and N. Zealand tailor 1884 5 84 pale dark grey .. small Wilson, George Christchurch 16/12/03 theft costs fined 20s., and N. Zealand packer 1882 5 6$ fresh .. brown grey .. medium Parkes, Frank Winton 7/12/03 theft costs sent to indusN. Zealand schoolboy .. 1891 5 0 fair fair blue medium Small mouth ; sharp features. Brunt, Arthur Sutton Invercargill.. 22/12/03 no lawful means of trial school to leave InverEngland .. labourer and 1860 5 10 fresh .. turning grey grey .. Roman Very thin build. (See Police Gazette , 1903, page support cargill cook 242.)

Return of Persons summarily convicted at Magistrates’ Courts, but not sent to Gaol.

Gaol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. j Born. 1 r^“ be X Complexion. Hair. 1 | Eyes. 1 Nose Remarks, and Previous Convictions, i (F.P. indicates that finder-impressions Lave been taken.) uckland—Pulley, Charles William .. Auckland 9/10/03 theft 2 months born at sea labourer 1885 ft. in. 5 44 fresh .. brown grey .. large 1 p.c. Scar on left leg; three dots on left arm. F.P. (See Police Gazette , 1903, page 173.) Keohe, John Auckland 4/12/03 stowaway remanded N. S. Wales tailor 1876 5 *4 swarthy dark brown brown .. long J. on left arm. Sent back to Sydney. Newman, Thomas Auckland 4/12/03 stowaway remanded Switzerland saddler 1878 5 n fair fair blue Roman .. Top off left ring-finger. Sent back to Sydney. Callanan, John Joseph Auckland 26/11/03 drunkenness.. fine, or 14 days Ireland labourer 1858 5 fresh .. light brown blue large 15 p.c. Flesh-lump on right cheek. F.P. Sullivan, Patrick Auckland 27/11/03 obscene language .. 14 days N. Zealand labourer 1877 5 n fresh, dark brown, blue thick 41 p.c. Mole, anchor, birth-mark, &c., on left arm ; freckled curly emblem and A.G. on right arm. F.P. Moisley, William Auckland ■ ' 4/7/03 incorrigible rogue 6 months N. Zealand labourer 1877 5 5f fresh, freckled dark brown dk. grey long 10 p.c. Scar above right ear; lion on chest; snake, &c., on left arm; heart on right hand; profusely tattooed. F.P. Guy, Joseph Whangarei .. 14/9/03 illegally on premises .. 3 months England .. labourer 1849 6 14 sallow .. dark brown It. hazel medium 20 p.c. Three upper front teeth out; third left toe fresh .. crippled. F.P. Rawlinson, Eva .. Aratapu 13/10/03 vagrancy 2 months Canada school teacher 1884 5 2 brown blue medium 1 p.c. Mole on right cheek. F.P. Evans, Prank, alias Francis Auckland 13/11/03 theft 1 month Tasmania.. painter 1856 5 J4 fresh .. dark brown dk. grey medium 27 p.c. An upper front tooth out; scar over left eye; burn-mark on left arm; left hand crippled. F.P. Harris, James Auckland 14/11/03 assault 1 month Ireland diver 1863 5 9 sallow .. light brown blue large, fair drooped Sage, John Auckland 3/11/03 theft 6 weeks England .. stoker 1883 5 9f fair grey .. large Heart, clasped hands, J.S., and bracelet on right arm ; ring on left ring-finger. F.P. sallow .. Power, Edward .. Auckland 3/11/03 theft 6 weeks born at sea fireman 1881 5 7| dark brown grey .. prominent Female, two daggers, TRUE LOVE, &c., on right arm; I.L., E.L., cross, IN MEMORY OF MY MOTHER, &c., on left arm. F.P. Kelly, Thomas .. Auckland 3/11/03 theft 6 weeks England .. stoker 1883 5 lij fresh .. dark brown blue medium T. and small heart on right arm; birth-mark on sallow .. right temple. F.P. Gretton, Henry .. Auckland 3/11/03 theft 6 weeks England .. fireman 1853 5 94 fair blue-gr’y large Anchor, ship, crossed flags, &c., on right arm; eagle, crucifix, H.G., and J.M.G. in wreath, &c., on left arm ; mole on left cheek. F.P. Right little finger injured. F.P. Robinson, George Auckland 3/11/03 theft 6 weeks England .. fireman 1881 5 114 pale dark brown, blue medium curly Barstow, Henrv, alias York, Auckland 16/11/03 illegally on premises .. 1 month England .. labourer 1822 5 6 sallow .. grey hazel .. medium 84 p.c. F.P. alias Turner Skiventon, Emma, alias Auckland 9/12/03 drunkenness .. 1 week N. Zealand prostitute .. 1867 4 9 sallow .. dark brown hazel .. large 22 p.c. Right leg ulcerated. F.P. Skivington Metherell, Edwin Auckland 23/2/03 breaking and entering 12 months Jersey labourer 1886 5 84 fresh .. ( black hazel .. medium Scar on right knee and left thumb. F.P. Bockel, John Auckland 18/11/03 obscene language 1 month Russia fireman 1872 5 10 swarthy dark brown brown .. medium Eagle and shield on breast; J.V. on left arm. Senassaulting police 1 month tences concurrent. F.P. (See Police Gazette , 1903, page 114.) Brenan, Richard Auckland 10/12/03 deserting ship remanded N. Zealand seaman 1880 5 6 dark .. black grey .. medium Woman on trapeze, &c., on right arm ; tiger on deer, &c., on left arm ; rose on left hand; profusely tattooed. Webber, Mark .. Auckland 18/11/03 disobeying maintenance 1 month England .. express-driver 1878 5 5 fresh .. brown It. hazel medium 6 p.c. M.W. on left arm. F.P. order

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE FORTNIGHT ENDED 19th DECEMBER, 1903.

Gaol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. 1 J Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. "o W 1 Coinj plexiou. Hair. Eyes. |, ■ ■ | Nose Remarks, and Previous Convictions. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Auckland— continued. ft. in. ■ ( - '’"-W .'.or:— Ellis, David Auckland 14/12/03 false pretences 12 mo. probat’n England .. butcher 1879 5 3 fresh .. dark brown blue medium Both little fingers contracted. ' F.P. Thorpe, Edward Joseph. .. Auckland 17/12/03 exposing person discharged N. S. Wales labourer 1838 5 9 fresh .. dark brown grey .. medium Left ear disfigured. Hoase, Amy, alias Harris.. Auckland 14/12/03 theft 12 mo. probat’n N. Zealand domestic .. 1873 5 3 fresh .. light brown blue medium 1 p.c. F.P. Thomas, Arthur .. Auckland 12/12/03 wife-desertion remanded N. Zealand labourer 1874 5 Ilf fresh .. light brown blue short Scar on side of right thumb. Sent Feilding police. Waiotapu — Murray, Hugh .. Te Awamutu 22/8/03 illegally on premises .. 4 months Ireland labourer 1872 5 8 fresh .. dark brown grey .. medium Small scar on forehead. F.P. Power, Ernest, alias McOallon Frere, John, alias Jones .. Auckland 4/5/03 theft 9 months Australia .. bootmaker .. 1877 5 6| fresh .. dark brown dark br. medium Right arm broken. F.P. Auckland 9/6/02 false pretences 2 years England .. labourer 1872 6 0 fair brown blue, small Right big t e off ; bad eyes. F.P. small Wairoa — ... - ■ r. f . Johnstone, Samuel Wairoa 11/12/03 drunkenness.. fine, or 7 days Ireland labourer 1866 5 6 fair brown grey .. medium Goitre in neck; anchor and harp on left arm. Napier — Napier 1882 Baffin, William .. 24/11/03 obscene language 1 month England .. sailor 5 54 dark .. dark brown blue large Longscaron abdomen ; femaleacrobat (withsword) on disorderly behaviour .. 14 days leftarm; profusely tattooed. Sentences concurrent. Taylor, Cyril Napier ., 24/11/03 obscene language 1 month N. S. Wales sailor 1882 5 5i fair fair hazel .. pug Anchor and two blue dots on left arm ; blue dots on obstructing police 1 month left hand ; ruptured. Sentences concurrent. Wood, William .. Napier 24/11/03 obstructing police fine, or 14 days N. Zealand sailor 1882 5 51 dark .. dark brown, hazel & medium Scar on left cheek and on right eyelid; heart, curly grey anchor, and clasped hands (conjoined) on left arm. Maxwell, Geoffrey Hastings 30/11/03 theft remanded N. S. Wales labourer 1879 6 24 fair light brown blue medium Athletic build ; large eyes; scar on right; thumb. 11/12/03 theft dismissed Hoggard, William Hastings 8/12/03 helpless drunkenness .. to pay costs of England .. horse trainer 1855 5 6 fair brown, turnIt. blue thick, Bald ; scar on left cheek ; burn-scar on left arm. Stephen, William, alias Steven maintenance ing grey straight Hastings 9/12/03 helpless drunkenness .. to pay costs of England .. cook and sta1842 5 3 swarthy black, turnhazel .. aquiline .. Rose, shamrock, &c., on left arm ; ship on right arm. maintenance tion-hand ing grey New Plymouth — Maher, Michael, alias CorWanganui .. 23/2/03 manslaughter 12 months N. Zealand labourer 1864 5 8 fresh .. brown blue pointed, 7 p.c. Boil-marks on neck. F.P. Photographed ooran, alias Popplefcon inclined at Wanganui, 17/6/03. (Sea Police Gazette, 1892, to left page 212.) Ross, Ernest A. .. N. Plymouth 15/12/03 theft remanded to N. Zealand agent 1870 5 94 fresh .. dark brown blue .. long, thin Left hand has been broken ; top teeth false. Napier Foster, Frank, alias StewN. Plymouth 9/12/03 falsa pretences remanded to N. Zealand labourer 1876 5 6f fair fair blue long Scar on top of head ; discoloured teeth. art, F. T. Nelson Heta N. Plymouth 16/12/03 breaking and entering committed to N. Zealand labourer 1889 5 5 copper.. black brown .. medium Scar down forehead ; burn-mark on belly. Burnham Ngati Kapa N. Plymouth 5/12/03 lunacy sent to asylum N. Zealand labourer 1870 5 4} copper.. black brown .. medium Scar on back of left, arm ; boil-marks round loins. Neylou, Joseph .. Hawera 18/11/03 trespass 21 days Ireland blacksmith ..' 1874 5 8 fair light brown It. blue medium, Scar on left palm ; t vo boil-matks on faoe. F.P. square at end Keirnan, Richard Wanganui .. 20/4/03 indecent assault 3 years England .. carpenter V. 1827 5 8 fresh .. grey ‘ .. j grey .. medium Died in New Plymouth Hospital, 6th November, 1903. Fahey, Denis Hawera 4/12/03 breach of prohibition fine, or 14 days Ireland labourer 1846 5 6 pale grey .. | blue medium Tip off right fiDger ; right little finger crooked. F.P. order (2 charges) Fine paid. 11/12/03 being the owner of a fine, or 4 days - - - ■■■ -- ■ dangerous dog J I 1

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE FORTNIGHT ENDED 19th DECEMBER, 1903 -continued.

Gaol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. +3 b£ ‘3 W Complexion. Hair. Eyes.. Nose. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. | (FTP. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) ' Wanganui — ft. in. black Williams, Joe, alias Wanganui .. 21/4/02 false pretences 18 months N. Zealand labourer 1871 5 H copper.. brown .. thick 3 p.c. F.P. Sentences cumulative. Photographed Hohepe, alias Otene 26/5/02 perjury 6 months at Dunedin, 16/6/00. (See Police Gazette, 1902, Pomare, alias Rupine Foley, Michael .. Rangi Wanganui .. 9/6/03 vagrancy 6 months Ireland labourer 1830 5 n fair grey blue .. large .. page 20.) Repeatedly convicted. F.P. (See Police Gazette, red 1903, page 157.) Little, William .. Palmerston N. 8/7/03 indecent language 6 months N. Zealand cook 1880 5 n sandy .. grey .. large Scars on left leg and shoulder. F.P. Tu Nia Nia, alias Tu Nai Taihape 30/11/03 trespass fine, or 1 month N. Zealand labourer 1870 5 10 copper.. black brown .. broad ,. 1 p.c. F.P. Fines paid. Sentences cumulative. (See nai disorderly conduct fine, or 1 month Police Gazette, 1902, page 75.) resisting police fine, or 1 month Repeatedly convicted. F.P. Fines paid. Sentences Shea, Peter John Palmerston N. 16/12/03 habitual drunkenness.. 7 days America .. stevedore 1836 5 64 fresh .. grey It. blue medium resisting police 7 days cumulative. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 244.) Raetihi — Stokes, Edward .. Raetihi 16/12/03 horse-stealing remanded to N. Zealand labourer 1882 5 9 fresh .. fair grey .. medium Eketahuna Wellington — Scar near right eye. Anderson, Anders Wellington .. 11/12/03 resisting police 7 days Denmark .. seaman 1870 5 6 fair brown brown . . medium drunkenness .. 24 hours Williams, Patrick Wellington .. 18/9/03 theft 3 months N. Zealand labourer 1883 5 44 freckled brown grey . small 2 p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1902, page 31.) Henderson, David Wellington .. 3/12/03 breach of LicensingAct 14 days Scotland .. traveller 1860 5 n fair brown brown .. medium 1 p.c. Bald. Phipps, Harry .. Wellington .. 16/11/03 drunkenness .. 1 month Victoria .. French1860 5 44 fair light brown blue large 2 p.c. Hair thin in front. ; polisher 1 p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 102.) Bell, James Wellington .. 16/10/03 theft 2 months Scotland .. wool-classer 1859 5 8f dark .. dark brown .. medium Guilford, James .. Wellington .. 23/11/03 rape imp riso n ed England .. engineer 1876 5 7 fair brown blue medium 3 p.c. Sent to Mount View Asylum. F.P. (See during pleasure of Col. Sec. Police Gazette, 1900, page 286.) Bruford, Francis P. Wellington .. 7/12/03 vagrancy remanded England .. accountant .. 1856 5 8 fresh .'. grey brown .. medium 1 p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1902, page 284.) Dennis, Joseph .. Wellington .. 13/11/03 ill-treating a child (2 1 mo. on each Ireland labourer 1862 5 24 dark .. dark brown blue .. medium Scar on left cheek. Sentences concurrent. charges) Dot on left arm ; large scar on right wrist. Lewis, William .. Wellington ,. 7/12/03 dtunk and disorderly .. 3 days England .. sailmaker V. 1883 5 94 fair brown hazel .. medium resisting police 7 days See Police Gazette, 1901, page 131. McKenna, Leonard Wellington .. 12/10/03 vagrancy 2 months N. Zealand labourer 1874 5 n fresh .. brown brown .. medium Gibson, James .. Wellington .. 28/11/03 theft 14 days England .. bushman 1863 5 8 fresh ,. brown brown .. thick D. A. SMITH, flags, &c., on right arm; ship on right hand ; anchor on left wrist. Storrie, Alfred .. Wellington .. 11/11/03 obscene exposure 1 month S. Australia clerk 1870 5 84 fresh .. dark brown blue .. medium See Police Gazette, 1903, page 44. O’Connor, Thomas Levin 11/11/03 obscene language 1 month Tasmania.. seaman 1871 5 n dark .. dark brown brown .. medium F.P. Sentences concurrent. (See Police Gazette, breach of Licensing Act 14 days 1903, page 263.) assault 14 days Lawson, David Lavery alias Levin 11/11/03 obscene language 1 month Scotland .. seaman 1870 5 3 dark .. brown grey .. medium F.P. Sentences concurrent. (See Police Gazette, breach of Licensing Act 14 days 1903, page 211.) assault 14 days

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Gaol, and Name of Prisonei. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. ’<£ W Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose Rentq'rfrks, and Previous Convictions. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) W ellington — continued. Wellington .. ; ft. in. Holland, Henry, alias 3/11/03 assault 7 days N. Zealand labourer 1875 5 6i fair fair grey .. large ;; F.P. Photographed at Lyttelton, 20/11/96.- (See Simpson resisting police 7 days Police Gazette , 1903, page 284.) obscene language 1 month McCarthy, Patrick Wellington .. 12/11/03 theft (3 charges) 1 mo. on each N. Zealand bushman 1875 5 6 fair light brown blue .. medium Mole on right cheek. Sentences concurrent.. Ward, Annie Fitzsimmons, Bridget Wellington .. Wellington .. 14/9/03 indecenoy 3 months N. Zealand prostitute .. 1855 5 0 fair light brown, turning grev blue medium F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 187.) 19/9/03 drunkenness .. 48 hours Ireland • . 1857 5 0 fair fair blue .. medium Scars on forehead, cheeks, and nose. Sentences damage 14 days concurrent. obscene language 3 months «• - V .. - \ Wdson, Bobert .. Masterton .. 5/12/03 damage 14 days N. Zealand labourer 1880 5 5 fair brown brown .. medium Freckled. , ; , Bodgers, Denis .. Masterton .. 5/12/03 damage 14 days N. Zealand labourer 1879 5 10f dark .. brown brown .. medium Bight forefinger off. Porkness, Francis 0. Wellington .. 7/12/03 drunk and disorderly . . 3 days Finland .. seaman 1878 5 n fair light brown blue medium Anchor on right hand ; strong buildi- Sentences resisting police 7 days concurrent. McLean, Neil Wellington .. damage 14 days ■ ; . - . . 7/12/03 drunkenness.. 24 hours Scotland .. cook 1878 5 n fair dark brown blue medium Star on right hand; two dots on left hand. Senresisting police 14 days tences concurrent. Nelson — • < • * ; vy ; • f • • * ■■ • Brinan, Bichard. . Nelson 14/12/03 ship-desertion put on board .. N, Zealand sailor 1880 5 7 dark .. dark brown grey .. medium Bose, star, girl on trapeze, &c., on right arm ; eagle and shield on breast. Powell, Angus McKay Nelson 18/12/03 drunkenness fine, or 24 hours Australia .. coachbuilder 1870 5 H dark . . black brown . . large Tierney, William Lyttelton — Nelson 19/12/03 drunkenness.. convicted and discharged Ireland miner 1868 5 8 fair brown .. grey .. medium Soar on right eyebrow. Wood, George Timaru 9/10/03 theft 2 months England .. clerk 1877 5 fair fair blue medium Scar on top of head and right wrist. F.P. Cogle, Jane Christchurch 10/11/03 theft 1 month N. Zealand matron 1869 5 2 fresh .. brown grey .. medium F.P. Eckford, William, alias Southbridge .. 10/9/03 exposing person 3 months Scotland .. carpenter .. 1855 5 2 dark .. dark brown light br. inclined to left large 3 p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1898, page 110.) Taggart, Benjamin Christchurch 26/11/03 drunkenness.. 14 days England .. hawker 1832 5 8 fresh .. grey hazel .. Numerous p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 275.) Web-toes both feet. F.P. Badger, Wilfred .. Christchurch 1/9/03 criminal libel 7 months England .. solicitor 1852 5 3 dark .. black grey .. medium Watkins, Edward Ashburton .. 11/9/03 exposing person 3 months N. Zealand engine-driver 1875 5 9 fair fair .. grey .. medium Left thumb and two right fingers injured. F.P. Duncan, David .. Christchurch 27/11/03 on licensed premises 14 days Scotland .. labourer 1869 5 11 fresh .. brown blue sharp Several p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 313.) Kinley, John Christchurch being prohibited • j A.jr ;■ 28/11/03 drunkenness.. . 14 days Ireland dealer 1864 5 7f fresh .. brown blue .. medium Numerous p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 314.) Watson, Charles, alias Bily Lestrange, Eliza Christchurch 16/9/03 vagrancy 3 months N. Zealand labourer 1883 5 6J fresh .. brown grey .. medium Several p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 222.) Christchurch 19/9/03 theft 3 months Ireland prostitute .. 1847 5 04 fresh .. grey blue long Numerous p.c. F.P. (See Police-Gazette, 1903, page 263.) Numerous p.c. F.P, (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 71.) Mahoney, Denis P. Christchurch 20/11/03 vagrancy 1 month America .. photographer 1872 5 54 fresh .. brown grey .. medium

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE FORTNIGHT ENDED 19th DECEMBER, 1903— continued.

Gaol, and Name of Prisoner. J Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. 43 A U % « Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions Lave been taken.) Lyttelton — continued. N. Zealand ft. in. Myers, Edward M. Dunedin 26/5/02 false pretences 2 years tailor 1878 5 dark .. black brown .. large Numerous p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1901, page 45.) Scar on forehead and first left finger. Banks, George .. Christchurch 5/12/03 disorderly behaviour .. fine, or 7 days Sydney labourer 1878 5 2 fresh .. brown blue medium Cogle, Lawrence, alias George Christchurch 8/12/03 forgery remanded Scotland .. labourer 1870 5 6i fresh .. brown blue medium F.P. Bailed. Olliver, Guiness Christchurch 8/12/03 drunkenness.. fine, or 7 days Melbourne telegraphist 1864 5 florid .. brown blue medium 1 p.c. Stout build ; scar on right cheek. Duncan, James .. Christchurch 2/12/03 breach of by-law threatening language .. fine, or 14 days fine, or 14 days N. Zealand cabman 1869 5 91 fresh .. brown grey .. medium Several p.o. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 159.) Sentences concurrent. Sullivan, Jeremiah Lyttelton 2/12/03 refusing duty 4 weeks England .. seaman 1863 5 4§ fresh .. brown grey .. short J. AND A. WORSTED on right arm. Put on board. Hanmer Springs — 9 months Scotland .. Stewart, Alexander John, alias Fergusson Christchurch 28/4/03 false pretences engineer 1868 5 fair brown brown .. large Little fingers of both hands injured ; mole on left cheek. F.P. Dunedin— labourer McLaren, James Dunedin 11/2/02 14/2/02 obscene language theft 3 months 2 years Ireland 1873 5 pale light brown hazel .. medium 17 p.c. F.P. Sentences cumulative. Photographed at Dunedin, 12/9/01. (See Police Gazette, 1901, page 219.) Morrison, Hector Dunedin 23/2/03 indecent assault 1 year Scotland .. labourer 1837 5 5 fresh .. light brown grey .. small Nose broken; upper lip split; bracelet on both wrists; bald. F.P. Fulcher, Robert Port Chalmers 14/8/03 drunkenness., obscene language damaging property resisting police 48 hours 48 hours 3 months 1 month England .. fireman 1879 5 7 fair fair grey .. medium Hand clasping leaf on right arm ; cross, IN MEMORY OF MY BROTHER, &c., on left arm. F.P. Sentences cumulative. Park, Carlile Dunedin 24/8/03 perjury 4 months Scotland .. grocer 1862 6 0 sallow .. brown, turning grey blue .. large Scar on little fingers and on right eyebrow. F.P. Blunden, Thomas Dunedin 11/9/03 drunkenness., theft (2 charges) 7 days 3 mo’s on each England .. labourer 1849 5 5 fresh .. brown, turning grey light br. medium Numerous p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 105.) Payne, Joseph .. Dunedin 22/10/03 theft 1 month England .. sailor 1876 5 14 sallow .. dark ;. grey .. large, squat broad J.F. on left arm ; St. George and dragon on chest. McDonald, William, alias Connelly, alias Smith, Dunedin 11/11/03 assault fine, or 1 month Ireland fireman 1870 5 14 fresh '.. black It. grey Several p.c. Photographed at Dunedin, 19/11/01. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 302.) Edward Andrews, William, alias “ Guriy Bill ” Dunedin 26/5/02 carnally knowing girl under 16 2 years Tasmania.. labourer 1854 5 7 fresh '.. grey grey .. medium Several p.c. F.P. Photographed at Invercargill, 11/2/00. (See Police Gazette, 1901. page 154.) Howard, Andrew Invercargill — Dunedin 26/5/02 theft 2 years England .. confectioner 1879 5 8 fair fair blue long Several p.c. Photographed at Dunedin, 13/2/02. (See Police Gazette, 1902, page 89.) Alexander, William Gore 7/11/03 assault remanded Ireland farmer 1850 6 0 sallow .. grey grey .. large Scars on left cheek and forehead ; right thumb bent and stiff. Grey, Duncan, alias Daniel Invercargill.. 8/12/03 drunk and disorderly .. 7 days Ireland labourer 1877 5 6 fresh .. light brown grey ;. broad :. 1 p.c. Bird, vase, flowers, and bracelet oh left arm; Japanese woman on right arm. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1903, page 223.) Carey, James Inveroargil .. 23/2/03 indecent exposure 12 months Australia .. labourer 1876 5 7 fresh .. light brown grey .. medium Scar on first left finger. F.P. Lanahan, Timothy Invercargill.. 17/9/03 indecent language 3 months Ireland labourer 1875 5 6 sallow .. black grey .. medium Top of right little finger broken. F.P.

RETURN OF PRISONERS RETORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE FORTNIGHT ENDED 19th DECEMBER, 1903 —continued.