MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 51, 23 December 1908, Page 537

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION.

Appointments as Constables. 23rd December, 1908. No. 1486.—Marshall, Prank. No. 1487.—Quayle, Edward. No. 1488.-—McAuliffe, John. No. 1489.—Gilligan, William Patrick. No. 1490.—Fischer, Johann Friedrich Rudolf. No. 1491.—McKenzie, Duncan. No. 1492.—Johnson, John Wright. No. 1493.—Ha11, Sydney Grainger. No. 1494, —Laybourn, Robert Elliott. No. 1495. Gibb, Robert Galderwood.

Resignations. No. 1417.—Constable Sbarrett, James, 22nd December, 1908. No. 1385.—Constable Cameron, J. S., 23rd December, 1908.

Rewards. Auckland.— Constable J. A. Mathew, No. 831, Te Kuiti police, has been awarded £7 10s. for services in obtaining convictions against six men for keeping liquor for sale in a prohibited district. (08/2725.) Auckland.— Constables J. A. Mathew, No. 831, and J. P. Murphy, No. 1086, have been awarded £1 each for services in obtaining the conviction of John McGilton for bringing liquor into a prohibited district without being labelled. (08/2726.) Christchurch. Constable J. J. O’Grady, No. 1160, has been awarded £1 for services in connection with the conviction of D. Turnbull and Company for sending liquor into a prohibited district without being properly labelled. (08/2708.)

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Date tried Name. Offence. or Sentence. sentenced. AUCKLAND S.C.1908. Moncur, John G., alias Herberton, Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 2 18 months’ labour. alias Williams, Thomas Wilson, Frank, alias Watson, alias Nov. 2 2 years’ labour. Assault causing bodily harm Kemp, alias Fanning, alias Murray Neil, Robert Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 2 1 year’s labour. North, John H. Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 2 2 years’ probation, and to pay costs, £6 Is. 6d. Long, George .. Theft from a dwelling Nov. 2 1 year’s probation, and to pay costs, £3 6s. 6d. Trask, Eliza Bigamy Nov. 2 5 years’ labour. Buchanan, William F. .. Breaking and entering .. ) Theft from a dwelling (6 charges) } Nov. 2 18 months’ labour on each (concurrent). Smith, James H. Forgery and uttering Nov. 2 1 year’s probation, and to pay costs, £5 6s. 6d. * Hallett, May, alias Curtin, alias Theft .. Nov. 10 Acquitted. Baker, &c. Wi Tute Kingi Horse-stealing .. Nov. 10 Acquitted. 12 months’ labour. McCallum, William Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 10 Loft, William, alias Murphy, alias Attempted murder, and obscene Nov. 11 20 years’ labour. McLean, William R. language Keals, Norman Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 11 To come up for sentence when called, and pay oosts, £11 0s. 6. Glover, William H. C. .. Forgery .. .. ) Sending false telegram .. Nov. 11 1 2 years’ and 1 year’s labour (concurrent) . Donovan, Daniel Assault causing bodily harm Nov. 13 Fined £50, or 6 months’ labour. Reimain, Edward Theft from a vessel Nov. 14 Acquitted. Ward, John, alias Matthews, John Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 14 18 months’ probation, and to pay £13 12s. costs. Stannard, Walter Horse-stealing .. Nov. 14 Discharged, owing to information not being indorsed. 10 years’ labour. 5 years’ labour. Hirini Ngatimo Hohepa .. ) Erua Hirini Ngatima Hohepa j Manslaughter .. Nov. 16 Lyons, Bertie .. Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 16 Acquitted. 5 days’ labour. Tihi te Peti Manslaughter .. Nov. 16 Lone Shoe Hock Manslaughter Nov. 18 2 years’ labour. McKay, Herbert Indecent assault Nov. 19 Acquitted. Farley, John, alias Wilson, alias\ (3 years’ labour. Failey Hughes, John W., alias Higgins Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 19 - 2 years’ labour, and declared to be an habitual criminal. Atkins, Henry J., alias Dalton, 2 years’ labour, and declared to be George E., alias Milward, N. / i an habitual criminal. Ludgreen, Arthur W., alias Winter, Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 19 2 years’ labour. A., alias Clarke Thompson, Kennedy Housebreaking and theft (3 charges) Nov. 20 12 months’ labour. Bryden, Robert 3., alias Bryden, f George, alias Woodward, Jack j Horse-stealing and theft .. 1 Theft .. .. .. } Nov. 20 3 years’ labour on each (concurrent). Small, Patrick Indecent assault Nov. 20 Acquitted. Rose, Frederick Raymond Perjury Nov. 21 Acquitted. Fitzgeorge, Frank, alias Swales .. Theft from a dwelling (2 charges).. Nov. 21 2 years’ labour on each (concurrent). McGregor, FrederickH.. Forgery (4 charges) Nov. 21 12 months’ labour on each (concurrent). Martin, Thomas Theft from a dwelling (2 charges) .. Nov. 21 12 months’ labour on each (concurrent). 18 months’ labour. McArthur, James Embezzlement .. Nov. 23 Menzies, Charles J. Theft from the person Nov. 24 Acquitted. Kennedy, William J. Theft from the person Nov. 24 Acquitted. Wilkinson, William F. .. Theft of a mail-bag Nov. 25 3 years’ labour. Wilson, George A. Indecent assault on a male (2 charges) Nov. 27 Acquitted. Gibson, William T. Carnally knowing a girl under age.. Dec. 1 Acquitted. 3 years’ labour. Adamson, James William Indecent assault Dec. 2 Fox, Frank .. .. 1 Blackwood, Frank S. .. 1 Assault causing actual bodily harm Dec. 2 3 months’ labour. Jenkins, Albert .. j Frost, Harry R. Indecent assault Dec. 2 2 years’ labour. 7 years’ labour, and two floggings of Service, Reginald W. Attempted rape .. Dec. 2 25 lashes each. Thompson, Henry Wilfully and obscenely exposing Dec. 2 2 months’ labour on each (cumuhimself (10 charges) lative). Gedge, Thomas J. Indecent assault Deo. 2 1 year’s labour. Witanga. Daniel Breaking, entering, and theft Dec. 9 6 months’ labour. Winslade, John Horse-stealing .. Dec. 2 18 months’ labour. Leaver, William, alias Crocker .. Breaking, entering, and theft Dec. 2 12 months’ labour. Rako Patena .. Horse-stealing .. Dec. 9 12 months’ probation. Matthews, John, alias Ward Theft from a dwelling (2 charges) .. Dec. 9 2 years’ labour on each (concurrent). NAPIER S.C.- / Assault and wounding with intent Sept. 21 Acquitted. Brough, John, alias McRobbie, J to cause actual bodily harm Edward Escaping from lawful custody Sept. 21 3 months’ probation, and to pay £5 ( costs. Fargher, William James Assault causing actual bodily harm Sept. 22 Acquitted. Tipping, Charles Assault causing actual bodily harm Sept. 22 1 month without labour. Vickers, William James Theft .. Sept. 23 Acquitted. 14 years’ labour, Mason, Alfred Ernest .. Buggery Sept. 24 Reynolds, Joseph, alias Moran .. Theft from a dwelling Sept. 24 2 years’ labour,

Return of Prisoners tried or sentenced at the Supreme and District Courts.

Date tried Name. Offence. or Sentence. sentenced. NEW PLYMOUTH S.C1908. Morrell, Lewis.. Forgery Sept. 28 To come up when called on. Mercer, James.. Assault causing bodily harm Sept. 28 To enter into surety to come up when called on, and to keep the peace for two years. PALMERSTON NORTH S.C.Weller, John Cyril Theft .. Sept. 9 Acquitted. 7 years’ labour. 3 years’ labour. Woods, Arthur Henry .. Indecent assault Sept. 10 McLennan, Charles, alias Cress.. Breaking and entering Oct. 9 McQuinn, Thomas Horse-stealing .. Sept. 8 6 months’ labour, and to pay £10 towards cost of prosecution. Broad, Letitia.. Abandoning infant under 2 years .. Sept. 9 To come up when called on. Harden, Charles Edward Theft .. Sept. 12 Acquitted. Gleeson, Thomas Breach of “The Bankruptcy Act, Sept. 11 14 days without labour. 1892 ” Whitt y, John, alias Craig, Forgery Sept. 8 4 years’ labour (to run concurrent Michael, alias Walsh, 'alias Woodhouse, alias Hogan with sentence now undergoing). WELLINGTON S.CHarrod, Arthur Attempted buggery Sept. 11 3 years’ probation. 2 years’ labour. Bishop, John William, alias Brown Theft from a dwelling Sept. 11 Richter, William Breaking, entering, and theft Oct. 1 1J years’ labour. 1 year’s labour. Hughes, Edward Thomas, alias Forgery and uttering Oct. 1 Saule Carlson, William Henry, alias Oct. 2V Theft from the person 2 year’s labour. Harry Mason, James, alias Good Theft from a dwelling Oct. 27 2 years’ labour. Irvine, George.. House-breaking .. Nov. 11 9 months' labour. Kane, Thomas, alias Hayes, James Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 11 2 years’ labour. McNeill, Archibald John, alias False pretences (2 charges) Nov. 11 2 years’ labour. Cameron, &c. Pine, Amine, alias Downs Theft from a dwelling Nov. 11 9 months’ labour. Christopherson, Fritz Peter Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 11 3 years’ labour. Olsen, Frank Christian.. Theft from the person Nov. 19 1J years’ labour. Shannahan, Robert, alias SbanForgery (2 charges) Nov. 19 3 year’s labour. non, Robert Lawson, Alexander Burglary Nov. 19 Bill ignored. 2 years’ labour. 5 years’ labour. Collins, John Patrick .. Theft .. Nov. 20 Inchey, John .. Indecent assault Nov. 20 Hayes, Alfred Herbert .. Shooting with intent Nov. 20 Fined £1. Leech, George, alias Leitch, George Forgery Nov. 21 1£ years’ labour. 2 years’ labour. Reston, Charles Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 21 Jones, Ronald Seaforth.. Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 23 1 year’s labour. Miller, Tobias .. Attempted murder Nov. 23 7 years’ labour. Keily, John, alias Kelly, alias Bigamy Nov. 23 7 years’ labour. Wilson Paulmeir, Maurice Daniel Breaking and entering with intent Nov. 23 Acquitted. 2 years’ labour. 2 years’ labour (concurrent). Langdon, Gilbert .. j Horse-stealing .. Nov. 26 Cattle-stealing .. Nov. 26 O’Sullivan, John Assault.. Nov. 26 Fined £5. Carr, Frank Theft .. Nov. 26 Acauitted. Jackson, Clifford Garth.. Theft .. Nov. 27 Acquitted. Reid, James Parker, William Albert \ Robbery Nov. 28 6 months. Nelson, Hugh .. I Siverson, Hans Theft .. Nov. 30 Acquitted. Anderson, Albin .. ) Butler, John .. Assault, causing aotual bodily harm Dec. 2 3 months’ labour. Lindsay, Alister Unnatural offence Dec. 2 7 years’ labour. NELSON S-C.— ( Theft from a dwelling .. 1 ( 3 years’ probation. Ryan, William James .. -j Breaking and entering with intent l Dec. 9 j To come up for sentenoe when l to commit a crime j ( called upon. Hayes, Robert.. Attempted robbery from the person Dec. 9 Bill ignored. Larkins, Margaret Arson .. Dec. 9 Committed to the Te Oranga Home, HOKITIKA S.CArmstrong, Robert James Carnally knowing a girl under 16 ,. Sept. 17 Acquitted. McAuley, Charles Theft of gold Sept. 17 Acquitted. Jones, David William .. Theft of gold Sept. 18 Acquitted. Foote, Octavius Assault and robbery Sept. 18 Acquitted. 7 years’ labour. Connelly, William Todd, John James Isaac 1 Perjury Sept. 29 Heenan, Frank, alms Healy, 1 alias Walsh j Breaking, entering, and theft Oct. 1 Acquitted. CHRISTCHURCH S.C. Miller, William Russell.. Forgery and uttering Nov. 2 6 months’ labour. Richmond, Robert, alias McLaren, Theft from a dwelling (2 oharges) .. Nov. 2 2 years’ labour on each (concurrent). Middleton, Robert Forgery and uttering Nov. 2 12 months’ probation, and to pay £6 by 10s. monthly instalments. Slow, Frederick John .. Forgery and uttering Nov. 2 6 months’ labour,

Return of Prisoners tried or sentenced at the Supreme and District Courts- continued

Date tried Name. Offence. or Sentence. sentenced. CHRISTCHURCH S.C -continued. 1908. Gallagher, Bridget False declaration and false registraNov. 3 Fined £5. tion of birth Creagner, Frederick, alias Greager Breaking, entering, and theft (7 Nov. 18 5 years’labour on each (concurrent). Potts, Edward .. charges) Breaking, entering, and theft (5 Nov. 18 2 years’ labour on each (concurrent). Kerr, Edward .. charges) Breaking, entering, and theft Nov. 18 6 months’ labour. Smith, Thomas Jackson Assault and robbery Nov. 18 3 years’ labour. Ditford, Ernest Joseph .. Indecent assault Nov. 18 To come up for sentence next sittings of Supreme Court, Christchurch. Gibbs, John James Forgery Nov. 18 18 months’ probation, and to pay £1 Marck, E. G., alias Marsh, alias monthly for that period. Cwo years’ labour, and declared an Theft Nov. 18 Marsden habitual criminal. Johnston, Alexander, alias Robinson Dawson, Thomas William, alias Indecent assault Nov. 18 12 months’ labour. Indecent assault on a child Nov. 19 Acquitted. Roberts Scrimshaw, Henry .. Attempted carnal knowledge Nov. 19 2 years’ labour. 7 years’ labour. Baxter, Robert Indecent assault Nov. 20 Tant, John William Breach of the Bankruptcy Act Nov. 20 3 months’ labour. Brown, John .. .. j Breaking, entering, and theft 1 Detained in lunatic asylum. Theft from a dwelling (2 charges) J To stand trial next session. DUNEDIN S.CBarker, Benjamin Indecent assault Nov. 27 3 years’ labour. Blair, Henry .. .. ) McGorkindale, Adam .. } Forgery of school certificate Nov. 24 6 months’ probation. Grosswell, Mary Procuring abortion Nov. 27 Acquitted. 6 months’ labour. Helm, Herbert Theft .. Oct. 30 Johnston, Percy Rape Nov. 23 12 years’ labour. Luby, William Rogue and vagabond Nov. 25 Sentence deferred pending decision of Court of Appeal on law point reserved. Smith, Charlotte Elizabeth [ Smith, George Edward .. | Walquist, William .. ) Cruelty to a child Nov. 26 12 months’ labour. 4 years’ labour. 2 years’ labour. Walquist, Alexander, alias Wal- [ quist, Valentine, alias Findlay, j Assault and robbery Nov. 27 Acquitted. Alexander j Webster, John Attempted murder Nov. 28 Convicted of common assault, and to come up for sentence when called Woods, James Rape Nov. 25 Acquitted. INVERCARGILL S.C. - Cochrane, David Perjury Dec. 1 Bill ignored. 12 months’ labour. Barlow, Harold Indecent assault Dec. 1 Day, Reginald.. Fraudulently omitting to credit a Dec. 2 12 months’ labour. certain sum of money in his cashbook Duggan, Bridget Concealment of birth * * Dec. 5 6 months’ probation.

Return of Prisoners tried or sentenced at the Supreme and District Courts- continued.

! Utmo of Offender. Where tried. When, j Offence. j i Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. ha ‘Z Com- ! plerion. j ; Hair. j i Byei. j Nose. J Distinguishing Marks, Ac, Tomas on, William, alias Auckland 7/12/08 theft fined 10s. Ireland joiner 1874 ft. in. 5 11 fresh .. brown brown .. medium Hanson, George Mamie, Margaret Jane Auckland 10/12/08 theft 12 mo’s proba’n N. Zealand domestic .. 1888 5 5 fresh .. auburn blue medium De Renzi, Anita, alias Junita Auckland 12/12/08 incorrigible rogue 6 mo’s in Army Home Italy prostitute .. 1872 5 4 fresh .. brown blue aquiline .. See Police Gazette, 1908, page 524. Bonner, Body, alias Maloney Rawene 9/12/08 theft (2 charges) to come up if N. Zealand labourer 1893 5 6 fair fair blue turned up 9/12/08 called on at point Arnold, Frederick Peart Rawene theft to come up if N.-Zealand schoolboy .. 1898 4 0 fair ginger blue short Freckled face. called on Beagley, Robert Rawene 9/12/08 theft to come up if N. Zealand labourer 1893 5 5 copper.. black • dark .. short A half-caste. called on Kauhoa Pita Rawene 9/12/08 theft' to come up if N. Zealand labourer 1893 5 4 copper.. black dark .. normal .. A Maori. called on Allan, Robert Owaka 12/12/08 theft fined 10s. N. Zealand labourer 1868 5 7 fresh .. fair blue medium Scar on left cheek. Doughty, Andrew, alias Dempsey Feilding 12/12/08 illegally on premises .. convicted and England .. cook 1866 5 9i fair brown blue .. large Small heart on right forearm. (See Police Ga5/12/08 discharged zette, 1908, page 353.) Tapuae te Koeti .. Otaki theft to come up if N. Zealand labourer 1882 5 64 copper.. black brown .. medium Very large mouth ; large rolling eyes ; always called on labourer and looking on ground. Cummock, Walter Begg Masterton .. 9/12/08 illegally on premises .. to come up if N. Zealand 1888 5 6 fresh .. brown grey .. large Small scar under left foot; two scars on left 9/12/08 called on groom arm. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 80.) Higgins, William, alias Price, Masterton .. illegally on premises .. to come up if Ireland labourer 1854 5 94 sandy .. grey brown .. Roman .. See Police Gazette, 1907, page 214. alias O’Connor called on McPherson, Douglas George Masterton .. 9/12/08 illegally on premises .. to come up if Scotland .. flax-mill 1883 5 6 fair brown grey .. medium called on hand Shaw, Joseph, alias McMahon Wellington .. 2/12/08 assault on police fine, or 2 mo’s Ireland plasterer .. 1868 5 9 fresh .. dark,turning grey .. medium Star on back of right thumb; ring on right grey finger. Belcher, Frank Wellington .. 11/12/08 theft to come up if Victoria .. labourer 1891 5 4 fresh .. brown grey .. medium called on Morgan, Sydney Wellington .. 7/12/08 false pretences to come up if N. Zealand message-boy 1894 4 11 fresh .. brown grey .. medium called on Wynn, August Greymouth .. 5/11/08 theft convicted and N. Zealand labourer 1890 5 6 dark .. dark blue medium damaging property discharged fined £3 Smith, Walter Greymouth .. 5/11/08 theft convicted and Victoria .. labourer 1890 5 6 fair fair blue .. medium discharged damaging property fined £3 1839 Dodsworth, Clara .. Dunedin 10/12/08 no lawful means of supto come up if England .. prostitute .. 5 0 dark .. dark brown blue .. large See Police Gazette , 1908, page 253. port called on Vernon, James David Dunedin 9/12/08 theft 3 mo’s probat’n N.. Zealand farm hand .. 1891 5 64 fresh .. dark brown hazel .. medium Two hearts on left forearm. McCaughan, Thomas Hector Dunedin 9/12/08 theft 3 mo’s probat’n N. Zealand farm labo’rer 1886 5 44 fresh .. brown, curly hazel .. medium Points of first and second fingers missing from left hand. Burnett, Walter Cromwell 3/12/08 false pretences fined £1 Victoria .. labourer 1885 5 7 fair light brown blue large Hughes, Henry Invercargill.. 11/12/08 theft 12 mo’s proba’n N. Zealand railway-fire-1882 5 6 fair fair blue .. medium man

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

Native of a 43 Hair. 1 Byes. ,,-r ! When disRemarks, and Previous Convictions. a&ol, and Name of Prisoner. I Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Trade. o CQ *5 w plexion. charged. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Auckland — Mullins, James Edward Auckland 9/11/08 assault 1 month N. Zealand carter 1883 ft. in. 5 n fresh .. fair grey -. long 8/12/08 Baker, Harriet Auckland 10/9/08 rogue and vagabond .. 3 months N. Zealand prostitute .. 1883 5 sallow .. brown brown .. aquiline .. 9/12/08 4p.c. P.P. (See Police Gazette, 1 906, page 224. Johnston, Albert, alias Rotorua 11/9/08 theft 3 months Australia .. labourer 1879 5 0 fresh .. dark brown brown .. broad 10/12/08 8 p.c. F.P. Photographed at Auckland, 8/11/07 (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 322.) Jones MoAllister, Denis Rotorua 11/9/08 breach of prohibition fine, or 3 mo’s N. Zealand labourer 1883 5 6J swarthy dark brown, curly black, turning grey blue-gr’y medium 10/12/08 2 p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1907, page 333. Skin, Alfred .. Auckland 18/2/08 order indecent exposure 12 months England .. baker 1876 5 6i sallow .. brown .. large 10/12/08 Scar on left wrist; four upper front teeth out F.P. Smith, William Auckland 8/12/08 drunk and disorderly .. fine, or 48 hours N. Zealand labourer 1863 5 6 fresh .. black It. hazel medium 10/12/08 43 p.c. F.P. Photographed at Auckland, 4/8/91 (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 343.) Dalton, William Rotorua 12/10/08 theft (2 charges) 1 mo. on each Tasmania.. fitter 1887 5 7 fresh .. black brown .. large 11/12/08 Nose crooked to left. F.P. Townsend, Thomas Auckland 19/2/08 robbery under arms breaking, entering, and 12 months 12 months N. Zealand labourer 1890 5 61 fresh .. light brown hazel .. medium 11/12/08 Scar under right jaw. F.P. Photographed a Auckland, 19/2/08. Bryant, Richard Auckland 28/11/08 theft theft 14 days Australia .. labourer 1878 5 74 fresh .. dark brown grey .. long 11/12/08 2 p.c. F.P. Photographed at Auckland, 19/9/07 (See Police Gazette, 1907, page 399.) Ryan, Roderick Auckland 25/11/08 assault 12 months in default of N. Zealand miner 1880 5 7 fresh .. black blue medium 10/12/08 Scar near left eye; left shoulder has been in jured. F.P. Roach, James William Auckland 14/10/08 obsoene language surety 2 months N. Zealand labourer 1879 5 BJ fresh .. dark brown blue .. large 12/12/08 18 p.c. F.P. Photographed at Auckland, 10/7/05 (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 250.) Williams, William Auckland 30/10/08 drunkenness .. fine, or 14 days England .. labourer 1858 5 fresh .. dark brown, blue .. medium 12/12/08 34 p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 185. breach of prohibition fine, or 1 month turning grey McShane, John Auckland 13/11/08 order theft 1 month Ireland labourer 1860 5 81 fresh .. light brown blue medium 12/12/08 W.M.C. on right forearm. F.P. Bosworth, Edward Joseph Tomason (or Thomason), Auckland Auckland 7/12/08 28/11/08 breach of prohibition order theft fine, or 7 days remanded N. Zealand Ireland labourer joiner 1877 1874 5 5 6 10f sallow .. fresh .. dark brown dark brown blue hazel .. medium medium 12/12/08 7/12/08 12 p.c. F.P. Photographed at Auckland, 21/11/08 (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 497.) Scar under chin and on left side of forehead. William O’Meara, Alfred Thomas Auckland 7/4/08 default of maintenance 14 days N. Zealand gum-digger 1876 5 4 fresh .. dark brown light br. medium 30/11/08 i;p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1901, page 8. Fine paid. Arrested 27th November, 1908. Beswick, Emily Rako Patena .. Auckland Auckland 4/12/08 9/12/08 breach of prohibition order theft fine or 1 month 12 mo’sproba’n Scotland .. N. Zealand matron labourer .. 1879 1890 5 5 3 3 fresh .. swarthy brown black, curly blue-gr’y hazel .. aquiline .. broad 12/12/08 9/12/08 1 p.c. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 222. Fine paid. Burn-scar on back of right hand ; long scar or left forearm. F.P. Marnie, Margaret Jane Auokland 10/12/08 theft 12 mo. probat’n N. Zealand domestic .. 1888 5 3 fresh .. red blue small 10/1,2/08 Right forefinger disfigured. F.P. Waipa Gourley, Alfred Anstruther Wellington 5/10/06 indecent assault (3 chgs) 3 years Sydney architect .. 1885 5 n dark .. black grey .. long 10/12/08 Cut below left ear. F.P. Gisborne— Harling, John.. Gisborne 4/12/08 theft 6 mo’s probat’n N. Zealand labourer 1887 5 n fair brown blue .. long 4/12/08 Scar on right wrist ; second right finger off a second joint. F.P.

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDED 12th DECEMBER, 1908.

j d -M .a Hair. Byes. Graol, and Name of Prisoner. 1 Where tried. I When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. o PQ •9> *3 W plexion. JNose. j charged. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) 1 Napier— ft. in. Female on right arm; scar on top and back of P Fencker, William Napier 4/12/08 wife-desertion remanded Tasmania.. fitter 1867 5 7f fair light brown blue-gr’y medium 7/12/08 head and on left cheek. Simpson, Beck Dannevirke .. 1/12/08 theft remanded N. Zealand blacksmith.. 1884 5 8 dark .. dark brown grey .. medium, 9/12/08 Small scar over left eye. pointed Right little finger crooked; scar on right wrist, Boult, William Napier 9/12/08 cattle-stealing remanded N. Zealand drover 1863 5 2 sallow.. dark brown hazel .. medium 10/12/08 on right leg, and under left knee. Soloman, Richard Gisborne 13/7/08 drunkenness.. 3 months N. Zealand blacksmith.. 1876 5 9i fair brown grey .. medium 10/12/08 (See Police Gazette, 1904, page 40.) breach of Licensing Act 2 months New Plymouth — brown . Two upper front teeth false. F.P. (See Police Gooch, Nellie .. Hawera 11/9/08 drunkenness .. 3 months England .. wife 1865 5 U sallow.. brown, turnmedium 10/12/08 ing grey Gazette, 1908, page 334.) O’Leary, James N. Plymouth 26/11/08 obscene language 14 days N. Zealand labourer 1885 5 64 fresh .. dark brown brown .. medium 9/12/08 Mole on right side of body; boil-mark on back assault 14 days blue of neck ; scar on left instep. Macro, Frederick N. Plymouth 26/11/08 obscene language 14 days England .. seaman 1879 5 3| fair brown sharp 9/12/08 Anchor, crossed flags, and clasped hands on left assault 14 days arm ; crossed flags, crown, ship, and wreath on right arm. Baxter, Percy Gordon .. N. Plymouth . 4/12/08 lunacy committed to England .. none 1888 4 94 fair brown It. blue broken .. 7/12/08 Nose has been broken ; mouth sunken ; scar on Porirua upper lip. Wang" an ui — Saddle, horse’s head, and N.V. on left arm ; scars Wright, Esca R. Palmerston N. 12/10/08 theft 2 months Capetown .. labourer 1890 5 8 fresh .. brown grey .. medium 11/12/08 on palm of right hand, on right forefinger, on back of right wrist, and on calf of right leg. F.P. Photographed at Wanganui, 21/11/08. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 467.) Forest, Alexander James Marton 12/11/08 obscene language 1 month Sootland .. carpenter .. 1878 5 4f fair fair blue ,. medium 11/12/08 Small mole on back of neck; small stab-mark hazel . under left eye. F.P. Photographed at Wanganui, 11/12/08. Neagle, Thomas William Marton 3/11/08 illegal detention of 1 month N. Zealand blacksmith.. 1863 5 6* pale .. dark medium 11/12/08 Scar on bridge of nose. school committee Wellington — books It. blue Bald; short-sighted; prominent ears; burnAnderson, Christian Wellington .. 24/11/08 theft (2 charges) fine, or 14 days Germany .. canvasser .. 1866 5 8* fresh .. brown long 7/12/08 on each mark on left side of nose. F.P. Williamson, Frank Napier 4/9/05 arson (2 charges) 4 years on each England .. bricklayer .. 1879 5 44 fair light brown blue .. large 7/12/08 2 p.c. L. over V. on left arm ; wound on calf of left leg. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1905, page 208.) 2 p.c. JANE in a scroll and clasped hands on Williams, Samuel Wellington .. 27/11/08 obscene language 14 days N. Zealand driver 1858 5 74 fair auburn, curly blue .. oblique .. 10/12/08 right arm; scar over right eye. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1907, page 277.) Sturt, George .. Wellington .. 11/9/08 theft (6 charges) 3 mo’s on each England .. driver 1890 5 5f fair light brown It. hazel medium 10/12/08 Scar on knuckle of right middle finger, on right thumb, on abdomen, and on left groin. F.P. Peohugin, John Wellington .. 9/12/08 assault causing bodily corn’d for trial Russia engineer 1885 5 9 dark .. dark brown dark br. medium 10/12/08 Pock-pitted ; vaccination-mark on left buttock ; mole on back. F.P. Bailed. Nickelsen, Stephen Wellington .. 9/12/08 assault causing bodily corn’d for trial Switzerland carpenter .. 1878 5 4 fair fair light br. medium 11/12/08 G.M., N.K.K., &c., on left hand, CTEPAN and Ferdinand harm anchor on right wrist; hair thin on top of head. F.P. Bailed. Sharkey, Phillip Wellington .. 12/11/08 drunkenness .. 1 month England .. seaman 1858 5 64 dark .. brown brown.. medium 11/12/08 32 p.c. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 23.) McNab, Robert Wellington .. 12/6/08 vagrancy 3 months N. Zealand bootmaker .. 1870 5 64 fresh .. dark brown hazel .. medium 11/12/08 3 p.c. Scar on left cheek ; top off left forefinger. consorting with thieves 3 months F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 251.)

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDED 12th DECEMBER, 1908 -continued.

Saol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. Height Complexion. Hair.' Eyes. None i when dis ' JN08e - charged. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Picton— McGregor, Donald, alias Picton 26/11/08 theft fine, or 14 days Scotland .. labourer 1883 ft. in. 5 6£ fresh .. dark,turning brown .. medium 9/12/08 English coat of arms on left arm; anchor, heart, and cross on right arm. F.P. (See McRae grey Police Gazette, 1904, page 84.) Cooke, Rotherham Forth Blenheim 9/12/08 theft to come up if Australia .. labourer 1887 5 8 fresh .. dark grey . medium 9/12/08 Scar on palm of right hand; front upper teeth called on i • inclined inwards. Lyttelton— Cashion, William, alias Christchurch 9/11/08 drunkenness fine, or 48 hours N. Zealand platelayer .. 1860 5 6 fresh .. brown blue .. crooked .. 8/12/08 F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 215.) Cassion breach of prohibition fine, or 1 month order Williams, Alfred Christchurch 11/11/08 theft 1 month Tasmania.. jockey 1870 5 2 h fresh .. grey grey .. medium 10/12/08 F.P. Photographed at Lyttelton, 2/12/08. (See Police Gazette, 1906, page 405.) Massey, Arthur, alias Christchurch 12/11/08 false pretences 1 month N. Zealand labourer 1884 5 10 fresh .. brown blue medium 11/12/08 Scar on right cheek and on nose. F.P. PhotoShand, John blue graphed at Lyttelton, 2/12/08. Burnecle, Alfred, alias Lyttelton 26/11/08 ship-desertion 14 days England .. seaman 1874 5 4 fresh .. dark broad 11/12/08 F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1907, page 53.) Pearce, alias Barnicle disobeying commands.. fine, or 2 days Chadwick, John William Christchurch 12/9/08 theft (2 charges) 3 mo’s on each England .. cordial1859 5 Ilf fresh .. grey hazel .. medium 11/12/08 F.P. Photographed at Lyttelton, 2/12/08. (See manufacturer Police Gazette, 1908, page 249.) Reynolds, Charles Lyttelton 10/12/08 disobeying commands.. fine or 2 days England .. fireman 1865 5 6 dark .. dark grey .. medium 11/12/08 Scar on left arm; A.D. on left wrist; soar on back of head. F.P. Parkinson, Ellen, alias Danby Barclay, Mary Christchurch 12/10/08 drunkenness .. 2 months Ireland prostitute .. 1850 5 2 fresh .. grey blue .. medium 11/12/08 See Police Gazette, 1908, page 459. Christchurch 14/9/08 theft 3 months N. Zealand prostitute .. 1880 5 6 fresh .. brown brown .. small 12/12/08 F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 345.) Dunedin— Rayner, Charles Dunedin 20/8/06 breaking and entering 3 years on each N. Zealand labourer 1890 5 2* dark .. brown brown .. large 7/12/08 Mole on right cheekbone ; C.R. and four dots on (3 charges) left arm; cross and three dots on left hand. F.P. Photographed at Dunedin, 30/11/08. Sent to Burnham Industrial School. Woolley, William, alias Dunedin 1/7/08 theft 6 months N. Zealand groom 1888 5 fresh .. brown brown .. medium 9/12/08 F.P. Photographed at Lyttelton, 23/8/07. (See Robertson ‘ Police Gazette, 1908, page 160.) Invercargill — 21/10/08 Lame in right leg. F.P. "Discharged by order of Anderson, James Henry Invercargill.. sly-grog selling 3 months N. Zealand baker 1876 5 3i fresh .. dark brown grey .. medium 7/12/08 Supreme Court. Conviction bad. Hurley, Martin Inveroargill.. 4/7/08 breach of prohibition fine, or 5 days N. Zealand labourer 1881 5 3 fresh .. light brown grey .. medium 8/12/08 3 p.c. Scar on third right finger. F.P. (See order Police Gazette, 1908, page 88.) Sentences breach of prohibition fine, or 2 mo’s cumulative. order breach of prohibition fine, or 3 mo’s order

RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDED 12th DECEMBER, 1908 -continued.