PERSONS WANTED.
Maungaturoto. 22nd ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, James Maloney, labourer, age thirty five to forty, height about 5 it. 9in., stout build, fair complexion, hair, and moustache; usually dressel in dungaree trousers, biown coat, and felt hat; very talkative; fond of dri k. Accused obtained goons valued at £1 3s. from Annie Wil-on by falsely r presenting that he had two weeks’ wages due to him by the Public Works Department.
Helensville. —3oth April last, that he may be served with a notice of fine of £5 7s. for entering licensed premises during the currency of bis prohibition order, Samuel James Dixon, alias George Leslie, labour r and painter, native of New Zealand, age tnirty-sx, height 5 ft. 7Jin., fresh complexion, light-brown hair, soar on forehead ; fond of drink ; very talkative. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 269.)
Auckland.— sth March last, on warrant for f tiling to oomply with the terms of a maintenanci order for the support of his illegitimate child, Hugh Franklin Parker, native of New Zealand, busbman, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. Bin., medium build, ruddy complexion, dark brown hair, hazel eyes. Arrears to 20th Feoruary, 1914, £8 10s.
Auckland.— 3oth May last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 12s. fine and costs for assaulting a police officer, Matthew Michael Lane, driver, native of Wales, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 7 in., medium build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, blue eyes; foul of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 375, and following paragraph.)
Auckland. —3oth May last, on warrant of commitment to Auck and Prison for seven days in default of paving £2 3s. fine and costs for using obscene language, Matthew Michael Lane, driver, native of Wales, age tbirty-.-ix, height 5 ft. 7 in., medium build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey ; blue eyes ; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 375, and preceding paragraph.)
Auckland. —Bth instant, that he may be induced to contribute towards the maintenance of his wife, James Kennedy, farrier, native of Scotland, age fifty-eight, height about 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, broad shoulders, fresh complexion, grey hair, sore on bridge of nose, artificial teeth, fingers of right hand have been injured; usually dressed in black suit and hard hat ; wears a heavy gold chain, with long links, and gold locket attached. His photograph is filed in the Superintendent’s Office, Auckland. Inquiry is by his wife, Margaret Kennedy, 31 Hayden Street.
Auckland. —30th May last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Andrew Tait Walker Allen, carpenter and labourer, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 214.)
Hamilton. —2sth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for forty-eight hours in default of paying Bs. fine and costs for drunk' nness, Stephen John Casey, labourer, native of New Zealand, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, dark complexion, brown hair, clean-shaved ; associates with footballers.
Taumarunui. —9th instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £SO fine for breaches of the Licensing Act, David Morgan Deckle, labourer, native of New Zealand, age thirty, height 5 ft. 10 in., medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair and eyes, right arm amputated ; frequents shows and race meetings with side shows, &c. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 372.)
Rabtihi. —7th instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two months in default of paying £22 ss. fine and costs for a breach of the Licensing Act, Frederick James Rees, carpenter and paperhanger, native of New Zealand, age about twenty, height 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, pale sallow complexion, black hair and moustache. He is a member of the Territorial Force, and has a khaki overcoat and rifle with him.
Hunterville. 26th ultimo, on warrant for theft of a three-quarter length tweed overcoat (with a piece about 4 in. square out of the lining near the bottom), value £2, the property of Frank Redman, William Potten age twentyfive, height 5 ft. 6 in., native of New Zealand, fair hair, ruddy complexion, projecting upper jaw; usually works about hotels. The stolen property has not been recovered.
Wellington. —9th March last, on three warrants for failing to comply with the terms of maintenance orders for the support of his wife, Flora Nesbit, and two children, Evelyn Nesbit and Percival Nesbit, respectively, Robert James Nesbit, driver, labourer, and painter, native of Australia, age tbirty-two, height 5 ft. 7in., medium build, dark hair, fair complexion, blue eyes, sunken cheeks, scar under left eye; fond of gambling. Total arrears to 9th March, 1914, £154. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 129, and Photographs, page 40.)
Wellington. —2nd instant, for failing to comply with the terms of his release upon probationary license, Charles E. Hansen, alias George Harris, labourer, native of New Zealand, age thircy-one, height 5 ft. 9Jin., sallow complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, broad nose. His licanse has been cancelled, and his arrest is desired. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 333.) (P. 14/781.)
Wellington. —2nd instant, on warrant for deserting the s.s. “ Rotorua,” John Arthur Jones, trimmer, native of Australia, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 11 in., medium build, dark hair and complexion, “J.J.” on left forearm, scar on left hand.
Wellington. —l9th ultimo, that she may be induced to return to her home, Victoria Ramsay, domestic and factory hand, native of New Zealand, age sixteen, height 5 ft. 3 in., dark-brown hair and eyes ; may be wearing a palegreen overcoat with fawn-coloured cuffs, and a brown-felt hat with black-and-green band, or a black beaver hat with white mount. She was last heard of at Ohakune, where she was staying with her two aunts, Mrs. Baldwin and Mrs. Davis. Inquiry by Mrs. Ramsay, 29 Taft Street.
Wellington. —2nd instant, on warrant for deserting the s.s. “Rotorua,” Thomas Hodges, trimmer, native of England, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 3 in., fair complexion.
Wellington. —2nd April last, that he may be compelled to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his four children in the Wellington Receiving Home, Alfred Adams, labourer, native of New Zealand, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 9Jin., fair complexion, brown curly hair, blue eyes, large nose, scars on left upper arm and on back. Arrears to 29th September, 1913, £56 10s. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 186.) Inquiry is at the instance of the Education Department, Wellington.
Wellington.— 3oth April last, that she may be compelled to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of her child, an inmate of the Wellington Receiving Home, Loue Mabel Johnstone or Caulton, domestic, native of New Zealand, age twenty-five, height 4 ft. ll|-in., fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, hazel eyes, medium nose. Arrears to 2nd March, 1914, £ll os. 6d. Inquiry is at the instance of the Education Department, Wellington. (See Police Gazette, 1912, page 541.)
Mount Cook (Wellington).— 24th ultimo, on warrant for theft from a bedroom at the Albion Hotel of a gentleman’s dark-brown rainproof overcoat, blaok-and-white-striped lining, marked “ Poole, Oxford Street, London,” and a lady’s fawn-coloured mackintosh coat, white buttons marked “ Petone,” total value, £5 125., the property of Patrick Oostin, James Choat, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, fair hair and complexion, clean-shaved ; generally dressed in a dark suit and black hard hat; addicted to drink. (See Police Gazette, 1911, page 396, and Photographs, page 39.) He may be found in company with Archie Neville, referred to in Police Gazette, 1913, page 786. The stolen articles have not been recovered. (O.R. 14/14.)
Nelson.—Bth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Percy Collier, labourer, native of Australia, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 6|in., medium build, black hair, fresh complexion, grey eyes, scar on left ring finger; usually dressed in dark clothes. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 209.)
Westport. —2lst November, 1912, on warrant of commitment to Westport Police-gaol for one month for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, an inmate of the Caversham Industrial School, James Gunn Deckie, labourer, native of New Zealand, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, dark complexion and hair, grey eyes, clean-shaved ; addicted to drink. Arrears to 29th ultimo, £4. This warrant is not to be executed if offender pays the amount due, and arranges for the future payment of 12s. fid. per week. If located, an immediate communication is to be sent to the Inspector of Police, Greymouth.
Greymouth. —l9th May last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for failing to find security for his obedience to a maintenance order for the support of his three children, Thomas Patrick Tracey, labourer, native of New Zealand, age thirty-nine, height about 5 ft. 10 in., strong build, very fair hair, going bald in front, blue eyes ; fair moustache; usually neatly dressed in dark clothes; smart erect gait; addicted to drink.
Rangiora.— 4th instant, that he may be compelled to maintain his son, an inmate of the Weraroa Training Farm, George Robert Fluerty, bushman and shearer, native of New Zealand (a three-quarter caste Maori), age thirtyeight, height about 6 ft., strong build, round face, sallow complexion, black hair going bald, brown eyes, heavy dark moustache. Inquiry is at the instance of the Education Department, Wellington.
Christchurch. —sth instant, that she may be compelled to pay for the maintenance of her child, an inmate of the Christchurch Receiving Home, Mary Agnes Cashmere, domestic, native of New Zealand, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 7fin., medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, long nose with a soar on it. Inquiry is at the instance of the Education Department, Wellington.
Christchurch. —4th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife and children, Edward John Picton, stoker, native of Australia, age thirty-three, height 6ft., strong build, fair complexion, blue eyes, broken nose, scar on left middle finger, shot-scar on one leg, Complainant, Helenor Amalia Picton, 132 Madras Street.
Christchurch.— 9tb instant, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three months for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his father, Alfred Smart, labourer, age about forty-five, height about 5 ft. 8 in., beard turning grey. Arrears to 10th February, 1914, £lO7 2s.
Christchurch. —10th ultimo, on warrant for entering licensed premises during the currency of his prohibition order, John McCormack, second-hand dealer, native of Ireland, age fifty, height 5 ft. 8 in., stout build, fresh complexion, grey hair, blue eyes. Accused failed to appear in answer to a summons.
Oamaru. —9th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife and eight children, Robert Keen, labourer, native of New Zealand, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. in., medium build, fair complexion, hair, and moustache, blue eyes, sharp features ; usually dressed in saddle-tweed trousers, greenish-tweed coat and vest, and green-felt hat. He is supposed to be accompanied by Margaret Preen, age thirty-seven, height oft. 4 in., fairly stout build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, brown eyes ; usually dressed in dark dress with white-check front, blue costume, blue bat trimmed with red-berries, brown muff, and neck-fur; carrying a brown handbag. Their photographs are filed in the Superintendent’s Office, Dunedin. Complainant, Frances Jane Keen, North Road.
Waitati. —2Bth ultimo, for escaping from Seaeliff Mental Hospital, Elizabeth Carmichael, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 3 in., slim build, pale complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, two front teeth missing ; wearing dark skirt, brown coat, and large blue hat with large feather. Her husband resides at Waverley Street, Sydenham, and her father, James Deegon, at Naseby.
Dunedin. 26th ultimo, on warrant for forgery, Christina Barlow, barmaid and reputed prostitute, who may seek employment as a housemaid at boardinghouses or hotels, native of New Zealand, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 7 in., slim build, fair complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, small features ; usually dressed in navy-blue costume, long red knitted coat, and black velvet hat. Accused forged the name of Alexander Murray to a cheque for £6 10s., drawn on the National Bank of New Zealand, Mosgiel, which was subsequently uttered at Caversham, by a man whose name is not known. Upon arrest she may be disposed to disclose the name and address of the man, and, if so, an immediate telegraphic communication is to be sent to the Superintendent of Police, Dunedin.
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 27, 15 July 1914, Page 439
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2,106PERSONS WANTED. New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXXIX, Issue 27, 15 July 1914, Page 439
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