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Gswl, and Name of Prisoner. W here tried. 1 1 d A Complexion. 1 j Nose. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. When, j Offence. Sentence. Native of j Trade. Jh o « *8 B Hair. Byes. charged. j (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Auckland— ft. in. Gilsenna, Lawrence Whangarei 12/10/15 drunkenness .. fine or 48 hours Ireland labourer 1874 5 7 fresh .. grey blue .. medium 23/10/15 Sentences served in lock-up. M.C. 14/10/15 drunkenness .. fine or 7 days 4 p.c. Right little finser contracted ; scar over Hill, Thomas, alias WilPukekohe 11/5/15 rogue and vagabond .. 6 months N. Zealand labourer 1891 5 7f fresh .. black grey .. medium 18/10/15 liams, alias Howard, M.C. left eye. F.P. Photographed, 15/9/14. (See Thomas Francis Police Gazette , 1915, page 353.) Rawson, Alfred Auokland 20/7/14 theft 3 months, and England .. labourer 1866 5 n fresh .. dark brown blue .. large 19/10/15 3 p.c. A.R., four dots, and cross on left foreM.C. 1 year’s reformative dearm ; ring on left middle, ring, and little fingers; dot between left forefinger and tention thumb; right ring-finger contracted. F.P. Photographed at Auckland, 17/10/13. (See Police (iazette, 1914, page 348.) Williams, George, alias W ellington 1/2/11 assault with intent to 3 years and 3 years’ reforAustralia .. labourer 1870 5 5i dark .. dark brown brown .. medium 19/10/15 12 p.c. Faint- bracelet on each wrist; dove and Crawford, alias Wilson, S.C. rob wreath over tombstone on left arm; scar on alias Thompson, alias mative detenright and left sides of head and on left nostril. “ Teddy the Burglar ” tion F.P. Photographed at Lyttelton, 23/11/10. Released on probationary license. (See Police Gazette, 1910, page 532.) Hutchinson, May Auckland 21/9/15 assisting in the manage1 month N. Zealand laundress .. 1878 5 2 fair light brown grey .. medium 20/10/15 1 p.c. F.P. M.C. ment of a brothel Walters, Molly Auokland M.C, Hamilton M.C. Westport M.C. 21/9/15 keeping a brothel 1 month N. Zealand domestic .. 1885 5 5| fair dark brown grey .. pointed .. 20/10/15 Tip of left thumb injured. F.P. Harrison, John 21/9/15 idle and disorderly 1 month England .. labourer 1882 5 H fresh .. brown It. blue medium 20/10/15 Tip of left little finger injured. F.P. McLaren, Daniel 16/2/15 default of maintenance arrears or 1 N. Zealand miner 1885 5 7 fresh .. brown, turnblue .. medium 20/10/15 Left forefinger broken ; scar on right forearm month ing grey and on palm of hand ; right middle finger-nail injured; scar on forehead ; lump on right side of nose. Arrested, 21/9/15. Davis, Thomas, alias Davis, Thomas WilAuckland M.C. 22/7/15 breach of Licensing Act fine or 3 months N. Zealand oyster opener 1873 5 7 sallow .. dark brown blue medium 21/10/15 Wreath with C. BEST on right upper arm; scar on right hand; right forefinger contracted ; liam varicose veins in right leg. F.P. Arrested, 22/7/15. Maokay, George Stewart Auokland 22/9/15 breach of Bankruptcy 1 month N. Zealand clothier 1883 5 8 fresh .. brown hazel .. pointed .. 21/10/15 Small scar on right wrist. F.P. M.C. Act Scar on left upper arm. F.P. Mann, Gladys S., alias Auokland 18/10/15 vagrancy remanded N. Zealand olerk 1895 4 10 fair fair grey .. medium 21/10/15 Rowlands, Clara Evans, Frank .. M.C. Auokland M.C. 13/10/15 wilful damage remanded Wales labourer 1856 5 St sallow .. grey blue .. medium 20/10/15 Small scar on right wrist and thumb; birthmark on right side of head ; mole on left side of head. F.P. Turnbull, John Lionel Melva, alias Armitage, John, alias Melville, Auokland M.C. 16/10/15 false pretences remanded Australia .. traveller 1884 5 64 fresh .. dark brown brown .. medium 22/10/15 19 p.c. Scar on right forearm. F.P. Photographed at Auckland, 22/10/15. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 426.) John, alias Melva, John Lionel Smith, James, alias Cook, Samuel, alias Cook, William T Tauranga M.C. 24/7/15 indecency obscene language 3 months 3 months England .. fireman 1880 5 84 fresh ., brown blue .. medium 23/10/15 1 p.c. Male bust on right upper arm ; woman with wreath, clasped hands over heart, and floral design on right forearm; woman and flag on left upper arm ; woman’s bust, ship, and woman’s figure on left forearm ; left fore and middle fingers amputated. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 319.) Taka Waaka .. Auokland 16/10/15 horse-stealing remanded aboriginal labourer 1894 5 44 copper.. black brown .. broad 19/10/15 Scar on right shin. F.P. Paget, Samuel M.C. Auokland M.C. 20/10/15 indecent assault committed for trial England .. •• 1847 5 5f fresh .. brown, turning grey blue .. medium 23/10/15 Two small scars on right forearm and one on left forearm; mole behind left ear. F.P. Photographed at Auckland, 20/10/15. Bailed.
RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDING 23rd OCTOBER, 1915.
»aol, and Name of Prisoner. Where tried. When. ! Offence. Sentence. Native of Trade. Born. Height Complexion. Hair. Eyes. Nose. When discharged. Remarks, and Previous Convictions, j (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Opotiki — Whakatane ft. in. Boyes, William 20/9/15 vagrancy 1 month England .. gardener 1881 4 10 fresh .. brown blue large 19/10/15 Scar on right thumb and on right calf. (See M.C. Police Gazette, 1913, page 654.) Rotorua — Bradley, Matthew Rotorua M.C. 11/10/15 idle and disorderly remanded Ireland 1839 5 7 fresh .. grey grey .. medium 11/10/15 Not received in time for previous return. Waata Ben Walter Rotorua M.C. 9/10/15 drunk and disorderly .. fine or 7 days aboriginal labourer 1892 5 9 copper.. black browti .. broad 11/10/15 Fine paid. Not received in time for previous return. Martin, Nicholas Rotorua M.C. 12/10/15 false pretences remanded aboriginal labourer 1868 5 8 copper.. black brown .. medium 14/10/15 Not received in time for previous return. Gisborne — Weaver, Harry Gisborne M.C. 8/9/15 theft 6 weeks Tasmania.. labourer 1896 5 84 fair dark brown grey .. medium 19/10/15 Scar on right forefinger and on left knee. F.P. Barton, Frederick Gisborne M.C. 11/10/15 drunkenness .. 10 days N. Zealand labourer 1886 5 n dark .. dark brown grey ., long 20/10/15 F.H. on left arm; bald. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 701.) Crapp, Annie .. Napier— • • Gisborne M.C. 12/10/15 drunkenness .. 10 days N. Zealand domestic .. 1877 5 14 fair fair grey .. medium . 21/10/15 See Police Gazette, 1915, page 719. Norton, Simon, alias Napier M.C. 19/7/15 idle and disorderly 8 months England .. labourer 1859 5 H fair grey blue medium 18/10/15 Fractured nose : scar on right thumb and above Morton, Simon left knee. Weko, Jonnie .. Wairoa M.C. 14/5/15 sheep-stealing 6 months aboriginal labourer 1889 5 74 copper.. black brown .. flat 21/10/15 Stout build ; scar under left eye and on right sheep-stealing 2 months thigh ; lame on right leg. F.P. Allom, Bessie Violet Hastings M.C. 18/10/15 attempted suicide remanded N. Zealand domestic .. 1890 5 7| fair light brown blue ,. long 22/10/15 Small mouth ; scar on left knee. F.P. Gregory, Harold Hastings M.C. 22/10/15 drunkenness ., fine or 48 hours England .. hotel porter 1890 5 H florid .. light brown blue medium 22/10/15 Small scar on upper lip ; scar above right eye, on right middle finger, and on left forefinger. Fine paid. Porokoru Mapu, James Napier M.C. 11/10/15 debt 2 months aboriginal labourer and 1870 6 °k copper.. black brown .. broad 23/10/15 Large mouth; scar on left cheek, on right shearer thumb, and on left elbow; H.A.R.A. on right forearm. Amount paid. Laine, James, alias Lang, Hastings M.C. 22/10/15 drunkenness .. fine or 48 hours Scotland .. labourer 1875 5 5 drrk .. dark brown brown .. large 23/10/15 3 p.c. Two flags on left arm ; woman on right alias Smith arm: M.T. on right wrist; large bunion on left foot. (See Police Gazette, 1904, page 24, and 1905, page 241.) Ernest, Joseph • Hastings M.C. 22/10/15 drunkenness .. fine or 48 hours West Indies labourer 1863 5 5i dark .. black, turnbrown .. pug 23/10/15 Spray on left arm; scar on left forfienger and mg grey thumb and below right knee ; varicose veins in left leg; pierced heart, anchor, crosses, and heart on right arm ; clasped hands over heart Wanganui — Cryer, John Taihape M.C. 7/10/15 rogue and vagabond .. 14 days England .. carpenter .. 1856 5 6 fresh .. fair, turning grey grey .. Roman .. 20/10/15 and TRUE LOVE on each side. 3 p.c. Scar on neck and on left forefinger ; dot on left hand. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1910, page 53.) Conroy, George .. Taihape M.C. 8/10/15 drunkenness .. 14 days N. Zealand bushman .. 1881 5 6 fresh .. fair, curly .. grey .. medium 21/10/15 Star and heart on right forearm; J.C. on left Neary, William, Neary, William rick alias PatWanganui M.C. 30/9/15 theft from the person .. committed for trial N. Zealand stableman and jockey 1878 5 5 fresh .. dark, turning grey hazel .. aquiline .. 22/10/15 3 p.c. Left arm has been broken ; scar on right cheek, on neck, and on left forefinger. F.P. Bailed. (See Police Gazette, 1912, page 523.) Wellington— Brady, Patrick, Carter, Peter McPhee, Archibald alias Wellington M.C. 16/10/15 assault fine or 3 days England .. labourer 1879 5 7 fresh .. brown blue thick 18/10/15 Several p.c. Scar on top of head. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 732.) Wellington M.C. 18/10/15 obscene language fine or 1 month Scotland .. seaman 1882 5 H ruddy .. dark brown It. brown medium 19/10/15 1 p.c. Thistle between left thumb and forefinger ; clasped hands over heart and TRUE . • LOVE on right wrist; anchor between right thumb and forefinger ; small scar on right forefinger and left temple. F.P. McDonald. Thomas, alias Wellington 16/10/15 false pretences remanded Australia .. bushman .. 1890 5 6| fresh .. brown hazel .. thick .. i 19/10/15 Scar on right knee, left calf, right middle and left ring fingers, nose, and over left eye ; two Clarke, John M.C. scars on back. F.P.
RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDING 23rd OCTOBER, 1915. -continued.
Saol, and NamtD of Prisoner. Where tried, j When Offence. Sentence. j Native of Trade. fl I U , ComHair. Byes. j Nj£9. When disi Kemarks, and Previous Convictions. « 1 ® plexion. HI ! (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Wellington— continued. ft. in. medium Zammitt, Peter, alias Wellington 24/9/15 incorrigible rogue 3 months Malta fireman 1889 5 7 \ swarthy black, curly brown .. 19/10/15 Scar on right wrist ; tip of left forefinger missZemmitt M.C. medium ing. F.P. Sent to Porirua Mental Hospital. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 686.) Oarrig, Palriek Masterton 16/9/15 default of maintenance 1 month N. Zealand labourer 1879 5 4f dark .. black brown .. 20/10/15 Scar on right shoulder ; lump on back of neck. M.C. medium Arrested, 21/9/15. Horne, Editli .. Wellington 22/7/15 idle and disorderly 3 months England .. domestic .. 1886 5 5§ dark dark brown grey .. 21/10/15 8 p.c. Scar on left knee and thigh. P.P. (See M.C. drunkenness.. (fine or 1 month medium Police Gazette , 1914, page 254.) Wilson, Arthur, alias Clements, Albert David W. Wilson, Henry, alias W ellington 23/8/15 conveying liquor to fine or 2 months N. Zealand labourer 1890 5 6J dark dark brown blue 22/10/15 Previously convicted. Left hand amputated. M.C. military camp ! P.P. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 80.) W ellington 23/8/15 conveying liquor to fine or 2 months N. Zealand labourer 1880 5 dark .. dark brown blue long 22/10/15 Previously convicted. Right ring-finger conClements, Harry M.C. military camp tracted; heart, P., and star on left hand; tip of left thumb injured. P.P. (See Police medium Gazette, 1915, page 413.) Keane, Daniel, alias Palmerston N. 23/7/15 drunkenness .. 3 months Australia .. labourer 1881 5 6 florid .. red blue 22/10/15 19 p.c. Scar under left knee. P.P. (See Police Kane, Samuel M.C. medium Gazette, 1915, page 550.) Armstrong, Charles WilBlenheimM.C, 22/1/15 incorrigible rogue 1 year Canada miner 1856 5 5 fair grey blue 22/10/15 Several p.c. Bracelet on each wrist. P.P. (See liana, alias McPherson, Donald Charles, alias Duncan, alias MePolice Gazette, 1915, page 54.) Cartney, alias Gorman McNioholl, George Albert Wellington 12/10/15 assault fine or 7 days N. Zealand signwriter .. 1896 5 fresh .. brown hazel .. thick 22/10/15 3 p.c. Scar on right shin and buttock. Arrested, M.C. • medium 16/10/15. P.P. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 720.) Leslie, John Wiiliam, Featherston 20/10/15 default of maintenance remanded Scotland .. labourer 1863 5 dark .. black brown.. 22/10/15 Previously convicted. Anchor on right forearm ; alias Leslie, William M.C. scar on lower lip ; cross on left forearm. P.P. John medium (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 725.) George, Allen, alias Wellington 4/10/15 obscene language 3 weeks Wales labourer 1890 5 4 sallow .. brown brown .. 23/10/15 Previously convicted. Scar on tip of left foreReese, James, alias M.C. finger; arms profusely tattooed; several dots Rece, alias Thomas medium on right hand. P.P. (See Police Gazette j 1914, page 775.) Donovan, Timothy Wellington 25/9/15 drunkenness .. 1 month England .. seaman 1854 5 fair grey blue 23/10/15 Numerous p.c. Cross on right forearm and on M.C. left leg. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 371.) Several p.c. Horse’s head in horse-shoe on Costello, Michael, alias Wellington 25/8/15 theft 2 mouths Ireland labourer 1884 5 6£ dark .. blaok hazel .. sharp ,. 23/10/15 Twomey, Timothy M.C. medium right forearm. F.P. Photographed at Lyttelton, 31/1/12. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 50.) Mendonica, Manoel W ellington 24/9/15 assault 1 month India steward 1893 5 5 olive .. black brown .. 23/10/15 Scar on left shoulder and knee. P.P. Xavier M.C. Pearson, John.. W e lling to n 8/10/15 assault fine or 7 days Scotland .. labourer 1877 5 5£ fair light brown grey .. large, 23/10/15 Scars on right groin and legs; scar on right M.C. pointed large, elbow and over left eye; decayed teeth. F.P. Arrested, 18/10/15. Colton, Daniel Wellington 21/10/15 breach of the peace 3 days N. Zealand labourer 1885 5 11 sallow .. light brown blue 23/10/15 Scar on right knee and left breast; several scars M.C. hooked on small of back and on right wrist and middle finger; small scar on chin. P.P. Soutar, Andrew, alias Wellington 20/10/15 drunkenhess .. 1 month Scotland .. fireman 1869 5 8 sallow .. brown grey .. large 23/10/15 Previously convicted. Harp, crown, and wreath Soutter M.C. on right arm; woman’s head, crown, halfbracelet, and faint marks on left arm. P.P. 1 Fine paid, (See Police Gazette, 1908, page 397.)
RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDING 23rd OCTOBER, 1915 -continued.
and Name of Prisoner, j Where tried. When. | Offence. Sentence. j Native of Trade. a j o CQ Complexion. Hair. Byes. 1 Nose. When discharged. Remarks, and Previous Convictions. (F.P. indicates that finger-impressions have been taken.) Westport — remanded soldier and miner ft. in. dark .. black Coughlan, Thomas, alias Davis, alias Goglan Granity M.C. 5/10/15 drunkenness .. Ireland 1861 5 6 dark br. flat 12/10/15 See Police Gazette, 1915, page 340. Hartigan.Jam.es Greymouth — Westport M.C. 7/10/15 breach of his prohibition order 7 days N. Zealand labourer 1888 6 1 fresh .. brown blue .. medium 15/10/15 See Police Gazette, 1915, page 654. Cooper, Myra, alias Donaldson, Myra Westport M.C. 19/7/15 idle and disorderly 3 months N. Zealand house- keeper 1869 5 7| ruddy .. brown, turning grey grey .. long 18/10/15 Several p.c. Suffers from goitre ; soar over right eye and on upper lip. P.P. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 326.) Shand, Robert Hokitika M.C. 16/12/14 failing to maintain to find surety N. Zealand drover 1894 5 6 fresh .. fair blue medium 21/10/15 Large mouth. Arrested, 22/4/15. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 693.) 2 p.c. for drunkenness. Scar over left eye. Taaffe, Ernest Richard Reefton M.C. 14/10/15 helpless drunkenness .. remanded Australia .. miner 1884 5 6i fresh .. brown grey .. medium 21/10/15 Tierney, William, alias Collins Lyttelton— Greymouth M.C. Murohison M.C. 22/9/15 17/7/15 theft breach of his prohibition order 1 month fine or 3 days Ireland miner 1867 .. 5 7 fair brown .. blue large 21/10/15 23/10/15 Numerous p.c. Mole on left forefinger; scar near right eye, on left eyebrow, and on left forefinger. P.P. Arrested on second charge, 21/10/15. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 668.) 2 p.c. for drunkenness. Heart and bayonet on left arm ; EDITH on left wrist; scar on left thumb and on right eyelid. F.P. McDonald, Charles Christchurch M.C. 16/10/15 rogue and vagabond .. remanded Scotland .. cook 1872 5 5i fresh .. dark brown grey .. large 19/10/15 Field, Septimus Methven M.C. 14/10/15 idle and disorderly 7 days England .. labourer 1860 5 6f fresh .. fair blue large 20/10/15 Scar on right side of forehead. F.P. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 578.) Morgan, Edward John .. H.M, Troopship No. 21 5/5/15 overstaying his leave, resisting arrest, assaulting military police, obscene and threatening language, and drunkenness 6 months N. Zealand shearer 1889 5 6f fresh .. brown hazel .. medium 20/10/15 Mole on back of neck. F.P. Addington — 6 months fair Parker, Lenora, alias Bennie, Selina, alias Reid, alias Telfer W ellington M.C. 15/5/15 rogue and vagabond .. N. Zealand prostitute .. 1878 5 5 ruddy .. grey .. medium 22/10/15 18 p.c. Scar under left eye; upper teeth artificial. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 726.) Wheeler, Jane, alias Dix Auckland S.C. 1/5/11 wilful damage (2ch’rg’s) assault obsoene language 3 months on each 2 months 1 year and 3 years’ reformative detention England ... laundress .. 1870 5 H sallow .. grey blue medium 23/10/15 F.P. Sentences cumulative. (See Police Gazette, 1911, page, 142.) Doyle, Minnie, alias Aldridge Christchurch M.C. 18/10/15 drunkenness .. fine or 7 days N. Zealand prostitute .. 1865 5 3 sallow .. grey hazel .. medium 23/10/15 Numerous p.c. Nervous twitching in left nostril. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page'703.) Timaru — Costello, Michael WaimateM.C. 12/10/15 default of maintenance remanded Ireland bootmaker .. 1864 5 8£ fresh .. dark, turning brown .. sharp 18/10/15 Scar on left knee and elbow. Wo">ds, Joseph, alias Kinch, alias “ Cockney Joe ” Invercargill— Temuka M.C. 18/10/15 breach of Railway Bylaws 7 days England .. oook .. 1852 5 4 fresh .. grey grey hazel .. large 23/10/15 See Police Gazette, 1913, page 730. Fisher, Tomati ; Invercargill M.C. 25/6/15 default of maiutenanoe 3 months N. Zealand labourer 1894 5 7| dark .. black brown .. broad 22/10/15 3 p.c. Three vaccination-marks on left arm ; mole on back of neck ; small scar on left jaw; two small scars on right cheek. F.P. Arrested, 23/7/15. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 51.)
RETURN OF PRISONERS REPORTED AS DISCHARGED FROM GAOLS DURING THE WEEK ENDING 23rd OCTOBER, 1915 -continued.
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XL, Issue 44, 3 November 1915, Page 758
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