PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLI, Issue 24, 21 June 1916, Page 439

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei. —l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £5 fine for obscene language, James Maloney, age fortysix, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes, broad nose ; usually dressed in dark trousers and blue-serge coat and vest; affable manner. (See Police Gazette, 1914, page 516.)

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland). —7th instant, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “Kinross,” Manuel Gallard, age thirty-three, height 5 ft. 5 in., fireman, native of Spain, stout build, sallow complexion ; speaks broken English.

Auckland. —2nd Maroh last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, John Graham, age thirty-nine, height 6 ft., cook, native of England, slim build, fair complexion, dark hair turning grey, blue eyes, round shoulders ; stooping gait; wears spectaoles. Arrears to 11th instant, £l2 19s. (See Police Gazette, 1916, page 685.)

Auckland. —Between the Ist and 31st March last, for uttering counterfeit silver coins, Edward Hodder, age about thirty-seven, height about sft. 6in., supposed jeweller and canvasser, slight build, thin pinched features; dressed neatly in a light-brown suit, soft light-ooloured-felt hat and tan boots; dark Jewish appearance. He was an associate of a man named Atkinson, who was suspected of counterfeiting, and who carried on business as a jeweller in Adelaide Road, Wellington. Accused is supposed to be identical with Edward Joseph Hodder, referred to in Police Gazette, 1912, page 242, and also with Joseph White, a suspected counterfeiter. No warrant.

Auckland. 2nd February last, that he may be compelled to maintain his son, William S. Carroll, an inmate of St. Mary’s Industrial School, William Carroll, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 5 in., seaman, native of England, medium build, swarthy complexion, brown hair and eyes, large nose ; scar over each eye, on nose, and on each lip; tombstone inscribed “ In Memory of My Dear Mother,” and rose, shamrock, and thistle on right forearm; “ W.C.” on left forearm. Arrears to 3rd March last, £5 13s. sd. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 666.)

Auckland. — Edgar John Clough, false pretences: It has been ascertained by the Wellington police that accused left by the s.s. “ Manuka,” for Sydney on the 3rd instant. (See Police Gazette, 1916, page 425.)

Auckland. —l4th instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his five illegitimate children, Ernest Edward Reade, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 3 in., stableman, strong build, dark complexion, hair, and eyes, scar on one arm. Complainant, Maud Grouden, Papakura.

Auckland. —lst December, 1915, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £27 4s. Id. arears due on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, William Newett, age twenty.eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and busbman, native of Tasmania, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, broad nose, scar at base of and on back of left thumb. Arrears computed to 24th February last.

Auckland. —3oth March last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 3s. balance of fine and costs for a breach of his prohibition order, Daniel Egan, age forty-one, height 5 ft, BJin., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, brown eyes, scars on right thumb and middle finger. (See Police Gazette, 1916, page 357.)

Auckland.— Bth instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £2 12s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his son, Cyril Desmond Sims, an inmate of Auckland Industrial School, Frederick William Sims, age forty, height 5 ft. lOJin., labourer, native of Now Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, scar on nose and on right jaw, tip of left rir g-fingsr missing. Arrears computed to 24th July, 1915. (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 305.)

Auckland. —10th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paving £1 10s. fine and costs for being found on premises where liquor was being sold without a license, George Smith, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 2£in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, auburn hair, grey eyes, indistinct tattooing on left forearm. (See Police Gazette , 1916, page 364.)

Auckland.— 6th instant, cn warrant for assault and robbery, Walter Turner, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., hawker, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion, light-brown hair, grey eyes ; usually dressed in a brown shabby suit and black soft-felt hat. In a urinal at the Newmarket Hotel accused assaulted and robbed Harry Kerr, taking £1 ss. from him. He is known in Wellington by the nickname “ Taiho.” (See Police Gazette, 1915, page 41, and Photographs, page 50.)

Auckland.— 23rd February last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven dais in default of paving £2 9s. 6i. costs for attempted suicide, Margaret Ellen Colquitt, alias Halley, &c., age thirty-one, height sft. 3in., domestic, native or New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion, brown hair, bluo eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1916, page 425.)

Waihi. —Between the Ist January last and 31st ultimo, on warrant for theft of bullion value £2O, the property of the Waihi Gold-mining Company (Limited), W. Stewart, age about forty, height about 5 ft. 8 in., supposed native of Australia, medium active build, sallow complexion, black hair, full grey or dark eyes, slightly hooked nose ; usually dressed in a dark or brown suit, linen double collar, black boots, and Dr. Jim or straw hat; and wears a gold double watch-chain, and a signet ring (set with a flat smooth greenish stone) on left little finger; slightly Jewish appearance; walks with head slightly forward. Accused resembles John Oscar Bell, alias West. (See Photographs, 1911, page 47.) He bad been buying stolen gold from William Duncan Smith, who has been arrested. He may visit other goldfields in this Dominion.

Gisborne. —lsth April last, on provisional warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, Nita Higgins, Walter Jackson, alias Walter Wilson, age about twenty-nine, height about 5 ft. 9 in., butcher, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes, straight nose, long thin face, three upper teeth missing; left-handed; usually dressed in a brown suit, or grey trousers and black ooat, grey soft-felt hat, and black lace-up boots. He may now be growing a beard. Accused left New South Wales without providing for the maintenance of his child. Complainant, Ethel May Higgins, Forbes, New South Wales.

Gisborne. — 6th ultimo, for theft of a cheque for £6 (recovered), the property of Percy William Smith, Mangapapa Valley, Man (name unknown), age thirty, height 5 ft. 10 in., supposed bushman, medium build, dark hair and complexion ; dressed in dark clothes. Complainant lost the cheque, and it was afterwards presented by a man of above description to Harry Skillon, barman, Gisborne Hotel, who cashed it. No warrant.

Taumarunui. — James O’Brien, assault and robbery : It has been ascertained by tbe Rahotu police that accused has assumed the name W. Strongman, and that he passed through Okato aud New Plymouth on the 16th ultimo; He has a brother, Jerry O'Brien, an ex-pugilist, living in Auckland. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 394.)

Napier.— 2sth April, 1915, on warrant for failing to provide his wife wicn adequate maintenance and leaving New Zealand without the permission in writing of a Magis-

trate, William Blowes, age sixty-four, height 5 ft. 11£ in., farmer, native of England, active build, dark complexion, grey hair, large hazel eyes, bushy eyebrows, high cheekbones, long aquiline nose, thin features; woman holding vase, flowers, and leaves, and other profuse tattooing on arms; ring on middle finger (believed left hand) ; name (probably “ Wiremu ”) on chest; usually dressed in a blueserge suit and dark soft felt hat; deep loud voice ; keeps the company of socialists. He was last seen in Melbourne in November, 1915. Extradition expenses from the Commonwealth of Australia are guaranteed. Complainant, Margaret Adelaide Blowes, Clive.

Marton. —22nd April last, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for four days in default of paying £1 6s. fine and costs for assault, Patrick Edward McHugh, age about twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 9 in., drover, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes; usually dressed in brown riding-breeches and leggings, brown coat and vest, and light-felt bat; erect gait.

Petone.— 23rd ultimo, on warrant for endeavouring to impose upon a charitable institution, Daniel Barney Sullivan, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of Ireland, thin build, sallow complexion, fair hair, blue eyes right hand missing, prominent chin ; dressed in khaki riding pants and putties, grey coat and vest, khaki-felt hat, aud tan boots; very talkative ; fond of drink; low appearance. Accused endeavoured to impose upon the War Relief Association by falsely representing that he was a returned soldier and a married man with a family.

Wellington.—l6th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his four children, Alfred George Tattle, age thirty-five, height sft. 6in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes; woman in tights on right arm; woman in tights, bust of woman, and three dots on left arm. Arrears to 29th ultimo, £22. (See Police Gazette, 1913, page 728.)

Nelson. —Bth instant, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, Miri Gay, George Thomas Austin, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., compositor, native of England, stout build, fair complexion, light brown hair going bald, blue eyes, round full face ; usually dressed in a brown or black suit, and brown-felt or black hard hat. He is fond of drink and gambling, and frequents billiardsaloons. His photograph is filed in the Superintendent’s Office, Wellington. Complainant, Charlotte Gay (a married woman with whom he 1 ad been living), Hardy Street.

Reefton.— 23rd ultimo, that a notice of fine for 10s. for being illegally on licensed premises may be served upon him, Edward Martin, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., miner, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes; usually dressed in a dark suit and black soft-felt hat; fond of drink.

Christchurch. —24th August, 1915, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for tbe support of his wife, Henrietta Sandford, Linwood, Samuel Sandford. age about fifty-five, height 5 ft. 10^in., labourer, native of Ireland, slim build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, grey eyes, large crooked nose; fond of drink. Arrears to 28th March last, £l3. (See Police Gazette , 1916, page 256.)

Christchurch.— 9th December, 1912, on warrant of commitment to Lyttelton Prison for three months in default of paying £47 3s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Francis Burkitt, age fifty, height sft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slim build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, hazel eyes, scar on right arm and wrist, right little finger twisted; usually shabbily dressed ; fond of drink. Arrears computed to 24th January, 1916. (See Police Gazette, 1916, page 230.)

Christchurch.— 4th March last, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Police-gaol for one month in default of paying £3 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Alfred Edward Laney, age thirt.y-six, height 5 ft. sJin., butcher, native of New Zealand, fair hair and complexion, blue eyes, freckled lands and arms. Arrears computed to Bth ultimo. (See Police Gazette , 1916, page 205.)

Lyttelton. —llth instant, on warrant for being absent without leave from the s.s. “ Indralema,” A. Sutherland, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 5 in., fireman, dark complexion, brown hair and eyes, thin features, star on left arm, anchor on right hand.

Dunedin. —22nd ultimo, that he may be located with a view to compelling him to maintain bis wife, Emily Louisa Craib, and three children, Alexander Craib, age thirtyseven, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, thin build, fair hair and complexion, dark-blue eyes, round face and shoulders; about 10 so. weight ; usually dressed in grey-flannel trousers, grey-tweed coat and vest, black hardfelt hat, and black boots, and may be wearing a fawn mackintosh with a small tear near left shoulder ; fond of drink.