PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XLIX, Issue 22, 4 June 1924, Page 321

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei. —l4th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, E. H. Muir (name probably fictitious), age about forty-three, height 5 ft. 11 in., native of England, slight build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair turning grey, long thin features ; well dressed in a navy-blue suit and tan boots (seldom wears a hat) ; stooped, and holds his head .to one side when conversing ; slightly lame on left leg. Accused obtained £lO from Norman Wilde, licensee, Commercial Hotel, by means of a valueless cheque. There are other charges pending. Jilt z s~- ZZ4, ¥ O -9- 2/ty,

.Queen Street Wharf (Auckland). —Ist ultimo, on warrant for being absent from the s.s. “Port Wellington without leave, John * Campbell, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 4 in., seaman, native of England, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. jfajvL+Xe* x

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland).— lst ultimo, on warrant for being absent from the s.s. “ Port Wellington ” without leave, Thomas Kelly, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 5 in., seaman, native of England, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue eyes.

Auckland. 2Bth ultimo, that she may be compelled to maintain her child, George Dawson, an inmate of Auckland Receiving Home, Dorothy Sheba Dawson, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 4 in., domestic, native of Australia, fair complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, upturned nose ; suffers from chest trouble. She may be accompanied by her husband, Edward Dawson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1924, page 273 t

Auckland. — ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £l3 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of Florence McAnally, John Fairley, alias William Wilson, alias John Coburn, alias McKeown, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 8 in., groom, labourer, and cook, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes, woman and man on left forearm, star on right forearm ; scar on nose, on back of right hand, and on left ring-finger. Arrears computed to 24th February last. (See Police Gazette, 1924, 1,ag6205 - ) r/bWiT S- 2--3£>,

Auckland. —6th ultimo, on warrant for failing, to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, William Henry Whyley, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair and eyes", square jaws, clean-shaved, bow legs, flat feet. Arrears to 11th April last, ,£24 10s. He may be living with a Mrs. Marshall/' ") g*> / / z /7/' t Ar,,

Auckland. —27th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his two children, James Frederick Williams, age ; twenty-four, height 5 ft. 6 in., stableman, native of New Zealand, thin build, pale complexion, dark hair, grey eyes; shabbily dressed. Arrears to Ist January last, £22 7s. Id.

Auckland. lsth April last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Miriam Alice Williams, 20 Burgoyne Street, Ponsonby, James Williams, age fifty, height 5 ft. 10 in., miner, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion and hair, clean-shaved. t '> t/ / / n r 7/ Matiere.— Edward Richard Guillosson, failing to maintain : It has been ascertained by the Taumarunui police that he may be accompanied by a woman much older] than himself, who was employed as laundress in a hotel at Taumarunui. (SeePoUoeG^^mi^geSlA, r

Te —Leslie Beer, default •of maintenance: It is desired by the Auckland police that when this offender is arrested he be questioned regarding a gold half-hoop engage-ment-ring, set with five diamonds, the property of Agnes Marion Cato, which he is said to have received from James Raymond Slattery, referred to in Police Gazette, 1924, page' 290. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 238.)/ r CtSiH&v/ed y 7 - Taumarunui. —l7th ultimo, that a summons for illegally keeping liquor for sale may be served upon him, Charles Edward Neil, age about thirty-three, height ft. 1 in., labourer and bushman, native of Tasmania, strong build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; well dressed in a grey suit and cap, or blue suit, soft-felt hat, and nigger-brown boots ; erect gait; quiet disposition ; competes at chopping contests.

Ohakune. —29th April last, on warrant for obtaining credit by fraud, Stanley Reginald Harvey, age twenty-one, height 5 ft. 81 in., marine officer, native of Tasmania, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. Accused by fraudulently representing himself to be a prison official from Hautu Prison, induced Archibald Webb, taxi-proprietor, Ohakune Junction, to drive him to Wellington, where he disappeared without paying £42, the cost of the trip. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 647, and Photographs, page 112.)

Taihape. —l7th ultimo, on warrant for theft of 19s. 6d., the property of G. P. Kelly, grocer, David Lusk, age about thirty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer and motor-driver, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, darkbrown hair ; dressed in a blue suit, black hat, and tan boots ; may have in his possession a gold-mounted Onoto fountain pen, the property of complainant. Accused, who was employed to deliver goods by motor-lorry, received 19s. 6d. from Ethel Ellen Parsons, and failed to account for it to- his employer. He may be accompanied by Lena Farrell. There are other charges Pending.^^££ 7/' New Plymouth. ultimo, on warrant for deserting from the s.s. “ Rimutaka,” Samuel Chestnut, age seventeen, height 5 ft. 6 in., fireman’s caterer, native of England, slight build, sallow complexion, dark hair, blue eyes; dressed in a blue-serge suit ancLJight-tweed cap., Waipukurau. —l6th April last, that a summons for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours may be served upon him, Joseph Davis, age fifty, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of England, medium build/; shabby appearance - &VU4 ? /&//-!' J

Otaki. J. C. Maxwell, theft: The horse, saddle, and bridle, the property of W. Higginson, have been recovered by the Foxton police, the horse having been exchanged for another one at 1 Foxton, and the saddle and bridle sold at Bunnythorpe, by a man who gave the name J. Winton. He may be identical with John George Winton, referred to in Police Gazette, 1923, page 161, and Photographs, 1921, page 64. (See Police Gazette, 1924, page 310.) n/.4 /

Wellington. l9th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his three children, Arthur John Bevan, age about twenty-eight, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, large nose ; dressed in a dark or grey suit, velour hat, and tan boots. Complainant, Amelia Ann Hare, Buckley Road, Melrose, who has charge of the children. He may be with the “ Carter the Great ” Theatrical Company, and may endeavour to leave this Dominion.^j^^^^C

Wellington. —loth April last, for forgery and uttering, Oswald Fruish, age about thirty-five, height 6 ft., driver, strong build, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, some upper teeth missing, round shoulders, knock-kneed, slightly flat-footed ; usually dressed in a blue-serge suit, black-felt hat or grey cap, and fawn raincoat, and wears a gold watchchain. ® On the 10th April last, by means of a forged withdrawal receipt, £4O was obtained from the Post Office Savingsbank account of John O’Leary, fireman. Accused, who occupied the same room as complainant at 5 Malcolm Lane, is suspected of hayingyommitted the offence. No warrant., , J J^yf7>r Wellington. lffitir April last, that he may be compelled to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of Hugh Neil Angus, an inmate of Auckland Probation Home, William Angus, alias Walter Anderson, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. in., slaughterman, native of New Zealand, sallow complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, large nose, scar on right upper arm; woman and flag on left forearm ; snake, coat-ot-arms, “ Anzac,” clasped hands, thistle, rose, * shamrock, and “Jessie” on right arm. (See Police Gazette, l^Lpag^2^J~^ lf*' Wellington. — ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £4 7s. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Myra Poutawera, KiraMangonui Poutawera, age about thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 5 in.,, shunter, Maori, stout build, copper complexion, bushy dark hair, brown eyes, clean-shaved ; does not wear a hat. Complainant, Hannah E. Gason, 2 Burgess Road, Jofoj^onvil q

Wellington. —On warrant issued at Adelaide (South Australia) for on the 29th March last obtaining £lO by false pretences, John Lawrence Shearer, alias William John Ross, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., agent, native of Australia, medium build, fair complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, small moustache, full face ; dressed in a blue suit with stripes and light-felt hat; pleasant appearance ; good address. Accused obtained £lO from Edward Leonard Lemon, Adelaide, by falsely representing that he was agent for the sale of blocks of land in Alton Estate, Kilkenny, and that on payment of £lO arrangements would be made with a builder and the State Bank for the erection of a house. He was last seen in Wellington on 23rd ultimo. There are other charges pending. His arrest is desired. N (Seq South Australia Police Gazette, 1924, page Z' S'! j Nelson. —26th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Catherine A. 0. Blair, David Melville Blair, alias David McDonald, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 5f in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair turning grey, dark-brown eyes, “ D.M.8.” on right arm, dot on back of one hand, scar on left leg. Arrears to sth ultimo, £36. (See Police Gazette, 1923, page 173.)

Christchurch. —l2th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Henrietta Lee Coburn, domestic, 102 Grafton Street, Linwood, is the mother, Donald John Blair, age thirty-seven, height about 5 ft. 6 in., shearer and butcher, native of Australia, medium build, pale complexion, curly fair hair, grey-blue ' eyes, scar on forehead ; usually dressed in a grey suit. • .

Christchurch.— March last, on warrant for theft of a gold albert and silver match-box (recovered), and a gentlemen’s silver open-face watch, oval glass, “ T.W.” on back case, total value £2O, the property of Howard Woods, agent, 530 Hagley Avenue, Harry Fabian (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-one, height 5 ft. 10 in., slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair; dressed in a blue suit and light-felt hat. This is the description of a man who pawned the chain and match-box at Meltzer’s pawnshop.

Christchurch. April last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Elsie Griebel, 10 Avon Street, is the mother, Herbert Hill, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 6 in., porter and barman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes ; well dressed. Arrears to Bth January last, £25 12s. 6d. (See Police Gazette, 1923, page 401.) J j ~ * / //? n

Christchurch. — 18th April last, that the Juvenile Probation Officer, Christchurch, may be notified of his whereabouts, Charles McCarthy, age nineteen, height about 5 ft. 6 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, pale complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a dark-grey suit and felt hat, and has a bicycle in his possession ; feebleminded. He was licensed out to T. J. Frame, farmer, Ashley Gorge, from where he disappeared on the 18th April last.

Rakaia. 29th April last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for one month in default of paying £5 fine and costs for obstructing the police, John Kendrick Albert Himona, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 5 in., bushman, Maori, medium build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes • dressed in a dark suit; fond of drink ; a-good singer. (See Police Gazette, 1924, /g

Timaru.—l3th March last, on warrant for using indecent language, Alfred Dutton, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 8 in., seaman and labourer, native of England, strong build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, small lump on right cheek and on left thumb, scar above left eye ; ship, clasped hands, flowers, “ Lizzie,” four women, anchor, stag’s head, wreath, and “ Maud,” &c., on right arm; butterfly, star, heart, anchor, &c., on left arm ; half-ring on left little finger. (See Police Gazette, 1921, p 2