PERSONS WANTED.
Auckland. — 29th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £3 4s. fine and costs for hawking without a license, George Edward Robertson, alias John Robinson, age forty-tw'o, height 5 ft. 51 in., hawker, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, grey eyes, scars on left fore and little fingers, right little finger contracted ; fond of drink. (See Jla 1921, page 643.) Auckland. —l6th instant/ on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £3 Is. costs for obscene language, William Riley, age about fortythree, height 5 ft. 6-1 in., seaman, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, scars on chin and on right cheek, black birth-mark on left forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1922, page 197.) _ c 0 yQjzZ* D - O' J, Auckland. -15th instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Edith Ada Farn worth, 6 Ewing ton Avenue, Leonard Farnworth, age forty-one, height SR. li n., plasterer, native
of England, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, clean-shaved, right forefinger deformed, scar on left side of abdomen and on back dressed in aMight-grey suit and light hat. Arrears to Ist insriutf, £22 10s.
Auckland. —27th May last, on warrant for being a child not under proper control, Mavis Fitton, age fifteen (looks eighteen), height 5 ft. 4 in., waitress, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair and eyes, scar on right side of throat ; may be dressed in an orangecoloured dress with black buttons down front and on side of sleeves, small black-velvet hat, brown overcoat with butterfly buckles on front, and suede shoes ; fond of dancing. ‘ c S-8-ZS-.
Auckland. 22nd February last, for being an idle and disorderly person (having insufficient means), John Newald, age thirty -two, height 5 ft. 1\ in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes. On the 2nd March last he was convicted for above offence and ordered to come up if called on. He has failed to report to the Probation Officer, and he is to be brought up for sentence on the original charge. (See Police Oazette, 1925, pastel 72.) / S Y / 7 O .
.Auckland. 24th ultimo, for theft of tools (recovered), value £4, the property of Frederick Potter, carpenter, 16a Bracken Avenue, Epsom, William Bell (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 11 in., carpenter, medium build, fresh complexion, brown eyes, small brown moustache, wearing a fawn overcoat and dark-brown-felt bat ; speaks softly. The above is the description of the man who sold the tools in a second-hand shop for 12s. Cd. No warrant.
Hamilton. —18th instant, on warrant for false pretences, E. Brown (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-five, height about 5 ft. 8 in., slight build ; well dressed probably in a grey suit and light-grey soft-felt hat, and carries a briefbag. Accused obtained £3 from George Archibald Green, proprietor, Imperial Tea-rooms, Victoria Street, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount. He is believed to be identical with Lionel Edward Senior, referred to in Police Gazette, 1925, page 412, and he may be in possession of a cheque-book on the Bank of New Zealand, Hamilton* Nos. 0390153-390176. There arc other charges ponduig. , yL. <7- r
Whakatane. —20th April last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £6 arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Dorothy Kathleen Byrne, Walter Howard Byrne, alias Walter Howard, age thirty, height 5 ft. 8 in., butcher, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, scar on one lip and on right leg ; usually dressed in a dark suit and soft-felt, hat; fond of billiards, horse-racing, boxing, and drink. There is also a summons for a similar offence to be served upon him! (Bee - Police Gazette, 1925, m/Ar ywo-96'.
Putaruru. — May la§t, that a /otic/ of fine and costs for three breaches <Y the Arfije Ag- maybe seiyud upon him, Michael Murphy^^^L>^ r^k/ fOT'ty? height sfC Sun., labourer and bushman, nredium build, dafk * wimple xion and hair, usuallv works about tylwmiUaf t Sjzo- 77 5
Arai>uni. —l7th instant, on warrant for theft of cookingutensils and groceries, value £2O, the property of Henderson, Deyell, and Logan, contractors, Patrick O’Brien, age about forty, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer and cook, native of .New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, large brown eyes, Roman nose, no front teeth ; dressed in a dark-grey-tweed suit. He may be identical with Patrick Thomas O’Brien, referred to in Police Gazette, 1922, page 416. Accused, who was employed as cook at the Arapuni Camp, stole the property and sold it to Jack Nobilo for £2O.
Stratford.— 20th instant, that a summons for failing to render personal service under the Defence Act, may he served upon him, Frank McPhee, age nineteen (looks older), height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, clean-shaved, slightly stooped, gold teeth in front ; usually well dressed, and wears high-heeled shoes ; a heavy cigarette - smoker ; suffers from asthma ; frequents billiard-saloons ; good appearance, / 16 fQ! ~> •
Napier. —6th instant, on warrant for failing to provide for the maintenance of his unborn illegitimate child, The mgs Fcgerly, age twenty-two, height about 5 ft,. 8 in., slaughterman, native of New Zealand, build, pale complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, decayed front teeth, scar on right hand; dressed in o navy-blue suit and light-felt hat, and usually walks with his hands behind his back. Complainant, Mary Elizabeth Bulled, domestic, Meeanee.
Wanganui. — 26th May last, on warrant for failing to maintain his illegitimate child, of whom Elsie Sylvia Rush, domestic, 14 Murray Street, is the mother, Tony Pavick,. age about thirty, height 6 ft., labourer and contractor, native of Dalmatia, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair and eyes, broad face ; usually well dressed ; fond of horse-racing, and is said to own the racehorse “ Arsen Lupin.” do, 9 '
Wellington.— 2lst instant, that a summons for failing to maintain his wife, Dorothy Money, Croydon, England, may be served upon him, Alonzo Money, age thirty, height 5 ft. 7 in., indent agent and seaman, native of England, slight build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a grey suit; feminine voice ; pul it/ manner. Arrears to 18th May last, £36. 5 /V/ 5~,
Wellington.3oth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 balance of fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Michael Patrick Naughton, height 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, florid complexion, sharp nose; dressed in a grey suit and soft-felt hat; well spoken ; a heavy cigarette-smoker. / Q 2^ L
Wellington.— 2Bth March last, on warrant for forgery and uttering, Charles Cassels (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-seven, height 5 ft; 10 in., strong build, dark complexion and hair; dressed in a navy-blue suit and greyfelt hat. Accused altered from 2s. 9d. to £lO 2s. 9d. a moneyorder issued at Greymouth on the 26th March last in favour of Mrs. Bennett, Nelson, and uttered it to James Leslie Wylie, manager, Hallenstein Bros., Lambton Quay, in payment for a light-grey overcoat and two collars, value £7 9s. 6d.
Wellington. 24th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £3 3s. balance of fine and costs for driving a motor-car in a manner dangerous to the public, Charles Daniel Fisher, age thirty, height 5 ft. 51 in., motor mechanic, native of Wales, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes, blind in right eye, woman’s bust on right forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1923^ /y-S-ZUfi,
Wellington. —26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two months in default of paying £24 ss. 3d. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Charles Harold Humphrey (no description available). 4
Wellington. —2lst instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife. John McKenzie Beattie, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 9 in., chauffeur, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, long pointed nose, cleanshaved ; smart appearance. Arrears to 6th instant, £22 15s. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 329.)
Wellington. —2lst instant, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £ls ss. arrears due on a maintenance order for the support of his child, Thomas Herbert Butler, alias Frederick Thomas Norton, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 9 in., electrician, medium build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes. (See Police Gazette, J924, part: 699.) Ah ** r-
Wellington. — instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Florence Marshall, 202 Tinakori Road, David Marshall, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 10 in., butcher, native of Scotland, fair florid complexion, fair hair, dark-blue eyes, dimple in chin ; fond of to 20th instant, £44. ?/s/ ♦
Nelson. —26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Nelson Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 fine and costs for breach of his prohibition order, Frederick Gifford, age fifty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, lightblue eyes, bald patch on back of head ; dressed in shabby dark clothes and dark-grey-felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1923, page 396.) OAA+ZL Zl'Q 7
Christchurch.— H. Hepburn, alms Harold Conway, forgery and uttering : It has been agbegjtained by the Christchurch police that offender is idyptutd Harold S. Conway, referred to in Police /L-zFtre, /1 92aLspp»§f/ 50, and A. Clark, referred to in >Pnls!^Gaze±tf page 178. His correct name is Andrew Alexander Clarity and he was committed to Stoke Industrial Schoolr from Napjer in 1912. (See Police Gazette,
Christchurch —On or about 24th November last, on warrant for theft of a. bicycle-saddle, and handle-bars (recovered), value £1 12s. (id., Leslie Burt, age sixteen, height 5 ft. 2 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; usually dressed in dark clothing and cap ; quiet manner, lie was interviewed by the Christchurch police and admitted the theft, but subsequently disappeared. Complainant, Clarence Middleton.
Dunedin. —Ist instant, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Emma Golding, Albert Golding, age fifty, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of England, stout build, pale complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, clean-shaved, cast in one eye ; usually dressed in dark clothes. Arrears to 7th May last, £23. His photograph is filed in the Superintendent’s office, Dunedin.
Dunedin.l7th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, Frank Gorton (name probably fictitious), age about thirtyseven, height about 5 ft. 9 in., stout build, fresh complexion, fair curly hair brushed back, clean-shaved, square features; dressed in a grey suit, grey-tweed overcoat, light-coloured soft-felt hat, and tan shoes with pointed toes. Accused obtained £l5O from John George Wregglesworth, labourer, 205 Cargill Road, South Dunedin, by falsely representing that he was conducting a business for the manufacture of woollen dusters and desired a partner. He previously obtained money at Christchurch and Auckland by similar fraudulent means. He may be accompanied by. a woman believed to be his wife Description : Age about twentyeight, height. 5 ft. 6 in., slight build, sallow complexion, dark hair ; dressed in a fawn dress and twfced overcoat. There are other charges pend** M O-$ V/f// A £
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume L, Issue 30, 29 July 1925, Page 431
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