PROPERTY STOLEN.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LII, Issue 2, 19 January 1927, Page 37

PROPERTY STOLEN.

-—♦- Helensville. —19th or 20th ultimo, from the Verona Boardinghouse, the property of SAMUEL NEIL FERGUSON, a gentlemen’s blue serge “ Lynx ” suit, about size 4, two small holes in left trouser-leg ; a pair of gentlemen’s cream tennis trousers ; a pair of gentlemen’s “ Gang Forward ” tan boots, size 7 ; a pair of gentlemen’s patent leather shoes, size 7 ; a gentlemen’s fawn Stetson hat, size 6J, black band, “ Glimmer’s Drapery Stores, Morrinsville,” on inside band ; a brown leatherette portmanteau with metal handle; a brown leather wallet containing two motor-driver’s licenses in name of complainant and £1 13s. in money; and a blackhandled razor, three shirts, &c. : total value, £22 17s. 6d. Identifiable except money. Suspicion is attached to Two fVlen (names unknown)— (l) age about forty, height about 5 ft. 5 in., stout build, clean-shaved, round wrinkled face, scar or mark near one eye ; dressed in grey working-clothes : and (2) age about forty, height about 5 ft. 7 in., medium build, clean-shaved; dressed in grey working-clothes.

Avondale. 4th October last, from Brown Street, the property of ROBERT HAPPALA, a gentlemen’s greenenamelled free-wheel Aero bicycle, racing-handles, Gribson grips, black mudguards, Dunlop tires; value, £lO 10s. Identifiable.

Ponsonby. 3oth ultimo, from Ponsonby Road, the property of JAMES LEANING, 34 West End Road, Herne Bay, a gentlemen’s free-wheel Monarch Special bicycle, No. 15234, upturned handles, rubber grips ; value, £Bylos., Identifiable.

Auckland. —On the 22nd or 23rd September last the warehouse of JOHNSTONE, KERR, AND JOHNSTONE, 10a Vermont Street, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A tin of caramels (recovered) ; £6 11s. Bd. in money; and two small boxes of cheese : total value, £8 11s. 8d Not identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Pearce or Pearson, age about twenty-five, height about 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, sallow complexion, dark-brown hair, low quick speech ; dressed in a light-grey suit and hat.

Auckland. —Between the 31st ultimo and the 4th instant the dwelling of ALBERT JAMES RYCROFT, Fyfe Street, Grey Lynn, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A ladies’ 18 ct. gold wristlet watch, luminous English figures, second hand missing ; a ladies’ 9 ct. gold dress-ring set with a pearl and two amethysts in cross-over setting; an oblong cameo tiepin ; a ladies’ mauve rep dress, two boxpleats on hips, half sleeves of ornamental silk ; a ladies* evening frock, apricot colour figured silk, tinsel ornaments on sides ; a vieux rose silk frock with silk bodice and skirt; an eight-day clock in square oak frame, oval dial, concave glass ; a silver teapot on four legs ; a glass cruet with three bottles ; a Wilton carpet, 6 ft. by 6 ft., black with vieux rose, fringe on ends ; three vieux rose mohair slip mats ; a pink georgette scarf ; a gold ring with two picks and helmets soldered thereon ; and a red Axminster hearth-rug, &c. : total value, '*7*7*7.

Auckland. On the 31st ultimo or the Ist instant the dwelling of EDGAR BURNETT SPENCER, 30 Aroha Avenue, Edendale, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : An 18 ct. gold ring, set with an opal in claw setting, flaw in opal; an 18 ct. gold ring with claw setting (stone missing); and Is. in money : total value, £7 Is. Rings identifiable.

Auckland. 23rd ultimo, from 397 Broadway, the property of JOHN WYNNE HARLEY, a pair of gentlemen’s black trousers with faint white stripe ; a pair of gentlemen’s grey trousers ; a brown leather belt with brass buckle ; a pair of gentlemen’s box-calf Derby boots, size 8 ; a pair of gentlemen’s black lace-up shoes ; a gentlemen’s grey felt hat, size 6J, may have “ E. C. Browne ” inside ; a brown fibre suitcase ; 3 pairs gentlemen’s black cashmere socks; and £2 in money t total value, £9 10s. Identification doubtful. Suspicion is attached to Frederick Smith, age about eighteen, height about 5 ft. 2 in., labourer, medium build, sallow complexion, dark hair, brown eyes ; usually dressed in a darkgrey coat and grey trousers.

Auckland. l6th September last, the property of JOHN TOOMER, 25 Devon Street, a brown leather brief-bag with cardboard lining ; a pair of khaki-coloured overalls ; and a pair of gentlemen’s black working-boots, size 6 : total value, £1 ss. Not identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Christopher John Gallagher, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. Ilf in., fisherman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, scar above and below left eye and on left side of nose ; heart, scroll, “Mother,” and 1916 on right forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 823.) y-

Auckland.- —Ist instant, from the Ellerslie Racecourse, the property of FRANK COVENTRY, Three Kings, a 1926 model Raleigh motor-cycle, 2f horse-power, single cylinder, black-enamelled with Raleigh in gold on side of tank, registration No. 821, engine No. 5654, chassis No. 5657, acetylene lamp attached ; value, £45. Identifiable. f ,/ rm a >7 >

Auckland. —31st ultimo, from a room in Thames House, Hobson Street, the property of PERCY HINTON, a gentlemen’s gold hunting keyless watch, dial and hands missing ; a single 9 ct. gold curb watch-chain with Indian gold stone heart-shape pendant attached, tip of heart missing; and an Indian Army Temperance bronze medal, blue-enamel edging, dragon in centre : total value, £7 ss. Identifiable. f(p'

/ ✓ Auckland. 3lst ultimo, from 173 Victoria Street, the property of GEORGE LONGHURST and GORDON ANDERSON, a pair of gentlemen’s blue-serge trousers and an openface nickel Waterbury watch with piece of enamel chipped off dial near second hand ; total value, 16s. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Gdley, age about forty-seven, height about 5 ft. 3 in., cook, medium build, ruddy complexion, grey hair and moustache ; dressed in a grey suit and grey felt hat.

Auckland. —On or about the 16th October last, from 62 Victoria Street, the property of PATRICK FRANCIS McANNALLEY, Great South Road, Otahuhu, a gentlemen’s nickel-plated Swiss wristlet watch, fifteen jewels, luminous figures; value, £3 10s. Identification doubtful. Suspicion is attached to Eileen Withers, referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 434, and Photographs, page 70, who has been interviewed, but not evidence resulted.

Auckland. —On or about the 24th ultimo, on the train between Wellington and Auckland, the property of Rev. THOMAS KNIGHT, Redan, Wyndham, a leather purse containing a £2O note, a£s note, and a trunk-key. Not identifiable.

Auckland.— Between the 3rd and sth instant, from a bedroom in the Masonic Hotel, Devonport, the property of CLARICE MAY HURRELL, a ladies’ ring set with three diamonds- in bridge setting; a ladies’ ring set with eight diamonds in a cluster, platinum setting, one large diamond in centre of cluster; a gold circle —spider in web with diamond for an eye and unpolished pearl for body; a pair of earrings with pear-shaped pearls; a ladies’ round silver vanity case with “ R ” on it, long silver chain attached ; and necklets of beads : total value, £IOO. Identifiable.

Auckland. —loth ultimo, from a motor-car in Lome Street, the property of CYRIL OSMOND MAHONEY, 38 Shortland Street, a brown leather attache-case, two nickel fasteners ; a book entitled “ The Count of Monte Cristo ” ; three portions of Gazette Law Reports ; a will of S. E. Baigent; and an Onoto fountain pen: total value, £4. Identifiable.

Auckland. 6th or 7th ultimo, from a cabin on the R.M.S. “ Niagara,” the property of GAVAN WILLIAM COBCROFT, Sydney, a crocodile-leather folding - wallet, G.W.C. in gold letters on one corner; about £2O in money; two English Treasury £5 notes ; an American dollar note ; and a Canadian dollar note, &c. : total value, £32 ss. Wallet only identifiable. .

Mount Eden. 22nd November last, from Newton Road, the property of EDWIN McCARTHY, 13 Queens Avenue, a gentlemen’s free-wheel Ivanhoe bicycle, No. 20232, black enamelled with gold lines, racing-handles, Gibson rubber pedals ; value, £l7. Identifiable.

Newmarket. — 9th ultimo, from Broadway, the property of WILFRED JOHNSON, 15 Wapiti Avenue, Epsom, a gentlemen’s free-wheel Raleigh bicycle, No. 19643, blackenamelled with green lines, down-turned handles, Dunlop Railroad tires ; value, £l2. Identifiable.

Pukekohe. —26th or 27th October last, from the Wesley Training College, the property of LOU JEAN HILL, a pair of ladies’ dark-brown kid gloves and £9 6s. 2d. in money. Not identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Charles Purdy, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. (if in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, scar on right knee and on right side of neck ; tip of right ring-finger injured. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 28.) S 'tvaJif-d' — 2j-~3. -27

Pukekohe. —Between the 11th August last and the 12th October, from an unoccupied house in the Great South Road, Bombay, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GO VERNMENT (Lands and Survey Department), 14 ft. of piping, two down-drops, two air down-drops, a milk-vat, and about 45 ft. of Balato belting from a milking plant; total value, £4O. Not identifiable.

Ngaruawahia. —On the 2nd or 3rd instant, the premises of RUSSELL McFARLANE, draper, were broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : 2J dozen assorted ties; three dozen assorted fancy socks ; three gentlemen’s grey velour hats, size 7 ; a gentlemen’s grey Borsalino hat, size 7 ; a grey Summit hat, size 7 ; three pairs gentlemen’s niggerbrown shoes, branded “ Walk Away ” ; five Paris belts ; a brown leather suit-case ; a brown composition suit-case ; six white-and-black-striped cotton shirts, size 5; four gentlemen’s suits, size 5, two grey worsted and one . navy-blue serge ; four pairs gentlemen’s tweed trousers, size 5 ; and twelve gentlemen’s cotton vests : total value, £6O ss. Identification doubtful.

Te Aroha. —On the 23rd or 24th ultimo the store of DICK GEORGE CHANCE LEWIS, Waihou, was broken into and the following stolen therefrom : Six gentlemen’s neglige shirts sizes 2 to 6; six gentlemen’s fuji-silk canoe shirts, “ Acme ” brand ; a pair of gentlemen’s Zealandia boots, size 7, dragon and “ Zuadrega ” on soles; a pair of gentlemen’s Patriata boots, size 7; three pairs of gentlemen’s dark-brown shoes, English make, No. B. 7905 and a large quantity of tobacco, cigarettes, &c. : total value, £94 Is. Bd. Boots only identifiable.

Morrinsville. —ARTHUR THEODORE BREMNER’S shop broken into : Leslie Letton, referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 798, has been arrested for the offence by the Morrinsville police. The stolen property has not been recovered. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 794.)

Hamilton. —sth ultimo, from London Street, the property of SAMUEL CLOTHIER, 233 Victoria Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Skeates and White bicycle No. 64787, upturned handles, Oceanic tire on front wheel; and a gentlemen’s navy-blue gabardine raincoat with belt: total value, £lO. Identifiable.

Hamilton. — 18th ultimo, from a bathing-shed at the lake,* the property of WILLIAM GEORGE JOHNSON, 27 Myrtle Street, Claudelands, a silver wristlet watch, No. 534535, luminous figures, seven jewels ; value, £3 10s. Identifiable.

Waitara. 26th ultimo, from the Waitara Hotel, the property of GEORGE GLENDENNING, a fountain pen (recovered), and a gentlemen’s open-face white metal watch, black English figures ; total value, £3 12s. 6d. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Tim Yates, age fifty-eight, height about 5 ft. 10 in., labourer, grey hair, watery blue eyes, prominent chin, square jaws, clean-shaved, bad teeth; dressed in a dark suit; stooped. Suspect sold the pen to Matthew Erceg for 2s. 6d. The photograph of Thomas Yates, alias Williams, referred to in Police Gazette, 1926, page 207, and Photographs, 1915. page 14, has been identified as that of the suspect. -,'i< L 1

CChjx&sJz d sfwJQJ 1 New Plymouth. —On the'' 29th or 30th ultimo the store of THE RIVERDALE CO-OPERATIVE DAIRY COMPANY, Inaha, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : A gentlemen’s fawn gabardine raincoat, “ Aqua Armor Coat” on tag, belt with leather - covered buckle, greenish shot-silk lining, side pockets with flaps, short straps on sleeves ; a gentlemen’s light - fawn gabardine raincoat, “ Aquapreuve Raincoat ” on tag, vent in back, slit pockets ; a gentlemen’s light-fawn mixture sports coat, size 6, dark-

chocolate lining, four outside pockets, white lining in sleeves with blue - and - black stripes ; a gentlemen’s light - grey mixture sports coat, size 4, dark - chocolate lining ; two pairs gentlemen’s black leather boots, sizes 7 and 8 ; a pair of gentlemen’s light-grey saddle-tweed trousers, size 4, cuff bottoms; four gentlemen’s shirts, “ Tobralco, Kaiapoi,” on tags —one light-grey, one pink, one grey with blue and black stripes, and one heliotrope with purple and white stripes ; £2 10s. in money; and a quantity of cigarettes, &c. : total value, £26 19s. Identification doubtful.

Kaponga. — On or about the 13th October last, from a milking-shed at Kapuni, the property of DUNCAN SPIERS, a Lawrence Kennedy metal pulsator for a milking-machine, No, 355, about 18 in. square ; value, £2O. Identifiable.

Hawera. —21st or 22nd November last, from the premises of J. B. MacEWAN AND COY., High Street, a tin cash-box, containing £ls 15s. 3d. in money; a cheque for £1 2s. lid,, No. A 356061, on the Bank of Australia, Waverley, signed E. Dickie ; a cheque for £4 95., No. 10837, on the Bank of New Zealand, Plawera, signed T. E. Brickford ; a cheque for £37 7s. Bd., No. 573831, on the Bank of New South Wales, Hawera, signed G. Ogle ; a cheque for £3 3s. 6d., No. B. 135646, on the Bank of Australasia, Hawera; a cheque, for £5 17s. on the Bank of New Zealand, Mariam, signed W. D. Gulliver ; a cheque for £1 7s. Bd. on the Bank of New Zealand, Manaia, signed A. E. McCracken ; a cheque for £5 on the Bank of New Zealand, Manaia, signed Kelly (all the above' payable to J. B. Mac Ewan and Coy.) ; and a cheque for £4 Is. 6d. on the Bank of New South Wales, Hawera., payable to A. J. Davis and signed .Me Nan. Cheques only identifiable. (7ju(JtL-s<2 3/ ■?&.s- .

x / / Napier. —l9th November last, from the Vulcan Foundry, the property of FREDERICK WILLIAM LEACH, 22 MacDonald Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel bicycle No. 21648, straight handles, no grips, Hercules hub on back wheel; value, £6. Identifiable.

Wanganui. —29th ultimo, from a motor-car, the property of JOHN DICK MONTGOMERY TODD, 63 Cornwall Street, Masterton, a brown leather suit-case, two nickel locks, J.D.T. in black letters thereon ; a navy-blue suit, with Ball, Masterton, on tag ; a brownish-fawn suit, with Murray and Coy., Masterton, on tag ; a pair of cream trousers ; a pair of ladies’ shoes, size 4 ; a suit of Tobralco pyjamas ; a pair of military hairbrushes ; and a wallet, several cotton shirts, &c. : total value, £35.’ Identifiable.

Wanganui. Between the 18th and 27th ultimo the dwelling of ARTHUR DYSART NELSON, 10 Heads Road, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : Two pairs three-quarter size and one pair single white blankets with yellow stripes, “ Golden Fleece ” brand ; a three-quarter size plain white blanket; a white open-work crotchet quilt worked in square pattern ; and a single-bed size open-work white crotchet quilt, basket of flowers and “M.R.” worked thereon : total value, £2O 10s. Identifiable.

Feilding. — On the 29th November last, the dwelling of THERAS MITCHELL, 72 West Street, was broken into and a nickel-plated Swiss watch stolen therefrom, with “J. Peters,” Invercargill, on dial, and “ T. A Mitchell ” scratched on back case ; value, £l. Identifiable.

Woodville. —Bth ultimo, from outside the Racecourse, the property of CHARLES HAYES, a gentlemen’s blackenamelled free-wheel bicycle, No. 19074, turned down handles, no grips,; value, £5. Identifiable^

Palmerston North. —l6th or 17th ultimo, from a motorcar in Fargurson Street, the property of LOUIS GORDON NAIRN, Khandallah, Wellington, a Brownie camera with “L. G. Nairn ” scratched thereon; a gentlemen’s black tweed overcoat, single breasted ; a white motoring-overcoat with belt, buckle missing ; a khaki cushion with “ L.N.” in khaki silk thread in centre ; and a purple woollen scarf : total value, £ll os. fid. Identifiable.

Palmerston North. 2nd ultimo, from the dwelling of ARTHUR JOHN SANSOM, Longburn, a gold half-hunting Waltham watch, No. 12129174, blue enamel figures ; a 9 ct. gold fetter watch-chain with gold shamrock pendant attached; and about £2 in money: total value, £ls. Identifiable except money. Suspicion is attached to ft!an (name unknown), age about twenty-seven, height about 5 ft. 5 in., strong build, dark complexion and hair ; dressed in a dark suit, fawn overcoat, and light hat.

Palmerston North. 27th ultimo, from a motor-car in Church Street, the property of JOHN HAROLD AUBREY MOORE, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, a brown leather suitcase containing a pair of Zeiss field-glasses, “ John Harold Aubrey Moore ” engraved thereon ; a pair of miniature Opistar prismatic field-glasses ; a. gentlemen’s fawn suit made by Ballantyne and Company, Christchurch; a set of black military hair-brushes with silver monogram on back; a pair of gentlemen’s tan shoes, size 7, resoled ; a pair of ladies’ brown shoes ; a ladies’ white cotton georgette dress trimmed with red ; a wooden stud box, gold studs, and gold cuff links ; a gold bar brooch with platinum top set with one diamond; a glass box with silver and tortoiseshell top ; a pair of ladies’ long white kid gloves ; a ladies’ handbag; and about £1 10s. in money : total value, £Bl 18s. Identifiable except money.

Palmerston North. —18th ultimo, from Broadway Avenue, the property of KENNETH BAILEY, 24 Broadway Avenue, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Earl bicycle, No. 1376, 22 in. frame, black grips, BarnetGlass tires ; value, £9. Identifiable.

Palmerston North. 2oth ultimo, from The Square, the property of MARY ALACIA BAKER, a ladies’ blackenamelled free-wheel Swan Special bicycle, No. 86177, straight handles, no grips, Michelin tire on front wheel, Dominion tire on back wheel; value, £5. Identifiable.

Shannon. 2nd ultimo, from Miranui, the property of ARNOLD GILLESPIE, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, Silent Flyer,C. Yound, Shannon, on transfer, 22 in. frame,.dent in top bar, BafneUGlass tires; value, £6. Identifiable. y. yv 2-7

Masterton. — On the 19th ultimo the dwelling of WILLIAM DONALD WATSON, Te Ore Ore, was broken into and the following stolen therefrom : £1 10s. in money; and a gentlemen’s gold fetter single watch-chain, gold medal attached with “ W. D. Watson, Masterton Agriculture Show,” thereon : total value, £l2 15s. Identifiable except money.

Masterton. —10th ultimo, from a dressing-shed in Masterton Park, the property of JOHN RONALD WINK, Bennetts Hill, a gentlemen’s silver wristlet Swiss watch, 15 jewels, luminous figures, “ Lloyd, Wellington,” on dial, “J. R. Wink, 8/9/24,” inside back case, leather wrist-strap attached; value, £3. Identifiable.

Lower Htjtt.— November last, the property of LEONARD WESLEY, Bristol Street, a, gentlemen’s blackenamelled free-wheel Massey-Harris bicycle, No. 0.18563, reversible handles, black grips ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Wellington. 3oth November last, from Blair Street, the property of THOMPSON BROS., Auctioneers, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel bicycle, square handles, “E. Reynolds ”on down bar ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Wellington. —On or about the 31st ultimo, from the PostOffice Hotel, • the property of MARTHA GUSTOFSON, a ladies’ -quarter-length brown Colinski fur coat with blue floral lining* worn at sleeves and front, two buttons on front; and a -tweed cap : total value, £lO 7s. fid. Identifiable,

Wellington.— On the Ist instant the shop of MAURICE BASSIN, 34 Manners Street, r as broken into, and a darkbrown Marmot fur coat, stolen therefrom, about 35 in in length, reverse strips of fur on bottom and cuffs, ruck collar with Japanese silk underneath, floral silk lining in coat, one inside left pocket, value, £35. Identifiable.

Murchison.— -3 ultimo, the property of MARY HEATH, Four River Plains, a ladies black-enamelled free-wheel Royal bicycle, No. 4236, straight handles, black grips, BarnetGlass tires ; value, £9. Identifiable.

- / Christchurch. —On the Bth ultimo the dwelling of SARAH MATILDA BEATTIE, 179 Deans Avenue, Riccarton, was broken into and the following stolen therefrom : A gentlemen’s gold-filled keyless hunting Elgin watch, No. 24412997; a gentlemen’s silver wristlet watch with wriststrap attached ; a gentlemen’s old fashioned silver huntinglever watch, key wind; and £6 ss. in money : total value, £l3 ss. Identifiable except money.

Christchurch. —l2th November last, the property of JOHN PETTERSON, 52 Tilford Street, Woolston, a gentlemen’s silver hunting English Rotherhams watch, No. 361032, key wind; a 9 ct. gold single watch-chain, small links, with American 10-dollar gold piece attached : total value, £ls. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —Between the 11th and 13th ultimo the premises of THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE COMPANY, Moorhouse Avenue, were broken into and the following stolen therefrom : Three 30. x. Goodyear motor-tires; seven 31.X.440 Goodyear balloon motor-tires ; three 27.X.385 Goodyear balloon motor-cycle tires ; three 28.X.3 Goodyear Fabric tires ; six 28.X.3 Goodyear motor-tubes ; seven Goodyear tire-repair outfits ; and four Schrader tire-testers : total value, £47 4s. 3d. Not identifiable.

Christchurch. —Between the 6th and 9th ultimo the dwelling of CHARLES HERBERT KNIGHT, 77 The Esplanade, New Brighton, was broken into and the following stolen therefrom : A pair of Busch binoculars, “ Petersen’s (Ltd.),” stamped thereon, in brown leather case with “ J.K.” on top; two E.P.N.S. serviette one with “N. J.” and the other with “E.J.” thereon ; a pair of white flannel trousers with “C. Knight ” written inside back ; an Apem camera ; a razor in red case ; a grey coat and vest; and an oak box with thirty-six gramophone records, &c. : total value, £39 17s, Mostly identifiable.

Christchurch. — On the 19th or 20th ultimo the dwelling of EUGENE McDERMOTT, 25 Tankerville Street, Spreydon, was broken into and between £l6O and £IBO in money stolen therefrom. Not identifiable.

Christchurch. —13th August last, from Cashel Street, the property of FRANCIS HAUGHEY, 80 Nayland Street, Sumner, a gentlemen’s -enamelled free-wheel Saltley bicycle, No. 4858, upturned handles, Dominion tires ; value, £6 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. — August last, from Gloucester Street, the property of DAVTD IRVINE, 38 Maimairi Road, Riccarton, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 37344 - 6891, Dunlop tires value, £3 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 2nd August last, from Gloucester Street, the property of EDWARD STEPHEN JONES, 20 Woodham Road, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Carbine bicycle, No. 1234, flat handles ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —28th September last, from the Caledonian Hall, the property of JAMES FRANCIS THOMAS COLLINS, 241 Tuam Street, a gentlemen’s double-breasted blue nap overcoat, two pleats and belt at back, black lining in shoulders, makers, D.I.C. Christchurch; four white linen handkerchiefs marked “J. Commons” ; a pair of kid gloves ; and a black-and-white-striped woollen scarf : total value, £9. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —l2th August last, from Hereford Street, the property of DAVID AUBREY LIVINGSTONE, Colombo Street, a gentlemen’s -enamelled free-wheel Butler bicycle, No. 449, flat handles ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —13th August last, from Hereford Street, the property of ROY VINCENT TREWERN, 104 Wildberry Street, Woolston, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel Regal bicycle, No. 30564, upturned reversible handles, Michelin tires ; value, £6. Identifiable.

Christchurch.^ l9th September last, from New Brighton, the property of JOHN HENRY FREEAR, 173 Lichfield Street, a gentlemen’s blue-enamelled fixed-wheel Jones bicycle, No. 323, racing-handles, Britannia tires; value, £2O 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —2nd September last, from Bedford Row, the property of PERCIVAL HECTOR CAMPBELL, 20 Dudley Street, Richmond, a gentlemen’s purple-enamelled fixed-wheel Jones bicycle, No. 157, upturned handles, Champion saddle, John Bull and Britannia tires ; value, £2O. Identifiable.

Christchurch. lßth September last, from Hereford, Street, the property of LESLIE ARTHUR SIMMONS, 170 Cashel Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 0242, upturned handles, Michelin and Oceanic tires ; value, £4 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 2nd October last, from Antigua Street, the property of GEORGE MACKENZIE BURFORD, 15 Dickens Street, Addington, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Kiddy Bros.’ “ Triumph Popular ” bicycle, No. 738247, upturned handles, Dunlop tires; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— l 7th September last, from Lichfield Street, the property of BING HINDLE, a ladies’ blackenamelled free-wheel bicycle, No. 22168; value, £5. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 2sth September last, from Hereford Street, the property of RALPH SHAW, 19 Caledonian Road, a gentlemen’s -enamelled free-wheel Holday bicycle, No. 245, upturned handles, Dauntless tires, Sterling transfer; value, £6 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 3oth September last, from Cashel Street, the property of G. A. CURNOCK, 35 Avon Glade, Richmond, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel B.S.A. Popular bicycle, No. 849932, upturned handles, Dunlop tires; value, £l7 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. — 30th August last, from the Rifle Range, Ferry Road, the property of F. LEGGE, 21 Walpole Street, Waltham, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel Bell bicycle, No. 1213, upturned handles ; value, £4. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —18th. September last, from Canterbury College, the property of JOHN FREER DAVIES, 63 Middleton Road, Riccarton, a gentlemen’s free-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 8.53483, black-enamelled with green lines; value, £l7 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— lßth September last, from Sumner, the property of E. McMURTRIE, 360 Madras Street, a .gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Avon bicycle, No. 78; value, £4. Identifiable. _

Christchurch.— September last, from Tuam Street, the property of ROBERT ARTHUR WITHERELL ORR, 21 Konini Street, Riccarton, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Aerial bicycle, No. 25-700 or 27-500; value, £6 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 2oth September last, from Waltham School, the property of WALTER MILES, 10 Taylor Street, Sydenham, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel Victor bicycle, No. 032884, John Bull and Michelin tires ; value, £6 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —10th October last, from 351 Armagh Street, the property of RAYMOND JOHN BREW THOMPSON, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Syme bicycle, No. 201224, Michelin tires ; value, £5 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —6th November last, from Cashel Street, the property of FRANCIS HAROLD CHISNALL, 110 Hawke Street, New Brighton, a gentlemen’s red-and-black-enamelled fixed-wheel Victory bicycle, No. 5014, racinghandles, Dunlop Railroad tires ; value, £ll. Identifiable.

Christchurch. l9th November last, from Colombo Street, the property of JOHN BRADLEY, 153 Kilmore Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Major bicycle, No. 4924, flat handles, Major transfer, lighting dynamo attached ; value, £lO 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —l3th ultimo, the property of ERIC HILL, 29 Colombo Street, a gentlemen’s blue-enamelled fixed-wheel Butler bicycle, No. 2659, racing-handles, wooden rims, Rajah tire on front wheel, Michelin tire on back wheel; value, £2O. Identifiable. Suspicion is attached to Robert George Webster, age twenty-three, height about 5 ft. 5 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, ruddy complexion, curly auburn hair, prominent nose, slightly round-shouldered ; usually dressed in a blue coat, khaki trousers, navy-blue overcoat, and fawn felt hat.

Christchurch. 2sth September last, from outside the Bower Hotel, the property of GEORGE CHARLES WOODWARD, Beach Road, North Beach, a gentlemen’s blackenamelled fixed-wheel Victory bicycle, No. 90827; value, £5 15s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. — 15th October last, from Colombo Street, the property of JAMES BUTLER, Manchester Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Favourite bicycle, No. 7788 ; value, £8 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 2lst September last, from Cathedral Square, the property of CHARLES WILLIAM TAYLOR, Tuam Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel B.S.A. bicycle, No. 473308 ; value, £3 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 27th September last, from Manchester Street, the property of CHARLES ROBERT KELLY, 467 Hereford Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel bicycle, No. 33281 ; value, £5. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 27th September last, from Gloucester Street, the property of JOSEPH RICHARD WILSON, 39 Princess Street, Riccarton, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled fixed-wheel Regal bicycle, No. 0520; value, £6 10s. Identifiable.

Christchurch.— On the 24th ultimo, the dwelling of ARTHUR EDWARD NELSON, 16 Moule Street, Addington, was broken into, and the following stolen therefrom : a ladies’ 18 ct. gold engagement-ring set with three diamonds and two rubies in gipsy setting ; a ladies’ 18 ct. gold ring set with a square cluster of rubies and two diamonds in centre ; an 18 ct. gold wedding-ring-; an 18 ct. gold keeper-ring ; two Victory war medals, 1914 to 1918 ; and a P.O. Savings-bank book. No. 378886, in name of Nellie Nelson : total value about £ls. Mostly identifiable.

Christchurch. 9th October last, from Manchester Street, the property of ALLEN LESTER ATYEO, 94 Salisbury Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Favourite bicycle, No. 25304 ; value, £6. Identifiable.

Christchurch. 3lst October last, from 52 Collins Street, Addington, the property of ROBERT LEONARD CLARK, a Conservatory violin, made by Vuillame, Paris, dated 1846, dark-green to pale-golden colour, in black Morocco case, lined with red plush ; value, £3O. Identifiable.

Timaru.— 2lst ultimo, from No. 3 wharf, the property of FREDERICK DAVIS, 16 Princes Street, a gentlemen’s black-enamelled free-wheel Faulkner bicycle, No. 878, reversible handles, black celluloid grips ; value, £B. Identifiable.

Dunedin .29th or 30th November last, from a railwaytruck between Milton and Dunedin, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Railways Department), six pairs of grey single blankets, four purple and one black bar at each end, whipped with red at each end ; fifteen ladies’ assorted Cardigan jackets, art silk and wool ; and six pairs boy’s golf stockings, size 6, with two gold bars on top : total value, £ll ss. Not identifiable.

Dunedin. —On or about 30th November last, from the Magistrate’s Court, the property of ERIC ROBILLIARD GRAHAM, 61 Duncan Street, a gentlemen’s -enamelled bicycle, No. 5803, black-enamelled with green lines, “ A. Hill and Sons, Timaru,” on transfer, upturned handles, black grips; value, £ll. Identifiable.

Invercargill. — On the 2nd or 3rd ultimo the shop of WILLIAM HENRY JOHNSTON, 16 Foyle Street, Bluff, was broken into, and £43 in money stolen therefrom. Not identifiable.

Invercargill.— Between the 13th and 16th July last, the property of LEONARD MARCHANT, a gentlemen’s -enamelled bicycle, 24 in. frame, upturned handles; value, £2. Identifiable.