PERSONS WANTED

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LX, Issue 2, 16 January 1935, Page 27

PERSONS WANTED

Warkworth. —12th November last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 balance of fine and costs for a breach of the Heavy Motor-vehicle Regulations, Victor Schuter, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 6 in., motor-driver, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, black hair, blue eyes; usually dressed in clot^etj/a nd. open-necked shirts.

Auckland. llth ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his two children, George Edward Bernsee, alias Nelson, alias Wilson, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, small scars under left eye and on forehead, scar on base of left thumb, on left forearm, on left little finger, and on right wrist; slight impediment in speech. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page/382/ and Photographs, 1929, page 21.) }3Jj7l & T Sh

Auckland. 2oth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £7 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Christian Charles Porter, age fifty, height 5 ft. 11 in., builder, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes; usually welh dressed ;_ walks with a slight limp. Cl 3 -5 *

Auckland. —25th October last, for theft of a saw, plane, and hammer (recovered), and a smoothing-plane (circle with two horizontal marks inside on it), and a 3 ft. folding-rule with rivets removed: total value, £2 3s. 9d., the property of John Alexander Gribble, 1 Gardner Road, Epsom, Joseph Harris, alias Jim Blakelaw (both names probably fictitious), ago about thirty-seven, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, dark complexion, dark hair, thin face; dressed in dark serge trousers and fawn dirty overcoat. The tools were stolen from the job where complainant was working, and some were sold to second-hand dealers. There arc other charges pending. No warrant.

Auckland. l9th ultimo, on warrant for _ being absent from the s.s. Cornwall without, leave, Rickard Crosier Lloyd, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 91 in., apprentice, native of Ireland, slight build, pale complexion, light-brown hair, hazel eyes ; English aecfffig an expe^ponj^i^L^dillusioriist.

Auckland. lßth ultimo, on warrant for being absent from the s.s. “Cornwall” without leave(l) Eric Peter Bunny, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 8J in., apprentice, native of New Zealand, good build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eves ; dressed in grey flannel trousers and grey shirt (no hat); pleasant expression : (2) John Bethune St. Clair lyjalcpluu age seventeen, height 5 ft. 6 in., apprentice, native of Now Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, light-browmhap*, blue

Auckland.— ultimo, on warrant for beipg absent from the s.s. “ Cornwall ” without leave, Charles Lawrence Ray, age eighteen, height 5 ft. 11 in., apprentice, native of India (English parents), good build, sallow complexion, black wavy hair, hazel eyes, mole under right eye, pointed chin, gold filling in upper teeth, stutters slighHy ; may be wearing a tan golf j 2.V/7/3 6 '

Auckland. 22nd October last, that he may be interviewed regarding non-payment of his unemployment levies, Murray Edward McKenzie, age about forty-five, height about 5 ft. 11 in., contractor, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, brown hair. He is in possession of a model A Ford truck, registration No. H. 8-819, which he holds under a hire-purchase agreement from the Northern Motor Co., Kaitaia, the last instalment having been paid through the _ Levin Post-office in August, 1934. J tr~ccu*4jc/ jSL (J A<s -

Auckland. — 3rd ultimo, for unlawfully converting to his own use a motor-car (recovered), value £IOO, the property of Audrey Frances Ethel Foote, 12 Woodhall Road,. Epsom, Jack Symonds (name probably fictitious), age about twentythree, height about 5 ft. 6 in., medium build, dark-brown hair ; dressed in a navy-blue suit; pleasant manner. The car was driven from Wellesley Street to Woodhall Street, Epsom, by some unauthorized person, and a jack was stolen from the car and sold to a second-hand dealer by a man op ■the description given above. No warrant & /j

Auckland. — 18th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £2O arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his three children, Leslie Ellis, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 8J in., seaman, native of Tonga, strong build, dark complexion, black hair, hazel eyes ; Indian’s head, ship, &c., on left arm ; woman’s head, flag, ship, and two scars' on right/forearm. (See Police Gazette, 1934, page 401.) ZO/3/3S:

Auckland. — 19th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £4 10s. balance of fine and costs for a breach of his prohibition order, Francis John Hayes, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. (3 in., fisherman, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, curly brown hair, brown eyes, thick nose, scar on left side of forehead, heart between left thumb and forefinger. (See Photographs, 1928, page 8.)

Auckland. —26th ultimo, for theft of a bicycle (recovered), value £lO, the property of James Fitzgerald, Victoria Road, John Alexander Morris, referred to ill 1934; / page 651. The bicycle c tjjhd'sold /< to a second-hand dealer by nrnmnwho ■gaVo the ntfmoAl; A. Morris. John Alexander Morris, referred to above, left Auckland on the 29th ultimo, presumably going south, and when he is located he is to be interviewed regarding the theft of the bicycle. No warrant.

Auckland. 29th November last, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Elizabeth Ruth Cain, and three children, 8 Hampstead Road, Mount Albert, William George Cain, age. thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 6 in., greaser, native of New Zealand, thin build, tanned complexion, light-brown hair, light-blue eyes, mark over each eye, scar on back of one hand, silver elate in one ankle; dressed in grey flannel trousers and navy-blue coat. (JZ/ 3 $

Auckland.— llth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £23 2s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his three children, Vivian Herbert Judd, age twenty-eight, height 6 ft., motor mechanic, native of New Zealand, slight build, wavy brown hair, hazel eyes, small ears, dimple in chin, two artificial wrteeth %zU3ir.

Auckland. — 19th ultimo, that he may be induced to pay 10s. to the Department of Labour, Robert Augustus Terris, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 6 in., hotel worker, strong build, fair hair, grey eyes. His unemployment coupon-book is No. 224284. j2^Ld^_2S/ijk>^

Auckland.— l7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment, to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £6 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Robert'Charles Heron, age forty-four, height 5 ft. lOJin., salesman, native of New Zealand, strong build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, scar on base of left thumb, right arm deformed. (See Police Gazette, 1984, page 302.)

Auckland.— l2th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for a breach of the Births and Deaths Registration Act, Leonard George Wells, age twenty-eight, height 5 ft. 6J- in., service car-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, pointed features ; usually dressed in a grew ch>th suit and soft grey felt hat. A * \ *2, t!, //5l Zt •

Auckland. — 24th November last, on warrant for trespass on Ellerslie Racecourse while it was being used by the Takapuna Jockey Club for a race-meeting in breach of regulations published in New Zealand Gazette, 1934, page 3631, Raymond Trevor Child, age twenty-five, height sft. 9 Jin., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, scar on left thumb ; usually dressed in a navyblue suit and soft felt hat. (See Police Gazette,. 1929, page 630, and Photographs, 1930, page 41.) j *. /? A / /<?

Auckland.sth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for eight days in default of paying £4 fine and costs for a breach of the Motor-vehicles Act, Alfred Harris Russell, age forty-five, height about 5 ft. 6 in., motordriver, native of New Zealand, medium build,'fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes. fair hair, blue eyes. jp/x -

Auckland.l2th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 6s. fine and costs, for leaving his motor-car unattended, Victor La VariS, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 10 in., builder, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eye., W//3 $ -

Auckland. instant, that he may be interviewed regarding non-payment of his railway-fare, Auckland to Otorohanga (6s. 3d.), Alexander Wilson, age twenty-two, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer,, medium, build, dark hair, brown eyes.

Auckland.— ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for ten days in default of paying £2 7s. balance of fine and costs for failing to have his trust account audited, Francis Joseph Tipping, age fifty-six, height 6 ft. 2 in., solicitor, native of England, strong build, ruddy complexion, blue eyes ; wears a Scotch tweed sporting hat and hornrimmed spectacles. -l/D / Q /i 7,

Auckland.— sth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for five days in default of paying £2 15s. fine and costs for trespass on a racecourse, Edgar Arthur Petersen, alias Peterson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1934, page 529, and PhotographsJ932, page 19. / __ Spiff*

Auckland. — 11th ultimo, on warrant of .commitment to Auckland Prison for six months in default of paying £l3 12s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and two children, Aubrey Douglas, age forty-eight, height 5 ft. 7 in., cook, native of England, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair turning grey, grey eyes ; Cockney accent ; dressed in a dark-grey suit and fawn felt hat. (See Police Gazette, 1930^page^L)^^ qJ

Pukekohe. — November last, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for five days and twenty-one days in default of paying £6 10s. fines and costs for breaches of the Motor-vehicles Act, Jack Denton French, age about twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., motor-car salesman, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, grey eyes; usually well dressed ; plausible manner. He travels about the country. SIXTHS'

Waihi. ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six months in default of paying £lO arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Dorothy Scothern, Rosemont Road, and three children, George James Scothern, age fifty, height 5 ft. 6J in., labourer and carpenter, native of Australia, medium build, fresh complexion, lightbrown hair, brown eyes, scar on each side of neck,. tip off left thumb, dimple in chin; fond of drink. (See Police Gazette, 1933, 6TC, Mfo/ / /

Hamilton. —26th November last, for theft of a hydraulic jack (recovered), value £1 155., the property of Horace Henry Toombs, Hamilton Technical College, J. Porter (name probably fictitious), age about twenty-three, height 5 ft. 4 in., medium build, tanned complexion, dark hair, squint in one eye ; dressed in a blue suit (baggy trousers) and felt hat. He borrowed the jack on the pretext that the spring of his motor-car had broken, and sold it to a second-hand dealer. The photograph of Thomas John Henry Foote, referred to in Police Gazette, 1934, page 587, and Photographs, 1923, page 36, has been identified as that of accused, and when located Foote is to be interviewed regarding the offence. No warrant. ZJ/*/ 'jS7

Opotiki.3lst ultimo, on warrant for a breach of his probation (Crimes Amendment Act, 1910), Patrick Joseph Murphy, age thirty, height 5 ft. 8f in., labourer, native of Ireland, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, scar on right thumb, on upper lip, and on nose, small piece off top of left forefinger, lump on side of right middle finger. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer. His period of probation expires on the 9th February, 1935. (See Police Gazette,.l934. page 598.) #/fi-

Otorohanga.—2lst ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Hamilton Prison for three days in default of paying £2 12s. 6d. fine and costs for operating a heavy motor- vehicle at excessive speed, G. A. Derby, age thirty, height about 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, fair complexion ; usually wears a dark suit and felt hat ; a mo- dri v native of^vjiuyZ ejjjpi

Otorohanga.2lst ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Hamilton Prison for three days in default of paying £2 12s. 6d. fine and costs for operating a heavy motor-vehicle at excessive speed, W. Edmonds, age twenty-eight, height about 5 ft. 9 in., labourer and motor-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build ; usually wears a suit. ft

Gisborne. —11th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Gisborne Prison for three days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs, Robert Anderson, age fifty-eight, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, grey hair and eyes, scar on forehead ; dressed in a brown suit and fawn felt hat ; walks with a limp ; fond of drink. 2 W7/<$ s'■

Taumarunui.— 9th instant, that a summons for hawking without a license may be served upon him, Joseph King, age about thirty-two, height about 5 ft. 8 in., showman and hawker,' ruddy,complexion, fair hair ; dressed in a brown suit .Mid, felt hat; may frequent agricultural shows. He may be identical with Thomas Charles Edward King, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 747.

Taumarunui. —22nd ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Margaret Cammock, Alexander Cammock, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 11 in., bushman and labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark hair going bald, hazel eyes, scar on left upper arm and on left palm. Arrears to sth July last, £869- Is. (See Police Gazette, 1933, page 315.) QMmM

Wairoa. — 10th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wairoa Prison for five days in default of paying £3 2s. fine and costs for failing to report a motor accident, Wilfred John Hicks, age forty-two, height 6 ft., fruit-hawker, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes ; usually dressed in a blue suit and black felt hat with wide brim.

New Plymouth. — l7th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Dorothy Goldfinch, domestic, is the mother, John Clive Berge, alias-John Berg, age twentynine, height 5 ft. 8J in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, scar on tip of right middle finger. Arrears to Ist ultimo, £37 2s. (See Police Gazette, 1926, page 182.)

New Plymouth. —l7th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Kathleen Mary Brennan, Henry Lewis Brennan, alias Henry Louis Brennan, age forty-two, height 5 ft. 9J in., labourer and slaughterman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, scar on abdomen and on left leg, dagger through scroll and “ Kia Ora ”on right arm. (See Police Gazette, 1934, page 163.) /7/4M

Stratford/—7th instant, for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Ronald Turpin, referred to in Police Gazette, 1934, page 607 (he has a plausible manner, obtains goods on approval, and fails to return them, and will not pay his debts) ; dressed in a navy-blue suit and sometimes wears a Nelson College blazer with crest thereon (no hat) ; fond of dancing. When arrested he is to be sentenced on the original charge, which reads : On the 11th October, 1934, at Stratford, with intent to defraud, did obtain from Ennis John Withers a pair of trousers, two shirts, two pairs of socks, and two handkerchiefs, value £2 13s. 3d. by certain false pretence, to wit, by falsely representing that he worked in the Telephone Exchange, and had been transferred from Nelson to Stratford”. He pleaded guilty, and elected to be dealt with summarily. ,/ p to 4A " „ j & v

Wanganui. -12th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £ls 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and child, Clifford Raymond Day, age thirty, height 5 ft. 7 in., lorry-driver, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes? broad nose.

Palmerston North. —10th November last, for false pretences, Mrs. R. Be!! (name probably fictitious), age about thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 8 in., shop-assistant, slight build, fair complexion, light-brown hair ; dressed in a mustard and fawn flecked tweed costume or swagger suit. Accused obtained a pair of silk “ Three Knots ” stockings, value 12s. 6d., from the Premier Drapery Co., The Square, by falsely representing that she lived at Marlborough Street, Feilding. Her name may be Mrs. Touhy. There are other charges pending. No warrant.

Palmerston North. —4th instant, on warrant for theft of a fur coat (recovered), value £ls, the property of Lily Mary Russell, 94 Essex Street, Masterton, Andrew James (name probably fictitious), age about thirty- height about 5 ft. 8 in., thin build, fresh complexion; dressed in a brown fawn tweed suit and soft felt hat; smart appearance. The coat was stolen from a motor-car and sold to a secondhand dealer.

Palmerston North. —17th October last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for seven days in default of paying £2 Bs. fine and costs for applying the emergency brake of a carriage without reasonable cause, Arthur Farmery, age forty, height 5 ft. 71, in., hotel porter, native of England, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes, crooked nose, scar on back of head, on left hand, and on left leg ; dressed in a light-brown suit, brown felt hat, and brown overcoat; well spoken; smart appearance. There is also a warrant Of distress for 19s. lOd. for failing to pay his railway fare to be executed upon his effects. He was recently employed at Barrett’s Hotel, Wellington, and he will be known to the Secretary of the Hotel* Workers’ Union/ „

Carterton. — 20th ultimo, on warrant' of commitment to Wellington Prison for three days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for unlawfully gaining admission to a football match, Jack Cook, alias Gordon Sinclair Cook, alias Ross, alias Wilson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1934, page 500, and Photographs, 1921, page 11. / 4 / y *

Wellington.— lst October last, for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Alexander Gordon, referred to in Police Gazette, 1933, page 750. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer, and has failed to make restitution.

Wellington. —loth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for one month in default of paying £ls 15s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and child, Percy West Kent, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., steward and hotel worker, native of England, medium build, sallow complexion, black hair going bald, brown eyes, blue scar, near left eye, ship and anchor on left forearm, rose and dagger on right forearm. (See Police Gazette ’ 1934 ' ft/*, 5 -

Wellington. — th November last, for breaking and entering the dwelling of William Oswald Kelly, 429 Adelaide Road, with intent to steal, Man (name unknown), age about forty, height about 6 ft., slight build, fair complexion, brownish hair, slightly upturned nose, slight- cast in left eye, thin face ; dressed in a navy-blue suit, blue gabardine raincoat, light-brown shoes, and soft medium grey felt hat with snap brim. He was found in the house, but was permitted to go before the matter was reported to the police. No warrant.

Wellington. 27th November last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for one month in default of paying £32 9s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Ivy Elizabeth Birred is the mother, Ossery Arthur Fitzpatrick, age thirtyfour, height 5 ft. 5} in., salesman, native of Australia j medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes. He may be canvassing in the country for orders for suits. (See Police Gazette, 1933, page 714, and Photographs, page 60.)

Blenheim.— 2sth October last, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for seven days in default of paying £3 15s. fine and costs for driving a motor-vehicle at a dangerous speed, Archibald Charles Franklin, age forty, height- 5 ft. 6 in., herbalist and faith healer, native of Australia, slight build, sallow complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, short pointed dark beard ; dressed in a light-brown suit, brown felt hat, and tan shoes. He has a five-seater Buick tourer motor-car with black hood. (See Police Gazette, 1925, page 538.)

Reeeton. —20th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Greymouth Prison for seven days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Thomas Sweeney, alias McSweeney, age fifty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, good build, sallow complexion, dark hair, brown eyes, bad teeth; scar under left eye, on right cheek, and on base of left thumb; ring on right wrist, dot on left wrist; impediment in speech ; dressed in a dirty browry suit and .gum-boots. (See Police Gazette, 1934, page 380.)- /~~y £ j/ Wj J

Kaiapoi. —l3th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for four days in default of paying £2 ss. 6d. fine and costs for driving a motor-car at a dangerous speed, Louis Roet, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 8 in., traveller, native of France, medium build, dark complexion and hair, brown eyes ; foreign, accent. /O / -

{MU'# v—f-- * J Christchurch. —On the 29th ultimo, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Donald Stuart Mackenzie for being an habitual inebriate within the meaning of the Reformatory Institutions Act, 1909. Description: Age thirty, height 5 ft. 10 in., native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, brown eyes, slight fair or ginger moustache ; dressed in light saddle-tweed trousers and Otago University blazer, with “ 0.U.5.A.” on pocket, or a brown suit and black shoes. The information was laid by his Dfther, Klenneth Mackenzie.

Christchurch. —4th instant/on warrant for false pretences, Arthur Thomas Meikle, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, scar on left jaw; dressed in grey serge trousers and grey coat, fawn overcoat and felt hat. Accused obtained a motor-tire, value £2 17s. 9d., from Alfred Cecil Rhodes, 394 Riccarton Road, by falsely representing that his name was A. T. Watts, that he resided at 13 Wharenui Street, and that he was employed by the British Pavements, Ltd,, Rolleston. He was last heard of at Kaikoura proceeding towards Nelson riding a HarleyDavidson motor-cycle, No. 17-909. (See .Police Gazette, 1933, page 360, and Photographs, page 56/ /

V/ / z> J Christchurch. —29th October last, Am warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Alice Thomas, domestic, is the mother,, Ernest Le Compte, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 8| in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, hazel eyes. Arrears to 25th September last, £273 15s. (See Policp Gazette, 1929, page 420, and Photographs, 1927,.page 11./ /~ /'•

Lyttelton. —lst ultimo, on warrant for travelling on the s.s. “ Maori ” from Wellington to Lyttelton without paying his fare, Joseph Faulkner, alias Carline, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., ship’s fireman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes ; dressed in a bluish-grey suit andjight-grewfelt hat with "darker band. x:, w ®

Ashburton. 6th ultimo, on warrant for theft of £2 3s. 6d., the property of Annie May Mably, domestic, Mayfield, Wilfred Lowe, referred to in Police Gazette, 1934, page 549, and Photographs, 1926, page 36. In addition to the description published he is now described as of medium build, tanned complexion; dressed in grey coat and trousers, brown waistcoat, and white canvas shoes (no hat), and speaks well. He was given by complainant a cheque for £1 10s., and 13s. 6d. in silver to pay to Bullock and Co., Ashburton, but he cashed the cheque with George Alfred Nell, bus-proprietor, and disappeared. JUUV&ilfrs/s Jjb/z'/M

Timaru. —l3th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife and children, Joseph Masterton Flett, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 11 in., accountant, native of Scotland, medium build, fresh complexion, brown wavy hair, grey eyes, small mole on one cheek; smart appearance. Arrears to 17th ultimo, £lO. QLKkJLtJbUL. t/fj i(j.

Invercargill.— lßth ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Anna M. Floyd, Esk Street, Henry Percival Floyd, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, dark complexion, brown hair, blue eyes; slightly stooped. Arrears to 29th November last, £204 4s. (See Police Gazette, 1932, page 601.)

Invercargill. Between the 31st October and the Bth November last, for theft of a cheque for £5 14s. 10d., the property of Thomas Quinn and Co., Conon Street, Man (name unknown), age about nineteen, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, medium build, fresh complexion, fair hair; dressed in a dark-grey suit and khaki shirt (no hat). On the 31st October last the secretary of the above-mentioned firm drew the cheque in favour of D. Tuffery, of Timpany’s, and posted it, but Tuffery did not receive it. On the Bth November it was cashed by the Single Profits Store, Elies Road, by the man described above, who received groceries, value 155., and £4 19s. lOd. change. No warrant.

Invercargill. — llth ultimo, on warrant for being an idle and disorderly person (having insufficient means of support), John Sandford VaiViSi, alias Gilmousyalias Reid, age thirtyfour, height 5 ft. gJwrTlahourer aiul /luiw/nyiyTfat.ive of New Zealand, medium huff# hair turning grey,/H7o^fi£picr/impry es, «Tar,on forehead and on right middlkadinger ; usually dressed 'in a dirty navy-blue suit, felt hat, and old brown overcoat; frequents shows, billiardrooms, and hotels, and steals from drunken persons (see Police Gazette, 1934, page 276, and Photographs, 1930, page 60). At the Invercargill A. and P. Show he assisted James Logie, alias Kelly, referred to in Police Gazette, 1932, page 485, and Photographs, page 100, to conduct a side-show. They induced Frederick Lewis Acker to join in a game with them, and stole £ll 10s. from him by means of a trick. Logie has/beenyar rested by the Christchurch police. /Sy 2-7 itcy

i Breaches of Arms Act. The following persons are to be located so that proceedings for failing to notify their change of address may be instituted against them (Arms Act): —

Kawakawa.- Alister Harry Hunt, motor engineer, who, on the 28th May, 1922, registered /h -32-20 six-chambered colt revolver. S'-

■ Remuera.— Kenneth Haslett, electrician, who, on the Bth January, 1931, registered a -22 calibre/automatic Browning

Napier. — (l) John William Murphy, labourer, who, on the 6th January, 1925, registered a six-chambered Webley re - volver, No. 364537. Robert Stanley HowelMUsticltg^ larmer, who/ on the 24th January, 1927, registered a -303 calibre M.L.E. Mk. 1 rifle, No. 14905, body and barrel No. P.B. 3560. (3) Clarence Carter, shop assistant, who, on the 24th November, 1924, registered a -22 calibre Winchester

fie, model 1902. (4) John G. Lloyd. labourer, who, on the /"* \ /13th October, 1926, registered a -303 calibre Enfield rifle, "<2y 8.5. A., 1886, No. 1226. (5) William Anderson, dairy farmer, / who, on the 28th June, 1926, registered a -310 calibre Cadet rifle, No. 2650, barrel No. 306, breech No. 1030. (6) Ronald H. Davy, station hand, who, on the Bth July, 1926, registered a -303 calibre Lee Enfield rifle, butt No. 333, barrel No. Q.B. 111. (7) Dave Millar, farmer, who, on the 13th September, 1923, registered a -22 calibre Winchester single-shot rifle, 1904 model. (8) Andrew Pedersen, rabbiter, who, on the sth July, 1928, registered a -22 calibre Remington repeating rifle, No. 660145. (9) Thomas Kerr, labourer, who, on the 29th December, 1927, registered a -22 calibre Vickers single-shot rifle, model C.J. Mk. 11, No. V. 5575/2. (10) Edwin Davey, retired, who, on the 30th November, 1927, registered a -22 calibre single-shot rifle. (11) William Richards, cheesemaker, who, on the 27th October, 1921, registered a -22 calibre Stevens Favourite rifle, No. D. 465. (12) Alfred Bird, farm hand, who, on the 16th October, 1925, registered a -22 calibre Winchester single-shot rifle. (13) Joseph Griffiths, who, on the 27th October, 1926, registered/a 22 calibre Bayard semi-automatic rifle, No. 91001. L f/ /

Palmerston North.— (l) Oakley or Oakleigh William Rainey, who, on the 22nd February, 1921, registered a sixchambered Worsley revolver. (2) Mortimer Quinn, baker, who, on the 3rd April, 1924, registered a -32 calibre Winchester repeating rifle, No. 403597.

Motueka. Cuthbert Richard Leonard Hurley, labourer, who, on the 31st January, 1921, registered a -22 calibre Winchester single-shot rifle, “ W.A.” on butt.

Fairlie. — Lawson, labourer, who, on the 11th December, 1926, registered a -22 calibre single-shot Winchester rifle.