PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXIV, Issue 14, 5 April 1939, Page 253

PERSONS WANTED.

Whangarei.— l4th January last, that he may be located and interviewed, George O’Neill Dore, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 5 in., salesman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, black hair turning grey, light-blue eyes; dressed in a dark-brown suit with pin stripes and tan shoes ; well spoken ; quiet manner ; fond of the company of young women. He obtained £5 cash from Harry James . Curline, garage proprietor, Waipu, by means of a cheque for £5 Bs. 6d., drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, Whangarei, in favour of H. Curline, which he tendered in payment for a gallon of oil purchased on the sth January last. When the cheque was presented at the bank it was discovered that there were insufficient funds to meet it. He is also to be interviewed regarding a cheque for £6, drawn on the bank referred to in favour of E. Glass, which he tendered on the same date to Arthur Henry Glass, licensee, Central Hotel, Dargaville, in payment for a room and received £6 cash. He did not occupy the room but disappeared.. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 99. /g, 7~£7 Auckland. —On or about 30th November last, for forgery and uttering, Man (name unknown), age about thirty-two, height about 5 ft. 7 in., stout build, dark complexion and hair; wearing a khaki shirt and leather or canvas apron, and had the appearance of a carrier. On the 28th November last a cheque, No. 14587 C, for £6 35., drawn on the Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, in favour of A. T. Lea, was mailed to the latter at Riverhead. It failed to reach the addressee, and two days later accused endorsed the cheque “ A. T. Lea,” and received £6 3s. cash from George William Read, licensee, Edinburgh Castle Hotel, Symonds Street. No warrant.

Auckland.— l7th January last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two months in default of paying £49 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his two children, Robert Moisey Hooker, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 231. He may be released on payment

Auckland. —7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £l3 Is. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Valda Florence Waters, Edward John Waters, age forty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., clerk, native of New Zealand, medium build, sallow complexion, fair hair, brown eyes; dressed in a navy-blue suit and dark soft felt hat. He may be released on payment of £2. (See Police Gazette,) 938, page 356.) Auckland. B?th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £ls 16s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his four children, Edward Neil Fitzgerald, age thirty-three, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, sallow complexion, dark hair, blue-grey eves, scar on right wrist. (See Police Gazette, I'M. Auckland. —17th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paving £9 12s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his child, of whom Beatrice Margaret Agnes Cole (now Mrs. Tebay) is the mother, Herbert Allan Bowie, age thirty, height 5 ft. 9 in., showman and motor mechanic, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, heart, dagger, and “ Verna ”on right forearm. He may be released on payment of £5. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 231.) 3/6/B 9-. 'tvwM&cf/ zs/wL Auckland. — llth January last, on warrant of commitment / to Auckland Prison for eight days in default of paying £3 15s. ' fine and costs for being found in a common gaming-house—-(l) Arnold Edgar Morgan, age twenty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer and engineer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark-brown hair, blue eyes. (2) Arthur James Wilkinson, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, black hair, brown eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1938, page 448.)

Auckland. —28th February last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying £3 15s. fine and costs for obstructing a constable in the execution of his duty, William Thomas, alias Poa, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 171, and Photographs, 1930, page 51. (See following paragraph.) , . stl£cofea/ z/s/rfy Auckland. 22nd February last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for seven days in default of paying 15s. balance of fine and costs for being drunk and disorderly, William Thomas, alias Poa, referred to in preceding para-graph-s'39. Auckland. 6th ultimo, on warrant for escaping from the Inebriates’ Institution, Roto Roa Island, and for unlawfully converting a boat to his own use, Joseph Daley, alias Daly, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 20. During the night of the 6th ultimo he escaped in a dinghy, value £25, the property of the Salvation Army, and on the 12th ultimo the dinghy was recovered at Duder’s Beach, Clevedon, having been damaged to the extent of £3 10s. ’ '3 ?. Auckland. —7th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying 16s. balance of fine and costs for driving a motor-vehicle at excessive speed, Kenneth Ernest Adams, referred to in Police Gazette, 1936, page 48, and Photographs, 1935, page 57. yWi?/' 7/

Auckland. — 15th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for two days in default of paying £i:ss. fine and costs for being in possession of an unlicensed wirelessset, Robert Loane Green, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 8 in., farm labourer, native of New Zealand, stout build, dark complexion, curly brown hair, blue eyes. Auckland. —17th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £44 2s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and four children, Sydney John Boulter Dutton, age forty, height 5 ft. 11 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes, scar on throat and probably on one wrist. He may be released on payment of £34 /Cam/Ce ££ R^(/ J^ > M

Auckland. —7th February last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Harold Joseph Rodgers, age thirty-nine, height 5 ft. 1| in., labourer, native of New Zealand, strong build, fresh complexion, grey hair going bald, blue eyes, broad nose, large cyst near right ear;, usually dressed in a navyblue or brown suit; fond of drink. Arrears to 6th January last, £3. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 35.) /■ tit* infs jtiu Srpmu&t. &8, Auckland. lsth February last, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for being found on the licensed premises of the Hobson Hotel during prohibited hours, Thomas Lanning Marchbanks, alias Marshbanks, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 344, and Photographs, 1925, page 45. /inst&M&cC Hamilton. 24th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his four children, Joseph Grey, alias Lynch, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 215, and .Photographs, 1924, page 60. Arrears, £1,087 10s. (jjy. O hMC/] '*>9

Rotorua. 26th ultimo, for a breach of his probation (Offenders’ Probation Act, 1920), John Thomas William Whalley, alias William Sturrock, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 837, and Photographs, 1928, page 76. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer, and his arrest is ired - AbvtMfoc// /ys 37. Gisborne-. 2lst ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 7s. fine and costs for failing to carry a warrant of fitness in his motor-car, Sana Fakir Kara, age about forty-seven, height about 5 ft. 7 in., hawker, native of India, medium build, dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes.

Manunui.— l6th Jaimary last, for theft of £2 Os. 6d. in money, the property of Thomas Tonga, mill hand, Joe Tainui, age thirty-eight, height 5 ft. 4-] : in., labourer, native of Hawaii, medium build, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes, large nose, two scars on left forearm; scar on left side of neck and on forehead. Accused stayed with complainant from the 13th to the 16th January last, and on the latter date complainant’s wife gave him a money-order telegram and £2 Os. 6d. cash to be forwarded to “ The Manager, Taihape Brewery,” in payment for liquor. Later the same day he informed Mrs. Tonga that he had forwarded the telegram, but it has not been received by the Taihape Brewery. He then asked for the loan of and was given the following described property, falsely stating that he was going to work for Mr. Denman, Baker, Taumarunui: A well-worn khaki military overcoat, “ Mata Nichols ” in pencil on lining at back; a black ukulele case, lined with wool; and a mixed brown knitted woollen pullover; value, £2. Identifiable. The photograph of Joe Tainui, alias Bishaw, alias Besa, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 65, and Photographs, 1926, page 44, has been identified as that of accused. No warrant. z**' y Sf /7S-3f New Plymouth.— ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wanganui Prison for one month in default of paying £2B ss. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mabel Gray, and child, Arthur Gray, age thirty, height 5 ft. 10|- in., labourer, native of England, strong build, ruddy complexion, fair hair, grey eyes, scar on back of right hand and on right middle finger. He may be released on payment of jg/ , i 2 <?.

Palmerston North. February last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for ten days in default of paying £2 10s. fine and costs for being unlawfully on the Awapuni Racecourse, Francis Charles Blackey, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 107, and Photographs, 1924, page s V«e lojslZ ?. itiiM/ 3p13 ? Palmerston North. —19th January last, on two warrants of commitment to Palmerston North Prison for three days and five days in default of paying £3 19s. 6d. fines and costs for driving a motor-cycle without a driver’s license and maliciously removing a gate at Opiki, Eugene Charles Clark, age eighteen, height 5 ft. 9£ in., farm labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes, large scar on left forearm. ,

Lower Hutt. — 16th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Florence Moat, and child, 324 High Street, William Thomas Moat, age fifty-four, height 5 ft. in., salesman; native of England, slight build; fair complexion, brown hair and eyes, long nose, sharp features, scar on nose, on right .ring-finger, and on left breast; dressed in a darkgrey tweed suit, grey felt hat, and brown shoes; plausible. (See Police Gazette, 1931, page 760.) Jee/2e>//2/<?9. —— Wellington. Arthur Redmond Callender, breaking, entering, and theft (see Police Gazette, 1938, page 660): He is * at present residing in Sydney (Australia).

Wellington. 24th ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his child, William Priestley Hale, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., engineer, native of England, strong build, fair complexion, brown, hair and eyes, operation-scar on nose which has been broken, slow gait.

Wharf (Wellington). 24th ultimo, on warrant for deserting from the ship “ Piako ” —(1) K. or Harry McKevith, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 10 in., fireman, native of England, slight build, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, small mouth; usually dressed in a blue suit with pin stripes. (2) Douglas Wilson Condie, age thirty-four, height 5 ft. 9 in., fireman, native of England, strong build, fresh complexion, fair hair, grey eyes, has small moustache; usually dressed in a light-grev suit.

Wharf (Wellington).— l7th February last, on warrant for being absent from the. ship Port Hunter” without leave —(1) William Lionel Surry, age twenty, height 5 ft. 8 in., seaman, fresh complexion, fair, hair, blue eyes. (2) Joseph Machin Stokoe, age nineteen, height 5 ft. 3 in., seaman, fair complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes. - 2) nvte^Cbd/ /2/tf/Jfy. Wharf (Wellington). — ultimo, on warrant for deserting from the ship “ Rangitiki, B. Harris, age thirtyeight, height 5 ft. 11 in., seaman, fair complexion, brown hair, blue eyes.

Wataroa. —14th ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Paparua Prison for seven days on each in default of paying £2 10s. fines and costs for assault and disorderly behaviour, George Hamilton, alias Richard O’Neil, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939. page 71. . . 'fiaul/ /o/'rfS*?. Christchurch.- — 14th February last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £3l 4s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Maud Myrtle Whitla, Thomas Whitla, age thirtyfive, height 5 ft. 8 in., carpenter, native of New Zealand, slight build, sallow complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes; usually dressed in a brown suit; fond of drink. He may be released on payment of £26 4s. . • Christchurch. — 16th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Invercargill Prison for one month in default of paying £45 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Betty Robertson Saxelby, 64 Picton Avenue, John DennittS Saxelby, age thirty, height 6 ft., cheesemaker, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, hazel eyes. Christchurch. —18th ultimo, on warrant for deserting from the ship “ Empire Star,” Sinclair Fraser, age twenty-three, height about 5 ft. 7 in., seaman, native of England, medium build, fair complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes. • He is believed to be employed on a ship trading between this Dominion and the Pacific Islands, possibly the “ Maui Pomare ” MAttJM'&d/ w/3/39 Christchurch. —21st ultimo, on warrant for failing to maintain his wife, Rhoda Elizabeth West, 89 Bishop Street, St. Albans, Avon Alexander . West, age sixty-three, height 5 ft. 3 in., tailor, native of Canada, strong build, sallow complexion, curly brown hair going bald, blue eyes, little fingers crooked, wears glasses. (See Police Gazette, 1920, page 254.) Christchurch. — lsth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for two months in default of paying £B4 15s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Olive Edith Cross, lan Cross, alias John Dempster Cross, age thirty-one, height 5 ft. 5 in., labourer and salesman, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, grey eyes, scar on right shin. He may be released on payment of £lO. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 118.) M/Z. Jjiboco&cfr z(> U S 6 }. Christchurch. —21st ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for four days in default of paying £2 fine and costs for a breach of his prohibition order, Arthur Francis Munton, alias Arthur Seymour, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 232, and Photographs, 1924, page 62.)

; Dunedin.— About the sth September, 1938, for false pretences, A. A. Thompson, age about fifty, height about 5 ft. 11 in., french polisher, strong stout build, dark complexion, black hair going bald, dark eyes, speaks slowly, and when in conversation he has a habit of twitching his nose ; usually .dressed in dark clothes;, plausible.' Accused obtained £25 from Donald Tyndall Withers, 79 Innes Road, St. Albans, Christchurch, by falsely representing that he had secured the lease of a piece of land in the Amusement Park at the Centennial Exhibition Grounds, Wellington, and that the sum mentioned was for half the piece of land. There are other similar charges pending, and when he is located the file is to be obtained from the Superintendent of Police, Dunedin. No warrant.

Gore. Peter Walker, alias Alexander, failing to maintain: It has been ascertained that he is now in Australia. (See Police Gazette, 1938, page 850.)

Gore.— During September, 1938, for false pretences, IVian (name unknown), age about twenty-seven, height about 5 ft. 8 in., strong build, dark complexion, black hair, full face; dressed in dark clothes and a dark-green hat; a half-caste Maori; well spoken. Accused obtained money from various people by representing that he was collecting in aid of the Methodist Maori Mission, Temuka. He is to be interviewed. No warrant.

Breaches of Employment Promotion Act. The following persons are to be interviewed regarding non-payment of their registration levies : Auckland. William Houston, referred to in Police Gazette, 1937, page 397, and 1938, page 302, and Photographs, 1933, page 54. His coupon-book is No. 2/471967. Amfo+ir 'd/. 13 /1- up.

r Auckland. -Jos§o) Patrick Kane, age sixty-four, height 5 ft. 7 in., cosmetic' manufacturer, native of Scotland, dark hair, complexion, andm&oustache, hunched shoulders. His coupon-book is No. 3/50^&8. Hamilton. David EVJalCOEnTQiliing, age thirty, height 5 ft. 6 in., , motor-driver, New Zealand, medium build, pale complexion, brown hairline eyes. His couponbook is No. 3/516047. ■’ ’

Napier. James McGrath, labourer. IKs coupon-book is No. 4/368730. : *

/Napier. — Oscar Nyberg, referred to in Gazette, .938, page 541, and Photographs, page 82. Imkcoupon>ook is No. 4/355541.

Levin. Graeme Chanel McDonald, age thirty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., farmer and groom, native of New Zealand, thin build, sallow complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, sharp^features. /7 / /*-/ o .St. Albans. Ernest Henry Graham, age twenty-four, height 5 ft. 4 in., labourer and butcher’s assistant, native of New Zealand, good build, fair hair and complexion, grey eyes ; . smart appearance. His coupon-book is No. 3/218929. NO FURTHER ACTION TO BE TAKES.