PERSONS WANTED.

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXIV, Issue 41, 11 October 1939, Page 787

PERSONS WANTED.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland). 2oth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for four days in default of paying £2 6s. fine and costs for wilful damage, Frederick Patrick Jones, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 742 ' ZhM*

Auckland. —-14th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for four months in default of paying £29 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child of whom Natalie Constance Wilson, Punakaikai, Greymouth, is the mother, William Edward Newenham, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., hotel porter native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, hazel eyes, scar on right shin. He may be released on payment of £22. (See Police Gazette, 1937, page 676.)

Auckland. 2sth ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife, Marguerite Thelma Morris, 25 Boston Road, Mount Eden, William Henry Morris, age thirty-six, height 5 ft. 11 in., hairdresser and carpenter, native of Wales, slight build, fair complexion, brown hair, grey eyes, Roman nose, small tattoo-mark on right arm ; dressed in a dark suit. , / / wineAtut/n / MD.

Auckland. —20th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for five days in default of paying £2 9s. fine and costs for being drunk and disorderly, David Thomas Rowan, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 741, and Photographs, page 64. / n • J. // . q

Auckland. —2oth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for two months in default of paying £27 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, David Stephenson Camming, age fifty-six, height 5 ft. 9 in., miner, native of New Zealand, slight build, ruddy complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 427, and following paragraph.)

Greymouth. 26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Greymouth Prison for twenty-four hours in default of paying £1 fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, David Stevenson Cumming, referred to in preceding paragraph. + J ' ,-/W*/»

Auckland. ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £2O arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Virgie L. Anderson, 117 Ponsonby Road, John Ahier Anderson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 241, and Photographs, 1933, page 1. _ /O'/,//*> Q

Auckland. —17th August last, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for forty-eight hours and twentyfour hours in default of . paying £2 4s. fines and costs for failing to pay tram-fare and drunkenness, Lawrence Rostrom Young, age forty-nine, height 5 ft. 10 in., dealer, native of Ireland, medium build, fresh complexion, black hair turning grey. brown eves.. ' , m , //n /. .

Auckland. 22nd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three months in default of paying £lls arrears on a maintenance order for the support ,of his wife, Charles Dale Chapman, referred to ill Police Gazette, 1939, page 87. He may be released on payment of £26 Is.

Auckland. —2Bth August last, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for fourteen days and seven days in default of paying £7 10s. fines for theft (two charges), Sydney Hugh Louwerens, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 721.

Auckland.-25th July last, on two warrants to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of maintenance orders for the support of his wife and two children, David Reuben Wilson, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, native of England, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel eyes, scar on left forefinger. Arrears to sth May last, £47 11s. When arrested he is to be brought before the nearest Court presided over by a Magistrate. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 150.) ir '/ 1..^

Auckland. -20th ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for forty-eight hours and three days in default of paying £3 fines and costs for driving a motorcar with insufficient lights and driving without a license, Char! 33 Thomas Atkins, age about thirty-five, height 5 ft. 11 in., caretaker and showman, native of Australia, strong build, fair complexion ancV hah I ,.blue eyes.

Auckland. ultimo, on warrant for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Lawrence Edward Joseph McGovern, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 512, and Photographs, 1929, page 41.

Auckland.27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £l3 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Ivy Bellringer, 34 George. Street, Dominion Road, OnsiOW Clyde Bellringer, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes. He may be released on payment of £8 10s. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 285.)

Auckland. ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife and two children, Harold Reginald Silva, alias Harold Reginald Silvia, age forty-nine, height 5 ft. 10 in., seaman, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair and eyes, eagle with snake in beak on chest, sailor, woman, and “ Eva ” on one arm. When arrested he is to be brought before a Court presided over by a Magistrate. (See Police Gazette, 1935, page 417.)

Auckland. 3rd July last, for false pretences, W. G. King, who may be identical with William George McEsaac, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 673. A man who gave the name W. G. King obtained a Crean hat, value £1 9s. 6d., from John James Boyce, outfitter, Queen. Street, by means of a valueless cheque for that amount on the Bank of New Zealand, Auckland, No. T. 845584, payable to J. J. Boyce, Ltd., or Bearer, and signed W. G. King. The cheque is from the cheque book of William George Mclsaac, referred to above, and he is to be interviewed regarding this offence and also another similar offence in the commission of which Mclsaac used his correct name. No warrant. IV!Clsaac wanted on warrant at Wellington for false pretenses. /Zloty,

Auckland.7th ultimo, on two warrants of commitment to Auckland Prison for four months on each in default of paying £BS 10s. arrears on maintenance orders for the support of his wife and two children, Charles Alexander Pearce, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 7 in., steward, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair, hazel' eyes, scar on left eye. J/ e /'X 7 'X/l v s )

Auckland. —20th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £1 10s. fine and costs for unlawfully leaving his motor-car stationary in Auburn Street, Leonard Vincent Jenner, age thirty-two, height 6 ft., painter, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, black hair, brown eves. . /

Auckland.— 2Bth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Dunedin Prison for one month in default of paying £73 4s. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his child, George Garner, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 751, and Photographs, 1922, page 66. . ..

Auckland.— 22nd ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of Joyce Edna Taylor, 27 Symonds Street, Robert Henry Taylor, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., mechanic, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion, light-brown hair, blue eyes. Arrears to 21st July last, £1 10s. He is to be brought before a Court presided over by a Magistrate.

Auckland. 3rd instant, that he may be located and interviewed regarding a debt of £4 19s. owing by him to the Department of Health for maintenance of his wife who was an inmate of St. Helens Hospital in October, 1938, Joseph Herbert Henry, age twenty-five, height 5 ft. 7 in., labourer, Maori, copper complexion, black hair, brown eyes, flat nose. (See Police Gazette, 1937, page 142.)

Auckland.—2oth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six months in default of paying £7B 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Henry Benjamin Jarvis, age fifty, height 5 ft. 7-1- in., painter, native of New Zealand, fresh complexion, dark hair, grey eyes, pointed nose, appears to have no teeth, anchor, heart, “ H.8.J.,” fish, and horseshoe on left forearm, sun on back of left hand, ring on left ring and middle fingers, sailor, star, anchor, and two scars on right forearm ; usually dressed in a dark-brown suit. He may be released on payment of £lO. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 305.)

Auckland.l4th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for six weeks in default of paying £l4 10s. balance of fine and costs for carrying on the business of a bookmaker, Roy Alfred Anderson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 449.

Pukekohe. — 11th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for three days in default of paying £2 2s. fine and costs for failing to have a warrant of fitness for his motor-car, Ratoru McAree, alias Rata McKaire, alias Ratara Mikaere, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 7 in., junk-dealer, Maori, strong build, copper complexion, walks with a limp. He is in possession of a Fargo motor-lorry.

Waihi.22nd ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for one month in default of paying £27 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mabel Harriet Middleton, and child, Andred Derigan Middleton, alias Andrew Middleton, referred to in Police Gazette, 1937, page 125. He may be released on payment of £23 14s.

Ngakuawahia. August last, for a breach of his probation (Offenders Probation Act, 1920), Alexander Frank Maxwell McCalium, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 780. He has failed to report to a Probation Officer, and has failed to make restitution, and his arrest is desired.

Opotiki. ultimo, on warrant of commitment' to Auckland Prison for four days in default of paving £2 2s. fine and costs for negligently driving a motor-car, William Ashling (Houston, age forty-five, height 5 ft. 9 in., salesman, native of New Zealand, stout build, fresh complexion, fair hair turning grey, blue eyes ; usually dressed in a blue suit; fond of drink. . . / _ i 1

Rotorua. —26th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Auckland Prison for twenty-eight days in default of paying £l7 Bs. 6d. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Arthur Gel! Crawford, age sixty-six, height 6 ft., labourer, native of New Zealand, good build, dark complexion, going bald, left eye artificial, turned-up nose, right middle finger stiff; - usually well dressed; frequents billiard-rooms, gambling schools, and race-meetings. (See Police Gazette, 1929, page 829.) .

New Plymouth. —-29th ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, T. Gross, age about thirty-five, height about 5 ft. 10 in., barman and steward, slight build, fresh tanned complexion, dark-brown hair, light-coloured eyes, thin nose, operation-scar on lower part of throat which is hidden by his collar; dressed in a dark suit with thin stripes, dark knitted pullover, dark-grey felt hat, and black square-toed Monarch Supergrade shoes; or sports coat and trousers; athletic build, smart appearance, and thought to be wearing an Australian Returned Soldiers’ badge. Accused obtained £2 10s. from Helen Hughes, boardinghouse-keeper, Currie Street, by means of a valueless check which he tendered in payment of £1 10s. for board, dated 29th September, 1939, and drawn on the Union Bank of Australia, Ltd., New Plymouth, in favour of T. Gross, for the sum of £4, and signed “ Fitzroy Lodge, No. 36, R.A.0.8., W. J. Bailey, Secretary, and A. W. Messenger, Trustee.” The cheque was from the chequebook of the Fitzroy Lodge, R.A.0.8., which, was stolen from the Fitzroy Hall between the 27th ultimo and the 2nd instant, and which contained twenty-three cheque-forms, No. 3 A. 085058 to 3 A. 085080, all stamped in purple copyingink “ Fitzroy Lodge, No. 36, R.A.0.8.” He may be in possession of a small brown leather attache-case, size 18 in., “ Warranted Bullock Hide ” over “18 ” under handle. He may be identical with Thomas Alfred Gross, a barman, recently of Motueka. There are other charges pending. (See following paragraph.) j J

Nelson. — -Bth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, J. C. Best, age about forty-three, height 5 ft. 11 in., cook, barman, and labourer, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair, sharp nose and features; usually well dressed in a brown suit of fine-ribbed material, brown mixture pullover, and felt hat ; fond of drink. Accused obtained a suit of clothes, value £8 Bs., and 10s. 6d. cash from Thomas Brown Louisson, assistant in the shop of G. F. Scoltock, Hardy Street, by means of a valueless cheque on the Union Bank of Australia, Motueka, in favour of G. F. Scoltock, and signed J. G. Best. He is said to have been known as Thomas Alfred Gross, to have stayed at the Belgrove Hotel from the Bth ultimo to the 13th, where he obtained a loan from the licensee with whom he left the suit above referred to as security. He is believed to have issued further valueless cheques at Lyttelton, Carterton, and Napier. (See preceding paragraph.) j y

(Hawera. —26th ultimo, on warrant for theft of £5 (including a 10s. note, No. 7Z554631, which has been recovered), the property of Harold Arthur Bennett, billiard-saloon proprietor, High Street, Francis Bernard Royce Crozier, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 20. He is usually dressed in a blue serge suit and greenish hat. The money was stolen from a cupboard in the billiard-room. About 2.30 a.m. on the date of the offence Charles Ronald Cochrane, who sleeps on the premises, was awakened by a man tampering with the cupboard, and it is presumed that accused concealed himself in the lavatory prior to the closing of the billiardroom. About 7 a.m. the same morning accused paid the stolen 10s. note to a taxi-driver for his fare from Hawera to Eltham, where he caught the New Plymouth - Wellington press train Mw&ad/ /S/D 39

Napier. 2oth ultimo, on warrant for false pretences, T. 0. Brady (name probably fictitious), age about forty-three, height about 6 ft., medium build, dark complexion ; dressed in a dark-brown suit and grey felt hat. Accused obtained 18s. lOd. in money, and a service-car ticket Napier - Palmerston North, railway-ticket Palmerston North - Wellington, service-car ticket Nelson-Reefton, and way-ticket ReeftonGreymouth from the Hawkes Bay Motor Co. by means of a valueless cheque for £4 10s. on the Bank of New South Wales, Greymouth, dated 20th September, 1939, and signed T. C. Brady. The cheque is from the cheque-book of O. W. If. McGrath, Greymouth, which was stolen from him and contained cheques No. 605577-605590. There are (fisher charges pending.

Napier. —22nd August last, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for two months in default of paying £l9 Is. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his three children, Thomas Alfred Hackett Smith, referred to ill Police Gazette, 1939, page 362. / ■, „// ~

—During the night of the 23rd ultimo, the warehouse of A. B. Eamos and Co., Dickens Street, was broken into and the door of the strongroom opened by means of explosives. The explosion was heard about 2.35 a.m. on the 24th by people living in the vicinity, but as nothing was stolen it is considered that the offenders became frightened and decamped. Any information that may assist in discovering the offenders is to be communicated to the Inspector of Police, Napier.

Hastings. —l9th ultimo, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Dulcie Simpson, and children, Robert Kirkpatrick Simpson, age thirty-seven, height 5 ft. 9 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fair complexion and hair, blue eyes ; quiet manner; fond of drink, and associates with Maoris. Arrears to 20th June last, £6l Is.

Hastings. —6th July last, on warrant of commitment to Napier Prison for five days in default of paying £2 15s'. fine and costs for a breach of the Motor-vehicles Act, Trevor T. Pryce, He is identical with Trevor Townsend Hamilton Pryce, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 297, and Photographs,. 1937, page 37.

Lower Hutt. -12th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for six weeks in default of complying with a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child .of whom Jean Withers Howie is the mother, George Fage, age twenty-six, height 5 ft. 8 in., hotel porter and steward, native of New Zealand, slight build, fair complexion, dark hair, blue eyes; usually dressed in a light-grey suit; swaggering gait. (See Police Gazette, 1938, page 816.)

Wellington. sth August last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for one month in default of paying £5 ss. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his child, Albert James Pearce, alias Cummings, age twentyseven, height 5 ft. 7 in., dental mechanic, native of New Zealand, strong build, sallow complexion, thick wavy hair, dark-brown eyes, round shoulders; usually dressed in a navy-blue suit, grey pullover, and overcoat with belt; large feet and takes size 12 in footwear.

Wellington. 22nd August last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for five days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for failing to yield the right of way to a pedestrian within an authorised. crossing, James Ernest Riley, age about thirty, height 5 ft. 6 in., motor-driver and labourer, strong build, curly dark hair; usually dressed in a grey suit.

Wellington. —lßth ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to maintain his wife, Mailliw Florence Findlay, James Alexander Findlay, age fifty-one, height 5 ft. 8 in., traveller, native of England, strong build, sallow complexion, grey hair, blue eyes, large broad nose, good teeth ; usually dressed in a dark suit, fawn overcoat, and felt hat.

Wellington. lsth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for four days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for failing to comply with the direction of traffic lights at an intersection, William Alfred Christensen, referred to in Police Gazette, 1937, page 798, and Photographs, 1930, page 41.

Wellington. —l9th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for three weeks in default of paying £lO arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Mary Ann Chester, 53 Webb Street, Archibald Joseph Chester, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 574, and Photographs, 1938, page 78. til

Wellington. —29th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for four days in default of paying £1 ss. fine and costs for failing to observe directions given by traffic control lights, Frederick Ranson, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 11 in., painter, native of New Zealand, thin build, fair complexion, fair straight hair, blue eyes : • usually dressed in n. LI nr- anil

Wellington. 22nd August last, on warrant for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, of whom Elsie Kubler is the mother, Jack Mudgway, alias John Raymond Mudgway, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 815. Arrears to 10th October, 1938, £263 ss.

Wellington. 2sth August last, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for five days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for a breach of his prohibition order, Martin Carr, alias Casseriey, referred to in Police Gazette, 1937, page 439, and Photographs, 1933, page 40. ' 6bvo*AJl(? % -HO.

Motueka. — 7th July last, on warrant of commitment to Nelson Prison for fourteen days in default of paying £1 15s. fine and costs for being found on licensed premises during prohibited hours, Eric Hansen, age twenty-three, height 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, dark hair, blue eyes, good teeth, may have several scars on face; well dressed* *good appearance.

Christchurch. 22nd August last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £66 arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Henrietta Long, and children, Hector Sydney Long, age forty-three, height 5 ft. 11 in., sawyer, native of New Zealand, strong build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, brown eyes, long features, long, scar on left leg, lame on left leg ; dressed in dark trousers and light-grey coat (no collar or tie); seldom shaves ; fond of drink. He may be released on payment of £ls. (See Police Gazette,/1938, pagl 118.)

Christchurch. — ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £ll2 7s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Emily Alice Rouse, and child, Thomas Patrick Rouse, age twenty-nine, height 5 ft. 4 in., painter, native of New Zealand, strong build, curly brown hair, blue eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 32.) /OMjejafcd/ /Z /o

Christchurch. l9th ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Edith Ann O’Connor, Newcastle, Australia, Augustine Emmett Joseph O’Connor, age thirtythree, height 5 ft. 9 in., carpenter, native of Australia, strong build, fair complexion and hair, grey eyes, mark across chin, bn upper lip, and on right jaw. / ,

Christchurch. —Between the 26th May and the 14th August last, on warrant for being an idle and disorderly person (consorting with persons having no visible means of support), May Houston, alias Dransfield, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 195. She is usually to be found loitering ab<rathotels - xvWteZU'/5//£?

Christchurch. ultimo, on warrant to apprehend for failing to comply with the terms of a maintenance order for the support of his illegitimate child, Patrick George Ryan, age about thirty-three, height 5 ft. 7 in., canvasser, native of Australia, stout build, sallow complexion, black hair, light-brown eyes, broad nose, small black moustache, thick lips. Arrears to 29th May last, £3 10s. He may be identical with George Patrick Ryan, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 43. i I {/i‘ % r : rAAsoc e vi f ~?l

Christchurch. 2Bth ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Wellington Prison for two months in default of paying £lO7 10s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife and two children, Norman Maitland Child, age thirty-two, height 5 ft. 10 in., steward, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, dark-brown hair, grey eyes. (See Police Gazette, 1939, page 373.)

Christchurch. —27th ultimo, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for two months in default of paying £2l 6s. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Myra Caroline Haig, and three children, William Cyril Haig, referred to in Police Gazette, 1938, page 69.

Timaru. —27th July last, on warrant of commitment to Paparua Prison for three months in default of paying £39 IDs. arrears on a maintenance order for the support of his wife, Alice Josephine Cox, Thomas James COX, age fifty-three, height 5 ft. 74-in,, labourer, native of New Zealand, medium build, fresh complexion, brown hair turning grey, blue eyes, rose and clasped hands on left forearm, two dots on back of left band. (See Police Gazette, 1937, page 325, and Photographs, 1931, page 45.) ALvi&Ud/ 2% /J -J?

Timaru. l2th August last, for false pretences, Percy Matheson, ago about forty-three, height about 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, dark hair and complexion; poorly dressed, and wears a brown tweed overcoat, felt hat, and scarf knotted round neck. Accused obtained £1 from Bernard Toner, 30 Latter Street, by falsely representing that he was employed by Crust and Crust, carriers, Dunedin, and had just brought a load of furniture to Timaru. He may be identical with John Percival Mafheson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1939, page 444, and with Percy Matheson or Mafhieson, referred to in Police Gazette, 1929, page 129, and Photographs, 1928, page. 33. No warrant. sO?TZ&YTS''d'