PROPERTY STOLEN

New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume LXX, Issue 43, 31 October 1945, Page 805

PROPERTY STOLEN

Takapuna. —l9th ultimo, from the shop of WILLIAM CURTIS CARSON, hardware merchant, Hall’s Corner, a gentlemen’s chromium-plated Hermes wristlet watch, Nos. 839407 and 364003, luminous hands and Arabic numerals; value, £5 Bs. Identifiable.

Queen Street Wharf (Auckland). — 6th or 7th ultimo, from a railways wagon between Newmarket and Auckland, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Railways Department), two Prest-O-Lite acid six-volt batteries, fifteen plate, type 6 S.B. 15, may be used in Chevrolet motor-cars of later models than 1937, and Ford V 8 motor-cars, Nos. 2537 and 2541, “ P.0.L.” on terminal, “ Prest-O-Lite ” on blue label on front of each ; total value, £lO 13s. Identifiable.

Auckland. 2lst or 22nd July last, from the fitting shop of the NEW ZEALAND GLUE CO., Neilson Street, Onehunga, a brass welding torch with “ General ” thereon, about 15 in. long, hexagon-shaped handle with valve block and two valves in centre, detachable stem, two hose-connec-tions at rear of handle, “W. 928 ” under valve block; a brass cutting torch, about 15 in. long, hexagon-shaped handle with two hose-connections at rear, valve block in one portion of handle and three valves in other, Minor thereon, “ ClOl3 ” under valve block ; a black metal highpressure oxygen regulator fitted with two gauges, valve and. hose-connection attached, “ 83/2556 ” thereon, made by British Oxygen Co., England ; a brass acetylene regulator fitted with two gauges one of which registers to 400 lb. and the other to 60 lb., “ A.R. 984 ” thereon, Comweld make; six brass welding tips; and two lengths of ? G in. rubber hose, each 15 ft., one black and the other red; total value, £25 11s. 6d. Identifiable except welding tips and rubber hose.

Auckland. —29th or 30th July last, from Waterloo Quadrant, the property of the UNITED STATES OF AMERICA GOVERNMENT,' a Ford half-ton jeep, engine and serial No. 114112, painted olive drab colour, left-hand drive, 1945-46 license No. B.C. 19050, “ U.S.J.P.B. 179 ” painted on back and on each bumper, “ U.S.J.P.B. 150 ” showing through paint on each bumper; value, £4OO. Identifiable.

Auckland. On the 31st July last, the dwelling of ALISON LAURIE, 309 Mount Albert Road, was broken into and the following stolen : A Contessa Nettel folding camera, size 120, aluminium frame covered with black leatherette, German make, may have “ Cocarette ” on support for tripod on front, “C” and “ O ” on aluminium button which opens camera, in tan leather case, about 5 in. by 4 in. by in. with metal clip-fastener, short leather strap with “ Alison Laurie ” thereon ; a dark-brown skunk fur, about 36 in. long, one head and two tails, hook and cord-chain fastener, brown silk lining ; and £1 ss. in money ; total value, £l2 ss. Identifiable except money.

Auckland. the Ist and 24th August last, a dwelling at 53 Upland Road, Remuera, the property of ADELAIDE REEDY, 1 Norana Avenue, Remuera, was broken into and the following stolen : A cream and gold coloured tea set with gold-coloured edging, floral design in centre, twenty pieces comprising cake plate, cups, saucers, plates, and sugar basin, “ Hammersley and Co., England,” and probably “ 1885 ” on each piece; six stainless-steel table knives with white handles; six heavily plated fish knives and; forks with ivory handles, in a box covered with black rexineand with cream-coloured lining : a set of carvers, knife, fork, and steel with dark bone handles, in dark case ; a cake knife and fork with white bone handles; a black Angora rug, 5 ft. by 3 ft.; a red Angora rug, 3 ft. by 2 ft.; and a blue fibrecane suitcase, about 36 in. by 24 in. by 12 in., two straps and locks; total value, £46. Indentifiable. /*&

Auckland. —Between the 4th and 6th August last, from No. 18 shed, Queen Street Wharf, the property of the SHAW SAVILL AND ALBION CO., LTD., eight bolts (each 30£ yd.) of woollen dress material, 54 in. wide, four blue of different shades, one rust-brown, one pastel-pink, one mustard-yellow, and the other olive drab-green ; total value, £l7O 16s. Not identifiable. The case from which the property described was stolen was recovered from the harbour on 7th August last.

Auckland. —On the 13th or 14th August last, the dwelling of CLARA CONDON, 22 Pukehana Avenue, Epsom, was broken into and the following stolen: A five-valve Marconiphone dual-wave radio, bronze bakelite cabinet 9 in. by 7 in. by 5 in., round dial, three control knobs, 110 volts A.CI. with Mullard transformer for use on 230 volts; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Auckland. —Between the 9th and 11th August last, the dwelling of AGNES ELLIOTT PFISTER, 16 Rawhitiroa Road, Kohimarama, was broken into and the following stolen : A gentlemen’s silver wristlet watch (recovered); a giltcoloured metal trinket-case, 3 in. by 3 in. by 1 in., white velvet lining, “A. E. McK.” on plate on lid; a gold fine muff-chain, about 36 in. long, set with pearls, opals, and other stones, about 6 in. apart; a gentlemen’s gold pocket watch, probably Elgin make, white dial, black hands and numerals, repair mark “ A—” over “L ” ; a ladies’ rolledgold chased hunting watch, probably Waltham make, white dial, black hands and numerals; a ladies’ gold round wristlet watch, white dial with David Silk” or “ Silk ” thereon, black hands and Roman numerals, black cord wrist-band ; a gold engraved match box, three letters, one of which is “C ” or “S ” on lid ; an octagon-shaped blue and white enamel brooch, about size of a shilling; a black leather key case, two dome-fasteners, containing three suitcase keys; two English or Australian ss. pieces; two New Zealand Centennial Exhibition florins; and an English half-crown which was minted over a hundred years ago ; total value, £49 6s. 6d. Identifiable except money. The recovered watch was returned to complainant by post.

Auckland. —l3th or 14th August last, from a shed near a dwelling in the course of construction, 31 Lucern Road, Remuera, the property of GORDON LOUIS MARTINSON, 23 Adams Street, Remuera, a builder’s brass Dumpy level in shape of telescope, Starrett brand, type 99F, about 12 in. long and about 1 in. in diameter, adjusting wheel on right side, protractor attachment with pin originally attached to chain which is now broken; a Skelton spade, may have “ W.M.” thereon ; a long-handle shovel; a Skelton longhandle shovel; a Cheney claw hammer ; an adze; a Disston D 8 crosscut hand-saw,.seven teeth to inch; a Disston D 8 rip-saw, five teeth to inch, in duck canvas bag which has a hole in bottom, pocket for level at side, flap on top, and shoulder-strap; and a Coleman primus burner with brass container; total value, £25 2s. 6d. Portion identifiable.

Auckland. — the 16th August last and 6th ultimo, from a workshop at 217 Parnell Road, the property of GEORGE ERIC WEBSTER, an aluminium De Soutter electric drill, type A, about 4 in. long, pistol grip, with “G. E. Webster ” thereon ; value, £2O. Identifiable.

Auckland. —About the 17th August last, from the dwelling of VIVIAN JOHN PRIESTLEY SMITH, 67 Church Street, Onehunga, a ladies’ gold engagement ring, originally set with three large rubies in claw setting with two diamonds on each side of centre ruby, but one diamond is now missing ; value, £3O. Identifiable.

Auckland. 2oth or 21st July last, from the dwelling of ETHEL MAY BERRY, 25 Kiwitea Street, Sandringham, a ladies’ 9 ct. gold round wristlet watch about size of a shilling, No. 1234, white dial, Arabic numerals, black hands, black silk wrist-strap, l in. wide with buckle-fastener; value, £B. Identifiable.

Auckland.— lsth or 16th ultimo, from the dwelling of GLORIA KOSTANICH, 68 Cook Street, a ladies’ chromiumplated round 15-jewel wristlet watch, brown dial, blue Arabic numerals, brown leather wrist-strap; value, £9. Identifiable. The offence may have been committed by James Trevor Andres, age nineteen, height about 5 ft. 8 in., labourer, native of New Zealand, slight build, fresh complexion, fair hair, blue eyes, who was boarding at above address until 18th ultimo. He has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted.

Auckland. —On the 19th August last, the dwelling of STELLA MAY GILLESPIE, 49 Edwin Street, Mount Eden, was broken into and the following stolen : Twelve lb. packets of tea, Choysa and Amber Tips brands; ss. in money; a chromium-plated cigarette-case, holds fifty cigarettes, “ J.S.” on outside, “ A present from the Auckland Hospital Kitchen staff ” on inside ; a jade-green and mottled Platignum Supreme fountain-pen, stainless-steel clp; a gentlemen’s light-fawn raincoat, H.B. brand, bone buttons, half lined with silk material, diagonal pockets, belt with leather buckle; two boxes of Rosa de Cuba cigars; * five pairs of gentlemen’s socks, three pairs steel-grey and the others blue; a brown fibrolite week-end case, about 20 in. by 15 in. by 6 in.; a gold old oval locket with hinge, 1| in. wide, “ Akes ” on front, probably satin lining with the name of a jeweller, Winnipeg, thereon, containing two photographs ; a triple string of graduated Richelieu pearls, largest pearl about -jl in. in diameter, silver square clasp with filigree work thereon ; and a Kienzle alarm clock, case 3 in. square, square white dial, luminous Arabic numerals, blue band at top, base 4 in. by 4 in. ; total value, £29 15s. Identifiable. /VA 9 9

Auckland. — the 20th and 24th August last, from a bedroom in the Esplanade Hotel, Devonport, the property of DAPHNE MARGARET JOHNSON, a ladies’ gold round 15-jewel Swiss wristlet watch, about size of a shilling, white dial, gold-coloured Arabic numerals, “ Daphne from Mum and Dad, 18/5/45 ” on back, navy-blue leather wrist-strap with buckle ; a cream and gold coloured Westclox alarm clock, luminous dial, green and gold hands, fitted with shutter which covers dial and stand at back forming shape of small tank when closed ; total value, £l7. Identifiable.

Auckland. August last, from the dwelling of MABEL VIOLET ALLSOPP, 18 Akepiro Street, a ladies’ chromium wristlet watch, about 1 £ in. by \ in., pearl-coloured dial, black hands and Arabic numerals, embossed near wrist-band, chromium fine mesh wrist-band; a brown speckled fountain-pen, gold nib and band, no clip; a graduated pearl necklace, about 16 in. long, brass clipfastener, largest pearl about f in. in diameter; a necklace of small seed pearls of equal size, about 16 in. long, clip broken ; a necklace of diamantes set in oval pieces of metal, about 16 in. long, ring-fastener; three pairs of clip-on ear-rings, about size of a threepence, blue, red, and green ; a small embossed brooch in shape of sunflower; an A.I.F. badge, pin at back; a large black brooch with silver band around centre and outside; two perspex R.A.A.F. badges, one red and the other clear with blue lettering thereon ; a small nickel-plated round locket with filigree work around it, containing photograph; and a brass brooch, painted purple and grey, swivel ring and safety pin attached ; total value, £l2 ss. fid. Identifiable except fountain-pen.

Auckland. On the 23rd or 24th August last the dwelling of JESSIE BROWNLEE, 445 Remuera Road, was broken into and the following stolen : A set (six each) of fish knives and forks with white twisted handles, in light-coloured wooden case about 14 in. by 9 in. with plate on top ; a fish slice and fork, about 10 in. long, may have design on handle and on blade of slice ; six soup spoons in light-coloured wooden case (all E.P.N.S. or silver); a bottle of brandy; a bottle and a flask of Red Seal whisky ; total value, £8 15s. Identifiable except spirits. /*//*>/•/&

Auckland. 24th or 25th August last, from the dwelling of FRANCES MARY HAYMAN, 36 Great South Road, Remuera, a blue plush box, 3J in. square with raised top; a ladies’ gold oval bangle with hinge, may have safety-chain attached; a ladies’ gold bangle with hinge and safetychain, gold leaves interspaced with garnets or rubies and probably pearls thereon ; a gold round pendant, about 1-j in. in diameter, set with red stones, gold fine curb chain, about 16 in. long, with push-in clip, attached and a ladies’ silver round wristlet watch, about 1 in. in diameter, luminous hands and Arabic numerals, blue-grey wrist-strap; and some broken jewellery; total value, £lO 12s. 6d. Mostly identifiable.

Auckland. —On the 25th August last, the dwelling of EDNA MAY TOOMER, 27 Wood Street, Ponsonby, was broken into and the following stolen : An engraved engagement ring, set with a cluster of nine diamonds each about size of pin’s head, platinum shoulders, has been made smaller ; a dress ring, set with three diamonds in claw setting and diamond chips ; an Auckland Savings Bank money-box in shape of book, containing about £6 in money ; an Auckland Savings-bank money-box, No. 3/7H59, in shape of book, containing about £4 in money; and £3 10s. in money; total value, £BB 10s. Identifiable except money.

Auckland.— On the 27th August last, the dwelling of LILLIAN MARTHA DOWNARD, 11 Ascot Avenue, Remuera, was broken into and the following stolen: A ladies’ gold dress ring, set with a turquoise, thin band ; a black leather purse of bag shape; a brown leather purse of envelope shape ; a standard size alarm clock, painted green ; a small nickel alarm clock, German make, similar to Baby Ben, black luminous dial and hands ; a green glass bedroom clock with round top; two two-cell nickel torches, one standard size, the other slightly smaller; three infants’ hand-knitted cardigans, pink, blue, and lemon, not sewn ; eight pairs of hand-knitted white woollen pilchers; an infant’s hand-knitted blue beret; four double cream-coloured blankets; three three-quarter cream-coloured blankets with J borders ; Ensign folding camera, size 120, in leather '■ - case which may have “F. S. Downard ”on flap; £53 15s. in money ; a ladies’ silver Swiss wristlet watch, grey leather wrist-strap ; and a leather -bag, 14 in. by 12 in.; total value, £77 14s. 9d. Identifiable except money.

Auckland. Between the 31st August last and 6th ultimo, from the storeroom of McKENDRICK BROS., LTD., Wellington Street, a | h.p. Hoover electric motor, No. 332236, 230 volts, 50 cycles ; and an electric soldering iron, about 10 in. long, flex and plug attached; ' total value, £7 4s. Identifiable.

Auckland. —On the Bth or 9th ultimo, the warehouse of G. C. GOODE AND CO., LTD., Wilkinson Road, Ellerslie, was broken into and the following stolen: A Rawlplug electric drill, about 12 in. long, painted red with chromium bands, pistol grip, bakelite handle, switch at side ; a rubber covered electric lead with two-way connections and adapter; a tack hammer, about 12 in. long, head T-shape at back, handle bound with cord and insulation tape a pair of pliers, 8 in. long ; and a steel Stanley smoother plane, about 9 in. long, “H. H. Bricknell ” on handle; total value, £ls 17s. 6d. Identifiable except pliers. Finger-impressions found on a piece of glass from a window in the warehouse have been preserved.

Auckland. Between the Bth and 10th ultimo, from a hangar at R.N.Z.A.F. Station, Whenuapai, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Air Department), a Major multi-test meter for testing amps, volts, and ohms, in black metal case 7-) in. by 6£ in. by 4 in. with crackle finish, calibrated dial with “ D. 5262-642 1942 10s/10610 ” thereon ; value, £29 6s. 3d. Identifiable.

Auckland. On the 10th ultimo, the warehouse of TYLERS LTD., Anzac Avenue, was broken into and the following stolen : A hand-made salmon-pink Indian carpet, 9 ft. by 10 ft. 6 in., green and blue floral pattern around edge, cream or white fringe at each end, “ 247 ” on manila tag ; four mohair oblong curly wool and jute floor-rugs, one 27 in. by 54 in. with manila tag attached, “427 ” thereon, and the others 30 in. by 60 in., with “ 428 ” on manila tag on each ; • total value, £59 ss. 9d. Identifiable.

Auckland. l2th ultimo, from a room in the Caledonia Hotel, Symonds Street, the property of ALEXANDER SMITH, 11 Collingwood Street, Ponsonby, and another, a gentlemen’s gold half-hunting pocket watch, white dial, black hands, black Roman numerals on case and dial, chromium ring on stem, “ Lance Corporal John McWhinnie, presented by Bannockburn Hero Fund, M.M., Croix de Guerre, 1919 ” on inside back case, value £3O ; and a gentlemen’s black silk scarf with white flowers thereon, 36 in. square; total value, £3l. Identifiable. The offence may have been committed by Two Men (names unknown) —(1) Age about thirtyeight, height about 5 ft. 8 in., medium build, pale complexion, dark-brown hair, round features; wearing a grey sports coat with R.S.A. badge in lapel (no hat). (2) Age about thirty-eight, height about 5 ft. 7 in., slight build, swarthy complexion, dark hair; wearing a blue suit (no hat). They were seen in a furnace-room near that from which the property was stolen about the time the offence was committed.

Auckland. —18th ultimo, from a room in the Commercial Hotel, Shortland Street, the property of MAY CAMPBELL, care of J. Tims, Matamata, a brown letholite suitcase, about 30 in. by 20 in. by 10 in., two straps, chromium-plated snap fastener in centre ; a black leather handbag, about 12 in. by 8 in., envelope shape, dome-fastener, silver-coloured buckle on flap; two leather purses, one black and the other brown, about 3 in. by 3 in., containing 17s. 6d. in money; a silver fox fur necklet, about 54 in. long, including tail which is about 18 in. long, grey silk lining, metal chain about 8 in. long repaired with black ribbon ; three pairs of fully fashioned stockings, one pair silk and the others silk and rayon, size 9 in. ; a set of ladies’ white Celanese underwear ; a pink Celanese nightdress with lace yoke ; eighteen ladies’ handkerchiefs; four gentlemen’s khaki handkerchiefs, “G. Campbell ”in ink across one corner; two pairs of gentlemen’s khaki woollen socks, “ G. 0.” on white tape thereon ; a gold-coloured brooch, about size of a half-crown, in shape of Scotch thistle, set with an amber stone as base of flower ; a round powder-compact, about 3| in. in diameter, upper portion covered with butterfly wings and lower portion silver-plated ; a quantity of Capstan cigarettes ; and two packets of Philip Morris cigarettes; total value, £44 10s. Portion identifiable. . -■«*«*>■ 7 ?£ - ', 2<i/£/vk-

Auckland. —18th or 19th ultimo, from a shed near a building in the course of construction, Auburn Street, the property of N. COLE & CO., LTD., 492 Broadway, Newmarket, an aluminium-coloured electric Skilsaw, serial No. 148847, about 14 in. by 8 in., pistol grip, saw 7 in. in diameter, 8 ft. of rubber-covered flex with three-pin plug attached ; and a spare saw ; total value, £42. Skilsaw identifiable.

Auckland. 2nd instant, from a motor-truck in Hobson Street, the property of BOGOSLAV SOKOLICH, Fruitvale Road, New Lynn, a gentlemen’s grey tweed overcoat with black and white flecks, raglan style, half lined with darkgrey silk material, three buttons on front, oil-stain on bottom of left sleeve, “ Hugh Wright ”on tag ; value, £l2. Identifiable.

Auckland. About 17th August last, from the armoury at Mount Albert Grammar School, Alberton Avenue, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Army Department), two rifles (recovered); and two service rifles, Short Magazine Lee-Enfield pattern, known as -303 cum -22, made for indoor target practice with -22 calibre ammunition, one No. 1084, barrel No. 563, and the other No. 4402, barrel No. 10304; total value, £4O 11s. 4d. Identifiable. On above date the recovered rifles, which are similar to those described, were found on a rubbish tip near Old Mill Road, Westmere.

Auckland. Between the 17th and 20th August last, from a tool-shed, Rawhiti Road, Ellerslie, the property of CHARLES THOMAS ROWE, 12 Goring Road, Mount Albert, a No. 5 Stanley plane, plated edge, handle broken; a German wooden jack plane, marked “C. T. Rowe ” ; a Yankee spiral screwdriver, hole through chuck ; a Yankee light spring push-drill; some bits, sizes 1 in. to 3 in. in roll; a Rabone combination square, level bubble broken; a Disston No. 8 panel saw, “ M.R.” on blade ; a push-drill with “ H.T.” on handle ; a 4 in. mitre square ; a £ in. firmer chisel; af in paring chisel; and a 66 ft. Rabone steel tape, in leather case ; total value, £l7 12s. Identifiable.

Auckland. —On the 22nd August last, the dwelling of ARTHUR COLLINS STEAD, 5 Mainston Road, Remuera, was broken into and the following stolen : A wooden cigarettebox, 6 in. by 6 in. by 4 in., with patent device for releasing one cigarette at a time ; a ladies’ wristlet watch about size of a florin, gold-coloured band about l in. wide around dial, Arabic numerals, may have repair No. P. 1155 on inside back, gilt link expanding wrist-band; six packets of Four Star cigarette tobacco ; a box containing twenty-five cigars ; a black leather purse, 3 in. by 2 in. ; a packet containing sixty safety-razor blades, American make; ten packets of Capstan cigarettes; a black composition two-cell electric torch ; a chromium-plated G.E.C. stream-lined electric iron; a gold wedding ring, set with a diamond in star-shaped setting ; a gold engagement ring, set with three diamonds between two rubies in diagonal setting ; a string of pearls; a nickelplated A.E.G. electric hair-drier, blower-and-heater element, 230 volts, switch on blower marked “ —cold—hot — ” ; a black lacquered Japanese trinket-box with small lock; a girl’s silver engraved bangle with hinge, safety-chain attached ; a gold engraved ring, | in. wide, set with a diamond chip ; a baby’s gold bar brooch with “ Marguerita ” thereon; a ladies’ old engraved hunting watch (not in working order), “ Daisy ” on front case ; a silver dress ring, set with brilliants ; a gold dress ring, set with a sapphire in claw setting; two pairs of stockings, size 0 in., Bonds Coquette brand ; twelve pairs of ladies’ gloves, size 6J, black, beige, wine, navy-blue, white, and two full-dress black; a gold bar-brooch, set with an opal and a garnet in shape of a bee with gold wire feelers ; a gold brooch, set with about sixteen imitation diamonds in shape of a bird in flight; a ladies’ navy-blue print bathing costume with floral pattern, pink and white flared skirt lined with stockinette and edged with white embroidery; a black leather wallet, 6 in. by 4 in., folding type, “ M.C.S.” in gold-coloured letters on one corner; a beige-coloured leather key-case containing five keys four of which are Yale; a black worsted costume skirt with small blue pin stripes, 35 in. waist; a garnet, -/j.- in. in diameter; a polished pearl, medium size; a Burmese uncut ruby ; an unpolished pearl; an oblong aquamarine ; a ladies’ silver hexagon-shaped Craven wristlet watch, gilt dial, Arabic numerals, black hands, wrist-band of square pieces of silver and rolled-gold; and £6 10s. in money; total value, £137 3s. 4d. Mostly identifiable.

Auckland. Bth or 9th ultimo, from the dwelling of MARIE JEAN WORTH, 9 Hargreaves Street, Ponsonby, a ladies’ rolled-gold round Stylex wristlet watch, in. in diameter, black hands and Arabic numerals, repair No. 3611 scratched on inside back, black ribbon wrist-band with silver clip; value, £3. Identifiable.

Auckland. —l9th ultimo, from the dwelling of HORA VANARSDALE, 100 Nelson Street, a ladies’ gold round wristlet watch, about size of a halfpenny, white dial, black hands and numerals except “ 12 ” which are red, gold expanding chain wrist-band ; value, £6. Identifiable. -<ChHX3%> tyos+ift, st&CWct,, s/zn/fS'

Auckland. 24th ultimo, from the person of LEONARD STANLEY WITHEY, 3 Edinburgh Street, Newton, £l5O in money, made up of five £lO and twenty £5 notes. The offence may have been committed by Olive Ellis, age about forty, height about 5 ft. 7 in., married, native of New Zealand, medium build, dark complexion, brown hair, who on above date was drinking with complainant in Gleeson’s Hotel and later sat beside him while they and others drove to Mission Bay in a motor-car. She has been interviewed, but no evidence resulted.

Auckland. —2Bth ultimo, from the dwelling of DAVID MCCARTHY, 90 Grey’s Avenue, a black three-piece suit with light-blue stripes about £ in. apart, Farmers’ make, size 6, three buttons on front and two on each sleeve, black lining, loops for belt on trousers ; and a gentlemen’s silverplated open-face pocket watch, blue-green dial, black hands, and Arabic numerals, ring missing from stem ; total value, £l2 10s. Identifiable.

Auckland. —sth instant, the property of RITA KING BURKE, 7 Central Road, Papatoetoe, a ladies’ gold wristlet watch, No. 1015, Arabic numerals, “ From Father ” and “ A.C.0.” on back ; value, £2O. Identifiable. Complainant probably lost the watch in an omnibus between Papatoetoe an,l Auckland. , •>/,, R£~

Mount Eden.— l3th July last, from an attache-case in the Methodist Church Centennial Hall, Dominion Road, the property of VICTOR RONALD JAMIESON, 11 Horopito Street, a gentlemen’s round stainless-steel anti-magnetic waterproof Ralco wristlet watch, No. 7340 under attachment for wrist-band, luminous dial, Arabic numerals, metal wristband ; value, £lO. Identifiable.

Mount Albert. —Between the 7th and 10th ultimo, from a house in the course of construction, Stewart Estate, the property of HERBERT JOHN GARRETT, 102 McCullough Avenue, Mount Roskill, a Disston panel saw; a ratchet brace, 10 in. sweep, “ 3 ” on head and grip ; a coping saw, .metal frame, wooden handle, 6 in. blade; a screwdriver, 12 in. long; a ratche screwdriver, 4 in. long; a spiral screwdriver, 12 in. long ; a Yankee push drill, 10 in. long ; an adjustable hacksaw frame; two nail-punches, 4 in. long; a Stanley No. 4 iron plane ; two chisels, sizes f in. and f in.; a metal 6 in. Stanley mitre square ; and a bit roll containing eleven bits, sizes f in. to 1 in., including an expansion bit, 12 coping saw blades, saw files, and a plasterer’s small tool (mostly marked with light- paint and an inverted “ V ”); total value, £ll 18s. 6d. Mostly identifiable.

Otahuhu. Between the 24th and 27th August last, from the foreman’s office at the slaughtering house of R. AND W. HELLABY, LTD., Westfield, a } h.p. three-phase 400 volt Waygood Otis A.C. electric motor, 50 cycles, 35 amp., about 10 in. long and 6£ in. in diameter, specially wired for use in lift and unsuitable for usual driving purposes; value, £9. Identification doubtful.

Otahuhu. —13th or 14th ultimo, from a show-case on the counter in the office of the Otahuhu Printing Works, Hall Avenue, the property of NELSON ADRIAN McELROY, manager, six black Burnham fountain-pens ; and four black Burnham propelling pencils ; total value, £8 2s. Not identifiable.

Huntly. —Bth June last, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Post and Telegraph Department), a rim for Bedford motor-truck, fitted with a 500 by 17 Dunlop Fort retread tire, No. 373373 H.Y., and tube ; total value, £B. Tire identifiable. The property described was lost between Kainui, Te Kauwhata, Kimihia, and Huntly.

Morrinsville. Between the 7th February, 1933, and 19th June last, from a farm at Hoe-O-Tainui, the property of BASIL LONGMUIR ORR, 508 Courtville Flats, Auckland, a -45 calibre Colt automatic pistol, No. 62716 ; value, about £5. Identifiable.

Morrinsville. 6th July last, from the dwelling of ADAM HAMILTON ME HARRY, Motumaoho, a gold bar brooch, set with a diamond surrounded by a cluster of pearls; a white metal chain with three drops suspended therefrom ; and a£l note; total value, £5 10s. Identifiable except money.

Hamilton.— JOHN ARTHUR FENTON’S shop broken into (see Police Gazette, 1945, page 685) : Inquiries reveal that it was not “ Harris ” who was seen taking particular notice of complainant’s shop, and the words “ and was later seen taking particular notice of the shop ” are to be deleted from all copies of the Police Gazette.

Hamilton. —IRENE MAUD FRANKS’ dwelling broken into (see Police Gazette, 1945, page 750): It has now been established that the finger-impressions found on the jewelbox are those of complainant.

Hamilton. —27th ultimo, from a carriage of the AucklandWellington Express at Frankton Junction, the property of PERCY CHARLES COLLIER, 301 The Parade, Island Bay, Wellington, a chocolate-coloured leather attache-case, 16 in. by 12 in. by 6 in., leather handle, containing a Zeiss Contax II camera in brown leather case, serial No. C. 87451 on winder stem, value about £9O; a lens hood, six filters, and a cable release in soft leather pouch ; a Weston exposure meter in black bakelite case which is cracked in front; a set of flannel pyjamas, size 4; a white shirt and singlet, size 4 ; three starched collars ; a towel; a clothesbrush ; a pair of black leather slippers, size 8 ; and a brown leather shaving-compact, containing a razor, a hair-brush, and tooth-brush, &c. ; total value, £lO5. Camera identifiable.

Hamilton. —2nd instant, the property of INEZ STEELE, Rukuhia, a black kid leather handbag, 8 in. by 6 in., silver clasp with dome-fastener; a gold and platinum wedding ring with design thereon ; and a platinum engagement ring, set with a solitaire diamond in square platinum setting, three small diamonds set in each shoulder, small break in design where ring has been enlarged, value £80; total value, £B6. Engagement ring identifiable. Complainant lost the handbag and contents in Seddon Road, Frankton Junction.

Hawera.—On the 12th or 13th instant, the store of the KAUPOKONUI CO-OPERATIVE DAIRY FACTORY CO., LTD., was broken into and the following stolen : Two hand saws; and a bunch of keys (all recovered); £8 18s. in money; a gentlemen’s navy-blue serge suit, Kaiapoi make, size 6 ; three gentlemen’s cellular sports shirts, one yellow, S.M. size, one yellow, M. size, and the other saxe-blue, O.S. size, may have “Te Rapa Sports Shirt ” on them ; two grey PointSetter shirts, sizes probably 2 and 3 ; about five coat-shirts, probably blue, grey, and fawn with stripes, Summit, Lichfield, and Wellesley makes, probably size 2 ; two tartan Kaiapoi Super wool flannel sports shirts with long sleeves, two pockets, one size 3, and the other green with black checks, size 5 ; a tan woollen pullover, Kaiapoi make, O.S. size, V-neck ; a grey woollen pullover, M. size, V-neck, Mosgiel make ; a cream knitted sleeveless pullover, M. size, may be branded “ M.K.N.” ; a pair of dark-drey sports trousers with dark-grey and blue stripes, size 7, loops for belt, pleats in front, Petone make ; a pair of grey sports trousers, size 6, loops for belt, pleats in front, Petone make; a pair of grey sports trousers, size 6, loops for belt, pleats in front, Kaiapoi make ; a sports coat with black and white checks, size 4, Canterbury make ; about three ties of various colours ; two pairs of gentlemen’s socks, one with red checks and the other with fancy pattern, Roslyn make ; a gentlemen’s darkblue felt hat, Cavalier make ; about three pairs of gentlemen's black glace-kid shoes, Russell Friendly Fit brand, sizes probably 7 to 9 ; a gentlemen’s blue and black artificial-silk dressing-gown with fancy girdle ; three black metal Westclox alarm clocks, small flat base, black hands, Arabic numerals, round dial with fawn band around numerals and creamcoloured centre, “ Made by Western Clock Co., Ltd., Peterborough, Canada ” thereon, “ R.D. 1932 ” on back ; a pair of silver-plated oblong cuff-links with snap-fasteners; three black or brown leather wallets, folding type; two black or brown leather tobacco-pouches, rubber lining; a sheath knife, light wooden handle, blade about 6 in. long, “ 25 ” in circle and “ Made in Sheffield, England ” on it; two skinning knives, light wooden handles, “ Russell and Co., Green River Works, Diamond Brand ” thereon ; a pair of bright metal hair-clippers, “ Priests, standard professional ” on handle, in cardboard box ; two 10 in. Crescent wrenches, hole in handle of each ; three 12 in. Crescent wrenches, hole in handle of each ; six 10 in. agricultural wrenches ; two boxes, each containing about thirty-six steel drills of various sizes, straight shanks; a steel adjustable hacksaw-frame with black wooden handle, branded “ Fuluse, Sheffield, England,” takes 10 in. blade ; two boxes, each containing seventy-two Eclipse hacksaw blades; a Butler blow-lamp, brass quart-size container, black handle, model 200 k, made in Canada, burns paraffin ; six pocket screwdrivers with casein handles ; three paint-brushes, Empire brand, white wooden handles, size about 2 in.; a pair of tin snips with black handles; a green tin, about 12 in. by 10 in., containing spring washers ; six flex stones, about 4 in. by £ in., branded “ Rimac, Flexstone, made in U.5.A.,” used for cleaning points on motor-car engines ; and a pair of steel pipe-cutters, about 14 in. long, one handle, three small steel wheel-cutters, in cardboard box ; total value, £B9 6s. 3d. Identifiable by complainant firm’s private mark only. The recovered property was found outside the store. •sH&t&i /&coir'e(/ f jvb

Kimbolton. —Between October, 1941, and 25th ultimo, from a wash-house on the farm of VINCENT McGLONE, a •22 calibre Winchester single-shot rifle, 1904 model, military web siing attached ; value, £l. Identifiable.

Porangahau. —About 25th August last, from a motorcar outside the picture theatre, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Army Department), a khaki military greatcoat, fit man about 5 ft. 10 in. of good build, “ 622153 Stoddart, P. J.” on inside of one pocket; value, £2 ss. sd. Identifiable.

Palmerston North. Between the 17th and 24th August last, from a hut at the Boys’ High School, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Army Department), a 48 Mk. I battery radio, receiving and transmitting set combined, Army model, transmitting set serial No. 1365, receiving set serial No. 1445, fitted in khaki case, 18 in. by 10 in. by 5 in., steel sides and back, canvas cover on front; value, £SO. Identifiable.

Lower Hutt. Between the 10th and 17th instant, from a hut at 14 Aglionby Street, the property of ELSIE MAY BROWN, a mantel model Clarion radio, semi-circular white dial with black numerals, beading broken at base in front; a light-green electric heater with bar element ; and a light- {Q tan leather attache-case, about 20 in. by 15 in. by 4 in., nickel fasteners, leather handle. “ A.A.8.” in gilt letters thereon ; total value, £7 ss. Identifiable. The offence may committed by Ralph Francis Thompson, alias James Bruce Will Miller, referred to in Police Gazette, 1945, page 717, and Photographs, 1942, page 64, who had the use of the hut between above dates., (See “ Persons Wanted Wellington. —l4th ultimo, from the shop of JAMES SMITH, LTD., Cuba Street, a five-valve Philips Radioplayer radio, No. 4043, model 5408, brown bakelite cabinet with walnut finish, 9 in. by OJin. by 5J in., dial about 2 J in. by 2 in., Rola speaker, 6 ft. of flex attached ; value, £l7 Bs. 3d. Identifiable.

Seatoun. Between the 28th August last and 11th ultimo, from Fort Ballance, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Army Department), a pair of No. 5 Mk. 111, binoculars, covered with black leather, Sin. by 6J in., separate focusing adjustment for each eyepiece, 7X magnification, khaki strap attached, “ O.S. 734 G.A.Bino Prism No. 5 Mk. 11l ” over “ X 7 ” and “ 33987 ” on left barrel,” “ R.L.” and “ 1941 ” in circle on right barrel, graticules on right lens ; value, £23 12s. Identifiable.

Picton. —Between the Bth July last and 24th August, from a hut at Endeavour Inlet, the property of the BLENHEIM DEEP-SEA FISHING CLUB (INC.), an alarm clock, American make, winder missing ; ten white enamel half-pint mugs; a pair of light-coloured oars, 7 ft. 6 in. long ; two galvanized rowlocks ; 150 ft. of J in. steel cable ; about 100 ft. of 2 in. seine fishing-net with green cord and short piece of rope at each end ;. an old well-worn brass telescope, 9 in. long when closed and extends to 32 in., 2] in. in diameter at base, eye-piece missing, scratch on brass about 1 in. from one end ; six tins of Anchor dried milk ; seven tins of Nestles condensed milk ; and 4 lb. of tea; total value, £2O 6s. Portion identifiable.

Greymouth. —l4th ultimo, from the Opera House, Lord Street, the property of WEST COAST AMUSEMENTS, LTD., 250 ft. of technicolour film entitled “ Gabby goes fishing ” ; value, £5 17s. 6d. Identifiable.

Christchurch. —On the 28th or 29th July last, the Postoffice at Tai Tapu, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Post and Telegraph Department), was broken into and the following stolen : ss. 3d. in money. An attempt was also made to remove the safe.

Dunedin. Between the 13th and 16th ultimo, from a dwelling, Duke’s Road, Taieri, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Air Department), a J h.p. single-phase Leland electric motor, No. 210 1 s.c. 3156, 230 volts, 1425 r.p.m., painted black, fitted with two V-pulleys, and a V-belt 51 in. long ; value, £6. Identifiable.

Dunedin. Between the 21st June last and 10th July, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Railways Department), a red Electrolux vacuum-cleaner with accessories, No. 0173920; value, £l9 19s. Identifiable. The cleaner was stolen while the furniture and effects of Charles Frederick Francis Deßerry were being transferred from 67 York Place, Dunedin, to 338 u Main Road, Karori, Wellington.

Dunedin. Between the 9th and 31st July last, the property of the NEW ZEALAND GOVERNMENT (Railways Department), a green Electrolux vacuum-cleaner with accessories, No. 8059455 ; value, about £l9. Identifiable. The cleaner was stolen while the furniture and effects of Jack Walker were being transferred from 4 Highcliff Road, Dunedin, to 30 Homewood Avenue, Wellington.

Dunedin. — On the 30th or 31st August last, the countinghouse of LITTLE AND BROWN, 750 Princes Street, was broken into and the following stolen : Four cheques; two Nationl Bank of New Zealand deposit-books ; twenty-four Id. stamps ; a pair of spectacles; and some' receipts .and accounts (all recovered); £8 2s. 9d. in money ; ■ three quart bottles of whisky, two Ainsley’s brand and the other Johnny Walker or Ainsley’s; a bottle of Evan’s gin ; a cheque for £l6, No. B. 507669, drawn on the Commercial Bank of Australia, Dunedin, in favour of bearer,” signed “J. S. Little,” and dated 24th August, 1945 ; a cheque for £ll2s. 6d., No. 170507, drawn on the Bank of Australasia by the Star Milling Co., Ltd., dated 23rd August, 1945; total value, £l3 14s. 9d. Cheques identifiable. The recovered property was found in Water Street on 31st August last.

. Dunedin.— 4th or sth ultimo, from the office of the Grand Hotel, the property of FRANK MITCHELL PAAPE, a Barlock typewriter, model IS, 14 in. roller, the number which is under the roller has six figures the first five being “ 36590 ” ; and a black Wcstclox alarm clock, about 5 in. by 5 in., chromium band on sides and top, square white dial, black hands, Arabic numerals ; total value, £2(l 2s. (id. Identifiable.

Invercargill. —lst ultimo, from the lobby of the Grand Hotel, the property of DAVID CUNNINGHAM, a gentlemen’s brown Roslyn woollen overcoat with checks, raglan style, vertical pockets, fit man about 5 ft. 9 in. ; a light-blue silk scarf with yellow markings ; and a brown fur-lined kid glove to fit right hand, dome-fastener; total value, £ll. Identifiable.