Grocer Bertie Smith Faces Anti Profiteering Charge
Wellington March 12 The first information under the anti profiteering clause of the Board of Trade Act was laid against Bertie Smith grocer Courtenay Place. He is accused of selling two bottles of Mellin s Food to a visitor Hazel Edith Carroll Auckland at 3s 6d a bottle. Proceedings show keen contest likely. He instructs top Wellington solicitor. Adjournment of a fortnight granted by S M Page despite Crown opposition due to potential heavy penalty.
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Per
Press Association
Wellington
Page
S.M
East Coast groups press Waikaremoana hydro scheme
Deputation from East Coast local bodies meets Premier Massey Sir William Fraser and J G Coates urging early start on Waikaremoana hydro electric project. Fraser cites labour as main hurdle and supports smaller local schemes. Massey backs local schemes and plans Cabinet consult on funding. deputation offers local labour and hardwood poles.
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Wellington
Massey
William Fraser
J. G. Coates
Waikaremoana
Gisborne
Napier
Wairon
Youth and His Money Sentenced in Christchurch Court
In Christchurch on March 12, George Samuel Brunton, 11, pleaded guilty to stealing a watch valued at £2 10s from his mother Catherine Brunton. Senior-Sergeant Cummings noted Brunton refused to work despite £860 in trust funds after his father’s death from a tram accident. He also took other jewellery. Convicted, he received one month’s imprisonment with a recommendation for reformatory custody.
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Christchurch
Cummings
George Samuel Brunton
S. FB. McGarthy
S.M
Heathcote Bridge
Prisoners for Sentence Involving Luggage Theft and False Pretences
James Harold O'Brien ex sergeant of the Second Canterbury Regiment pleaded guilty to nine charges of stealing luggage and faced sentence. Dr. Gilmer noted neurasthenia from wounds and shell shock. case adjourned a month for medical observation. Charles Frederick Hodgson admitted three false pretence charges from 1915. formerly with Australian New Guinea Force and Expeditionary Force. sentence six months on each charge with terms concurrent. His Honour warned of habitual criminal status if reoffending.
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Wellington
James Harold O’brien
Second
Canterbury Regiment
Gilmer
Charles Frederick Hodgson
Australian New Guinea
New Zealand
Watersiders Death Case Ended in Non-Suit Against Vessel Owner
In Auckland on March 19 Justice Chapman reserved judgment in Emma Readford versus A H Nathan for the New Zealand Shipping Company over a waterside death claim of £2000. Jury awarded £1800 damages, but the judge quashed the verdict finding against admitted facts and ordered a non suit with costs, including £26 108 trial costs to the Shipping Company.
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Auckland
Justice Chapman
Emma Readford
A. H. Nathan
New Zealand Shipping Company
the Wessel
Fudge
Gogts
Ashburton Area Real Estate Deals Offer Wide Selection
Government brokers promote farms and homes near Ashburton with eight to 300 acre properties. Listings include 5 to 6 room houses, dairying setups, stable and byre facilities, modern bungalows, irrigation water and gardens. Prices highlight easy terms and deposits, end of March deadlines noted.
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Ashburton
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Gtx and
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J. B. Christian
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Norwich and London Life Assurance
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