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TALLANGATTA POLICE COURT.
Wednesday. June '27.
(Before Mr. Rowan, P.M.)
oli.structin'o footpath:.
Police v. T. E. Dyring and. William
Briggs : Obstructing a footpath at New-
town. "
Both c;ises wore heard together at the
request of Mr. Dyring, who pleaded
guilty under extenuating circumstances,'
and stated that he accepted the responsi
bility of the other defendant. It was a
very wet day, and he had his own cart
and Briggs's waggon backed under his
store verandah to be unloaded. His own
cart was on the path for about 15 minutes,
and the waggon was there for about la
bours. '
Evidence for the prosecution was given
by Constable Tenuant, who stated that
tlie footpath was obstructed by the two
vehicles. Witm.:; ; v,\t:; there only for a
few minutes.
In reply to the Bench, he stated that
.the day. was very wet, and he saw iio foot-
passenger incommoded.
The P.M. : I think this is a case that
should not have beeii brought to court at
all. I like to see the police do their duty,
but I don't like to see people harassed.
As the offence has been admitted, how
ever, I will impose a Hno of Is. in each
case.
PKl'.T.
Stephen Vine v. Samuel Home : Claim
for goods supplied, £3 12s. 2d. Mr. May.
for plaintiff ; no appearance of defendant.
— Order for amount, with 15s. costs ; in
default, distress.
avrucatiox.
Martin Queripcl applied for renewal of
his carrier's- license. — Granted. — "Her
ald."
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