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From John Ward, Brook Street, gardener, about 20th September, 1901. —lewt. seed potatoes, value 6s. From Wilkie and Co., Bridge Street, butcher, on the 21st and 28th September, 1901. —Two hams valued at Bs. each, 165.; one double-reined bridle, 255.: total, £2 Is. 25th October, 1901. -Haase's dog, referred to at beginning of report, was in Walker's possession, and he admitted taking it in company with Howard on sth instant. On the 10th instant Constable Durbridge and I started with the two prisoners for town, taking with us as much of the identifiable property as we could carry. At 4 p.m. we arrived at Dalamore's, where Sergeant Mackay was waiting for us with a conveyance, and brought Howard and Walker to the station. Howard is seventeen years, and Walker nineteen years. Thos. S. C. Kemp, Constable 915. Sergeant Mackay, in Charge of Police, Nelson.

New Zealand Police. — Charge Sheet. — Cases for hearing at Courthouse, Nelson, on the 11th day of October, 1901. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker and Henry James Howard. On the 28th September, 1901, at Nelson, did steal two hams of bacon, value 165., the property of Wilkie and Co. Arrested by T. S. C. Kemp, Constable. Not bailed. No previous convictions known. Both pleaded guilty. Both remanded. Sentence deferred to the 16th instant. Probation Officer to furnish Court with report. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker and Henry James Howard. On the 21st day of September, 1901, at Nelson, did steal one bridle and martingale. Total value 255., the property of Wilkie and Co. Arrested by F. H. Durbridge, Constable. Not bailed. No previous convictions known. Both remanded to October 16th. Sail allowed, £50 each, with two sureties of £25 each. E. Mackay, Sergeant.

New Zealand Police. — Charge Sheet. — Cases for hearing at Courthouse, Nelson, on the 16th day of October, 1901. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker, and Henry James Howard. On the 28th September, 1901, at Nelson, did steal two hams of bacon, value 165., the property of Wilkie and Co. Arrested by T. S. C. Kemp, Constable. Bailed 12/10/01, 11.30 a.m. Two sureties of £25 each, himself in £50. No previous convictions known. Plea, guilty. Convicted. Put on probation for three months. Ordered to pay Bs. to Wilkie and Co. within fourteen days. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker and Henry James Howard. On 21st day of September, 1901, at Nelson, did steal one bridle and martingale, total value 255., the property of Wilkie and Co. Plea, guilty. Convicted. Put on probation for three months. Arrested by F. H. Durbridge, Constable. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker and Henry James Howard. On or about Ist February, 1901, did steal 4 blankets, value 165., 1 steel, 25., and 1 chopper, 2s. ; total value, 205.: the property of Arthur William Tatton, dentist, Trafalgar Street, Nelson. Arrested by F. H. Durbridge, Constable. Plea, guilty. No previous convictions known. Convicted. Put on probation for three months. E. Mackay, Sergeant.

New Zealand Police. — Charge Sheet. — Cases for hearing at Courthouse, Nelson, on the 16th day of October, 1901. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker and Henry James Howard. During the month of May, 1901, did steal a quantity of provisions, value £3 ss. Bd., the property of Samuel Kirkpatrick and others, at Nelson. Arrested by T. S. C. Kemp. Bailed out 12/10/01, 11.30 a.m. Two sureties of £25 each, himself in £50. No previous convictions known. Plea, guilty. Having elected to be tried summarily. Convicted. Put on probation for six months. Ordered to pay 20s. to J. Kirkpatrick within fourteen days. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker and Henry James Howard. During the month of July, 1901, did steal 6 bars of soap and 14 cakes of soap, total value 9s. 10d., the property of Eobert Snodgrass, of Nelson. Arrested by F. H. Durbridge. Bailed out 12/10/01, 11.30 a.m. Two sureties of £25 each, himself in £50. No previous convictions known. Plea, guilty. Convicted. Put on probation for three months. Ordered to pay 2s. 6d. to E. Snodgrass within fourteen days. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker and Henry James Howard. On or about the 19th September, 1901, did steal two frying-pans, value 35., the property of Eichard Percival, of Nelson. Arrested by T. S. C. Kemp. Bailed out 12/10/01, 11.30 a.m. Two sureties of £25 each, himself in £50. No previous convictions known. Plea, guilty. Convicted. Put on probation for three months. E. Mackay, Sergeant.

New Zealand Police. — Charge Sheet. — Cases for hearing at Courthouse, Nelson, on the 16th day of October, 1901. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker and Henry James Howard. On or about 20th September, 1901, did steal 1 cwt. potatoes, value 65., the property of John Ward, Nelson. Arrested by J. H. Durbridge, Constable. Bailed out 12/10/01. Two sureties of £25 each, himself £50. No previous convictions known. Plea, guilty. Convicted. Put on probation for three months. 9/10/01, 4 p.m., Arthur Bernard Walker and Henry James Howard. On or about 21st September, 1901, did steal 1 501b. bag of flour, value 55., the property of Charles Noble, Nelson. F. S. C. Kemp, Arresting Constable. Bailed out 12/10/01. Two sureties of £25 each himself