'A mafoo was charged with the above offence. Inspector Collins said that accused was driving a pony, which was very la on the Bubbling Well Road. on, Saturd Ho was arrested by an Indian mounted constable. The pony was in a very bad condition. This offence had been common of late. as there was.such a demand for carriages,'that any kind of pony was used.
Fined $10.
Another mafoo was prissecuted on a sim lar charge. The evidence of the nolice and a certificate from Mr. Pratt, Veterinary Surgeon. showed that the norly was quite unfit for work. being incurably Tame and blind in one eve." 'Tt was' also very old. and the Police wished for an order for its destruction, as it was The mafoo said the vony wzs a Forne—not more than 20 years old The Assessor remarked that the Magstrate had scruples about ordering the animal to be destroyed.
Inspector Collins said that the pony belonged to a large stable_in Honan oad.
Order for conficeatién-and destruction of the pony. Mafoo discharged.
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