The Archive · 1912

Before G. W. Kina, Eesq., Police Magistrate

Rex. (S.M.P.) v. Gutzar Singh

Gutzar Singh was charged with being drunk and incapable at the corner of Szechuen and Jinkee Roads st 4.45 p.m. on the Sist ult.

Inspector McGregor appeared for the Police.

A Bikh constable stated that he saw the accused, drunk, a doorstep. He was and witness took him to the police' station.

Sgt. Ellis said that accused was quite drunk when brought into the Central Police Station and he was unable to stand.

Inspector McGregor said the accused had complained of having lost 85 bill which he said he had when taken to the Police Station.

Accused now said that he did not remember saying this, His Worship said the accused's statement about the 85 was all nonsense. As this was his first offence, he would be fined 81 or two days' imprisonment.

Rex. (9.M.P.) v. Mirwas.

Mirwas, a Mohammedan, was charged with being drunk and incapable in the Public Gardens at 5.45 on Sunday afternoon.

Inspector McGregor appeared for' the police.

Chinese constable 445 said that he saw the accused asleep bench in a summer house. He woke him and told him he must not sleep there and accused used abusive language. He got up and kicked witness and there was a struggle. They were struggling when a Sikh constable came along and took them both to the police station. Accused looked as though he were drunk.

His Worship—When he was asleep or when he was awake Witness—When he was awake.

The Sikh constable said he could not tell whether the accused was drunk or sober.

P. 8. Abbott said he saw the accused and the constable struggling together. Accused was drunk, Accused said that the Chinese constable caught hold of him while he was sleeping. He asked him to let go, and the Constable said he loafer. He did not ask him to go away.

His Worship said it was obvious to anyone who went into the Publ Gardens that too many went there who would be better out of it. Aceuged would have to go to prison x. (Roda Singh) v. Synder Singh seven cope with hard labour.

Sunder Singh was charged with stealing one bed sheet, two white sheets, one pair of pants, and $4, the property of Roda Singh; from 9 Peking Road ast 11.30 am on Sunday.

Inspector McGregor appeared for the police.

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