✨ Wanted Notices and Cancellation Notices
THE COUNTY OF
WESTLAND GAZETTE.
Published by Authority.
HOKITIKA, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 1873.
V.
£100 REWARD.
WHEREAS George Henry Chamberlain and Isaac Levy, two prisoners of the Crown, did, on March 7, at 3 p.m., make their escape from legal custody while at work with the Hard Labor Gang, about three miles from Hokitika, on the Arahura Road, it is hereby notified a Reward of £50 will be paid for the apprehension of either of them, and £100 for the apprehension of both.
H. L. ROBINSON,
Chairman of the County Council.
Description of escaped prisoners:—
George Henry Chamberlain—English;
44 years of age; 5ft. 5in. high, medium build, small feet, slightly bow-legged, dark complexion, bushy eyebrows, speaks with a sharp tone, very talkative, teeth much stained with tobacco. Tin and locksmith by trade. Had on straw hat with Gaol brands, also twill shirt and moleskin trousers, branded. Shaved last week, hair on face very strong and dark, had a very thick head of dark hair inclined to grey, slight stoop in shoulders. Marks of flogging on back.
Sentenced last September at the Supreme Court, Hokitika, to ten years penal servitude.
Isaac Levy—Native of Portugal;
41 years of age; 5ft. 4in. high, medium build, dark complexion, grey eyes, Jewish nose (slightly inclined to the right), very bald on top of head, hair over ears very long and worn down over back of neck, shaved last Sunday, two large scars on top of head, slightly pockmarked, eyes deep set, scars on brows, nearly all teeth out; “E.L.” and mermaid on right arm. Had on twill shirt with Gaol brands, moleskin trousers and straw hat at the time of escape.
Sentenced to eight years penal servitude at Supreme Court, Hokitika, in 1871.
Hokitika, February 11, 1873.
IT is hereby notified for general information, that the Special Claim granted to the Victorian Co-operative Company, situate at the Kanieri is cancelled, and the ground is now open for occupation.
HENRY LEE ROBINSON,
Governor’s Delegate.
Hokitika, February 24, 1873.
IT is hereby notified for general information that the protection granted to James Thompson for the Ferry at the Arahura is cancelled.
HENRY LEE ROBINSON.
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Westland Provincial Gazette 1873, No 8
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⚖️ Reward for Escaped Prisoners
⚖️ Justice & Law EnforcementReward, Escaped Prisoners, Hokitika, Westland
- George Henry Chamberlain, Escaped prisoner
- Isaac Levy, Escaped prisoner
- H. L. Robinson, Chairman of the County Council
🗺️ Cancellation of Special Claim
🗺️ Lands, Settlement & Survey11 February 1873
Special Claim, Cancellation, Victorian Co-operative Company, Kanieri
- Henry Lee Robinson, Governor’s Delegate
🚂 Cancellation of Ferry Protection
🚂 Transport & Communications24 February 1873
Ferry Protection, Cancellation, James Thompson, Arahura
- James Thompson, Ferry protection cancelled
- Henry Lee Robinson