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Vanuatu - Index to Vanuatu Unreported Cases - Volume 4

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Vanuatu - Index to Vanuatu Unreported Cases - Volume 4

VANUATU

UNREPORTED CASES

 

JOINT COURT OF THE NEW HEBRIDES

(Sitting from 26th June 1923)

 

VOLUME IV

(1923 – 1939)

 

Collection compiled by Professor Don Paterson

Index Compiled by Jenny Binihi & Geoff Boon
University of the South Pacific

* - Indicates the judgment is in the French language
† - Indicates the judgment is handwritten

Year

Case Name

Action

Date of Judgment

1923

Public Prosecutor v MacCoy
Supply of explosives to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 435

26 Jun 1923

 

Public Prosecutor v MacCoy
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 436

26 Jun 1923

 

Public Prosecutor v MacCoy
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 437

26 Jun 1923

 

Public Prosecutor v MacCoy
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 438

26 Jun 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Rolland
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 439

6 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Rolland
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 440

6 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Colardeau

Criminal No. 441

10 Jul 1923

 

Public Prosecutor v Melep
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 442

10 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Vincent
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 443

17 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Ohlen
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 445

17 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Ossi
Sale of alcohol from his home

Criminal No. 446

17 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Longabourou
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 447

20 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Patche
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 448

20 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Audrain
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 449

20 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Rolland
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 450

27 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Tuyen
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 451

27 Jul 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Schneider
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 452

27 Jul 1923

 

Public Prosecutor c Quinn
Riding a horse at pace through the streets of Port Vila

Criminal No. 453

31 Jul 1923

 

Public Prosecutor v Reid
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 454

3 Aug 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Tukoon
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 456

3 Aug 1923

 

Kaloas and Matakan
Petition for divorce

Civil No. 457

3 Aug 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Javelier
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 458- 459

24 Aug 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Bladinieres
Engaging an indigenous New Hebridean woman without the consent of her husband

Criminal No. 460

4 Sep 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Bladinieres
Engaging an indigenous New Hebridean woman without the consent of her husband

Criminal No. 460

11 Sep 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Fogliani
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

 

11 Sep 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Agez
Roaming of a horse in Port Vila

Criminal No. 461

14 Sep 1923

 

Public Prosecutor v Asepele, Lolorave, Alo, Lepvele, Tavoni, Ronovuro, Rovsale, Avu, Levumerai, Maile, Karaitowa, Susumoli, Arususu, O’ona, Karaimele, Lulumoli & Rovatali
Theft & receiving stolen property

Criminal No. 465

19 Sep 1923

 

Public Prosecutor v Asepele, Lolorave, Alo, Lepvele, Tavoni & Ronovuro
Murder of a British subject

Criminal No. 465

19 Sep 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Sablan
Engaging an indigenous New Hebridean woman without the consent of her husband or, if unmarried, the chief of the tribe

 

21 Sep 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Carmichael
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 466- 67

28 Sep 1923

 

*Ministère Public c Bambou
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 468

28 Sep 1923

 

Public Prosecutor v Ah Pow
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 469

28 Sep 1923

1924

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1925

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1926

Public Prosecutor v Ta Men
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 472

24 Dec 1926

Public Prosecutor v Ta Men
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 473

24 Dec 1926

 

Public Prosecutor v Nabeme Nakandakare
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 474

28 Dec 1926

 

Public Prosecutor v Ah Atwah
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 476

28 Dec 1926

 

Public Prosecutor v Ah Atwah
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 477

28 Dec 1926

 

Public Prosecutor v Ah Chung
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 478

28 Dec 1923

 

Public Prosecutor v Ah Atwah
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 479

28 Dec 1923

1927

Public Prosecutor v Nareme Nakandakare
Sale of alcohol for consumption on unlicensed premises

Criminal No. 480

4 Jan 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Rossi
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 482

7 Jan 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Frouin
Sale of opium

Criminal No. 485

14 Jan 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Nakagawa Tinzo
Permitting a game of chance to be played on licensed premises

Criminal No. 486

18 Jan 1927

 

Rossi v Public Prosecutor
Appeal of case about supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans. Case reheard because of defective service of summons by the bailiff. Convicted of original charges but the bailiff has to pay the costs

Criminal No. 482

21 Jan 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Togolo or Ham Chong
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 488

5 Apr 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Ham Chong
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 489

22 Apr 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Cayrol
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 490

26 Apr 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Ham Chong
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 491-92

26 Apr 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Uong San Ghoi

Criminal No. 493

3 May 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Nakagawa Zenzo

Criminal No. 496

3 May 1927

 

*Ministère Public c Martodikromo
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 495

6 May 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Martodikromo
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 494

6 May 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Lesle
Theft

Criminal No. 481

17 May 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Kora, Frank and Joseph
Theft

Criminal No. 497

17 May 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Nhu
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 498

20 May 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Cayrol and Kaspar
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 499

20 May 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Cayrol
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 500

20 May 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Tran Van Lai
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 506

14 Jun 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Marto Di Kromo
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 507

14 Jun 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Nabeme Nakandakare
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 508

14 Jun 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Marto Di Kromo
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 509

14 Jun 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Nabeme Nakandakare
Sale of alcoholic beverages without a licence

Criminal No. 510

14 Jun 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Kim Sam
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 501-503

24 Jun 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Kim Sam
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 504

24 Jun 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Kim Sam
Sale of alcoholic beverages without a licence

Criminal No. 505

24 Jun 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Kaltong and Pango
Killing pigs belonging to a French citizen

Criminal No. 511

1 Jul 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Chu Van Phuc
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 512

9 Aug 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Dick
Assaulting a French boy

Criminal No. 517

16 Aug 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Namou and Yetaou
Committing an act of light violence

Criminal No. 518

6 Sep 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Lizzie
Theft

Criminal No. 519

6 Sep 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Kalsale and Andrew
Theft

Criminal No. 520

4 Oct 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Willy and Jack
Theft

Criminal No. 521

4 Oct 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Darley
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 522

18 Oct 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Ata and Kaspar
Referral to Public Prosecutor in his capacity of Examining Magistrate

Criminal No. 523

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Public Prosecutor v Nabeme Nakaandakare
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 525

6 Dec 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Loi Tong
Importation of opium

Criminal No. 526

6 Dec 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Ta Ming or Cook
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 527

16 Dec 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Rossi
Summons to appear as an Assessor

Criminal No. 528

27 Dec 1927

 

Public Prosecutor v Ouare
Attempted murder and resisting arrest

Criminal No. 528

27 Dec 1927

1928

Public Prosecutor v Tam
Adjourned sine die due to absence of witness

Criminal No. 529

3 Jan 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Tam or Ta Ming
Sale of opium

Criminal No. 529

10 Feb 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Tausi
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 530

10 Jan 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v John
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 531

10 Feb 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Long Wa alias Cook
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 532

25 May 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Tam Van A
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 533

25 May 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Ng Van Dien
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 534

25 May 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Yetau
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 535

25 May 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Taussi or Lar-Tann-Ri
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 539

1 Jun 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Rodin
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 540

1 Jun 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Kasueli
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 536

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*Ministère Public c Namu
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 537

5 Jun 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Rodin
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 541

17 Jul 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Boue
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 542

17 Jul 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Jimmy
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 543

7 Aug 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Lingie
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 544

7 Aug 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Lucy
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 545

14 Sep 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Jeannie
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 546

14 Sep 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Tran Van Go
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 547

14 Sep 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Cayrol
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 549

9 Oct 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Ah Ting
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 550

9 Oct 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Vinh
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 551

9 Oct 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Colardeau
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 552

9 Oct 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Colardeau
Roaming of cattle in Port Vila

Criminal No. 553

9 Oct 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Calixte
Attempted theft

Criminal No. 554

16 Oct 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Colardeau
Roaming of cattle in Port Vila

Criminal No. 555

16 Oct 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Mess
Engagement of an indigenous New Hebridean woman without the consent of her husband

Criminal No. 556

23 Oct 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Mesao or Misho
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 557

4 Dec 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Lingan
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 558

4 Dec 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Lingan
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 559

4 Dec 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Colardeau
Roaming of cattle in Port Vila

Criminal No. 561

11 Dec 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Tamagusako Nando
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 562

11 Dec 1928

 

Public Prosecutor v Tamagusako Nando
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No.s 563

11 Dec 1928

1929

Public Prosecutor v Hordi
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 565

2 Jul 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Sablan
Use of explosives for fishing

Criminal No. 566

2 Jul 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Leo, Myal, Cpl. Willie et al
Taking part in gaming

Criminal No. 567-9

2 Jul 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Nando Tamagusuko
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 570

10 Sep 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Cook or Ling Wa
Supply of explosives to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 572

10 Sep 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Duong  Van  Nio
Leaving boats unlit at night in Port Vila harbour

Criminal No. 574

24 Sep 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Alfred
Leaving a boat unlit at night in Port Vila harbour

Criminal No. 575

24 Sep 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Ferry
Leaving a boat unlit at night in Port Vila harbour

Criminal No. 573

27 Sep 1929

 

Public Prosecutor  v Nabeme
Landing goods without declaration to Customs

Criminal No. 576

27 Sep 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Abok
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 571

8 Oct 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Tasso
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 577

22 Oct 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Toa
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 578

22 Oct 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Roe
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 579

22 Oct 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Bunhei Isagawa
Sale of alcohol without a licence

Criminal No. 580

22 Oct 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Teke and  Maki
Assault

Criminal No. 581

5 Nov 1929

 

Court Order
Confirmation of the decisions of the Native Court for the district of the Southern Islands to imprison 7 men from Tanna for witchcraft

Order No. 1

28 Nov 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Willie
Rape

Criminal No. 582

3 Dec 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Tarres
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 583

24 Dec 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Cayrol
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 584

24 Dec 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Fututoma
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 585

24 Dec 1929

 

Public Prosecutor v Le Van Trung
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 586

24 Dec 1929

1930

Public Prosecutor v Nabeme
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 588

21 Jan 1930

 

Public Prosecutor v Shima
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 589

21 Jan 1930

 

Public Prosecutor v Tokio-Shomabocu
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 590

21 Jan 1930

 

Public Prosecutor v Malau, Nemeb and Tom
Unlawful entry and assault

Criminal No. 591

24 Jan 1930

 

Public Prosecutor v Jimmy
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 592

24 Jan 1930

 

Public Prosecutor v Kalmataku
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 593

24 Jan 1930

 

Public Prosecutor v Kalosik
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 594

24 Jan 1930

 

Public Prosecutor v Silas
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 595

24 Jan 1930

 

Public Prosecutor v Albert
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 596

24 Jan 1930

 

Court Order
Confirmation of judgment of the Native Court for the district of the Southern Islands of imprisonment for attempted murder

Order No. 2

26 May 1930

 

Public Prosecutor v Nati
Careless use of a firearm causing death

Criminal No. 597

30 Sep 1930

 

Appeal by Fung Kwan Chee v Public Prosecutor
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 598

30 Sep 1930

 

*Avocat des Indigènes agissant au nom des indigènes de la tribu d’Eretap c M.M. Delaplane frères
Damage to native gardens and plantations

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18 Nov 1930

1931

Public Prosecutor v Chinnery
Theft

Criminal No. 602

9 Jan 1931

 

Appeal by Chen Hung v Public Prosecutor
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 603

12 May 1931

 

Appeal by Fung Kwan Chee v Public Prosecutor
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 604

12 May 1931

 

*Raumoli, Timothy, James, Subotovi et Wotambu c Wells
Expulsion of natives from land occupied by them

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24 Nov 1931

1932

*SFNH c the Australasian Union Conference of Seventh Day Adventists
Land case; destruction of 480 coconut trees and 20 head of cattle and building a house on disputed land by the SDA missionary 

Civil No.  606

15 Jan  1932

 

Condominium Government v Koali; Court Order
Native Court of the district of the Southern Islands sentence of life imprisonment for attempted murder

Order No. 3

22 Jan 1932

 

*Burns Philp c Harry et Billy
Claim for payment of the balance of a contract for the purchase of a cutter

Civil No. 607

19 Feb 1932

 

Appeal by Ueoka v Public Prosecutor
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 608

15 Nov 1932

 

Public Prosecutor v Langlois and Nabeme
Engaging an indigenous New Hebridean woman without the consent of her husband and Liability of employer for acts carried out by his employee

Criminal No. 609

22 Nov 1932

 

Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Nguyen Kee Wen
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 611

15 Nov 1932

1933

Public  Prosecutor v Sauli alias Henry
Theft

Criminal No. 612

6 Jun 1933

 

Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v U Kee Weng
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 613

18 Aug 1933

1934

Public Prosecutor v Dinh Van May
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 614

30 Jan 1934

 

Public Prosecutor v Tasle
Theft

Criminal No. 610

9 Feb 1934

 

Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Uchida Kamego
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 615

1 Jun 1934

 

Appeal by Issakawa v Public Prosecutor
Smuggling goods

Criminal No. 616

27 Jun 1934

 

Public Prosecutor v Colardeau
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 617

17 Aug 1934

 

Revision of the charge

Public Prosecutor v Shiguematsu
Importation of dangerous drugs

Criminal No. 618

27 Nov 1934

 

Revision of the charge

Public Prosecutor v Wong Yin
Importation of dangerous drugs

Criminal No. 619

27 Nov 1934

1935

Condomium Government v Naliak
Sentence of 6 years imprisonment by the Native Court of the Southern Islands revised to life imprisonment

Criminal No. 620

4 Jan 1935

 

Confirmation of Judgment

Public Prosecutor v Kway Nam
Smuggling of opium

Criminal No. 621

22 Feb 1935

 

Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Doan Van Phuc called Gambetta
Sale of opium

Criminal No. 622

28 May 1935

 

Appeal by Kabar v Public Prosecutor
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 623

18 Jun 1935

 

Public Prosecutor v Sosoe
Breaking and entering and theft

Criminal No. 624

26 Jul 1935

 

Revision of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Lomai
Unnatural offence and rape of a child. Sentence of 1 ½ years imprisonment by Native Court revised to 3 years

Criminal No. 625

30 Jul 1935

 

*Faillite de la Société de Bechade des Nouvelles-Hébrides c Société des Comptoirs Français des Nouvelles-Hébrides
Enforcement of a judgment of the Tribunal Français des Port-Vila of 1932

Civil No. 626

27 Aug 1935

 

*Société du Credit National c les sieurs Delaplane

Civil No. 627

27 Aug 1935

 

Revision of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Shadrack
Murder of wife. Sentence of life imprisonment by the Native Court of the Southern Islands revised to 15 years imprisonment with hard labour.

Criminal No. 628

27 Aug 1935

 

Public Prosecutor v Alfred
Attempted rape

Criminal No. 629

13 Sep 1935

 

Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Koiaal
Murder and attempted murder. Sentence of life imprisonment by the Native Court for the District of the Southern Islands confirmed.  

Criminal No. 630

19 Nov 1935

 

Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Iasu
Adultery (2nd offence) and assault and abusive and threatening language, contempt of court. Confirmation of sentence of 18 months imprisonment.

Criminal No. 631

26 Nov 1935

1936

Public Prosecutor v Zeitler
Misappropriation. Adjourned to establish nationality of accused.

Criminal No. 632

14 Jan 1936

 

Appeal by Uchida Kamego v Public Prosecutor
Judgment of the Court of First Instance of the 2nd Subdivision of the Central District. Appeal dismissed.

Criminal No. 633

14 Jan 1936

1937

*Ministère Public c Roche
Engagement of 2 workers who left their employer without permission

Criminal No. 634

24 Aug 1937

 

*Tom, Moli et tous autres indigènes occupants de Samarade c Société Française des Nouvelles-Hébrides
Malo land case

Civil No. 635

31 Aug 1937

 

Appeal by Tsoi Hau or Chiog Hoa
Judgment of the Court of 1st Instance, Central District on a charge of supply of alcohol to an indigenous New Hebridean. Judgment declared null.

Criminal No. 636

3 Sep 1937

 

Public Prosecutor v Zacharie
Theft

Criminal No. 637

3 Sep 1937

 

Public Prosecutor v Alene
Theft

Criminal No. 638

24 Sep 1937

 

Public Prosecutor v Boule
Causing a fire on a property 

Criminal No. 640

1 Oct 1937

 

Appeal by Agez v Public Prosecutor
Judgment of the Court of 1st Instance, Central District No. 1 on a charge of neglecting to pay his car tax.

Criminal No. 641

1 Oct 1937

 

Ali v Lienessor
Claim for damages for a turkey killed on land rented by the owner of the animal

Civil No. 642

1 Oct 1937

 

*Tom, Moli Vagaroua et autres indigènes occupants de Samarade c Société Française des Nouvelles-Hébrides
Malo land case. Court found that the claimants should have a reserve of nearly 10 acres of the property in question.

Civil No. 639

15 Oct 1937

 

Public Prosecutor v Vouti
Theft

Criminal No. 643

22 Oct 1937

 

Public Prosecutor v Woua
Theft

Criminal No. 644

29 Oct 1937

 

Public Prosecutor v Sakari
Theft

Criminal No. 645

29 Oct 1937

1938

*Burns Philp & Co. Ltd. et S.C. Axam c Havet
South Santo land case

Civil No. 646

21 Jan 1938

 

*Molivagarua et autres indigènes de Malo c Société Française des Nouvelles-Hébrides
Samarade title, Malo land case. Native reserve increased to 18 acres by agreement of the property manager, Monsieur Gardel

Civil No. 647

8 Feb 1938

 

Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Nguyen Huu Yet
in the Court of the 1st Instance, Vila
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 648

27 May 1938

 

Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Cao Huu Loi
in the Court of the 1st Instance, Vila
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 649

27 May 1938

 

Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Ann Lai
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 650

9 Sep 1938

 

*Ministère Public c Zeitler
Misappropriation

Criminal No. 651

20 Sep 1938

 

Public Prosecutor v Tom
Manslaughter and assault with a weapon

Criminal No. 652

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Confirmation of judgment

Public Prosecutor v Tam Ming
in the Court of the 1st Instance,
Central District No. 1
Sale of opium

Criminal No. 653

28 Oct 1938

 

Appeal by Henin v Public Prosecutor
Judgment in the Court of the 1st Instance of Malekula District
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 654

22 Nov 1938

 

Appeal by Yashisuki Kanaya v Public Prosecutor
Judgment of the Court of the 1st Instance, Central District No. 1
Arriving in the Hew Hebrides and anchoring in a place not a Port of Entry and failing to produce a Bill of Health

Criminal No. 655

16 Dec 1938

1939

Confirmation of judgment
Public Prosecutor v Tran Hoa
in the Court of 1st Instance, Central District
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 656

12 May 1939

 

Dismissal of judgment
Public Prosecutor v Vu Van Huyen
in the Court of 1st Instance, Central District
Attempted supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 657

12 May 1939

 

Appeal of judgment
Public Prosecutor v Naturel
in the Court of 1st Instance of the Northern District
Fishing with explosives

Criminal No. 658

25 Jul 1939

 

Dismissal of judgment
Public Prosecutor v Do Van Cam
in the Court of 1st Instance, Central District No. 1
Customs offence

Criminal No. 659

4 Aug 1939

 

Appeal of judgment
 Mak Cheung v Public Prosecutor
in the Court of 1st Instance, Central District No. 1
Supply of alcohol to indigenous New Hebrideans

Criminal No. 660

8 Sep 1939

 

Public Prosecutor v Benoit
Indecent exposure

Criminal No. 661

5 Oct 1939

 

Public Prosecutor v Kalfao
Obtaining money by fraudulent means

Criminal No. 662

31 Oct 1939

 


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