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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:12:59 GMT 12
"WONG GONG AND CO., GENERAL GROCERS. IMPORTERS OF TEA AND CHINESE GOODS. PURE TEAS A SPECIALTY. W. G. & Co. are prepared to supply a first class article at lowest prices for cash. 37, GREY-STREET, Two Doors above Market Hotel. Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 171, 22 July 1887, Page 3
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:14:15 GMT 12
STRAYED from Arch Hill Paddocka, dark Horse.—Finder will be rewarded by applying to Wong Gong, Wakefleld-street Auckland Star, Volume XXII, Issue 172, 22 July 1891, Page 1
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:17:31 GMT 12
Wong Gong was charged with breaking By-law No. 7 of the Building Regulations of the city by proceeding to add.to a wooden building in Wakefield-street without first obtaining the necessary permit.—Mr Cotter appeared for the City Council. —Mr F. Earl was present on behalf of the defendant, and pleaded guilty. The offence was committed in ignorance of the by-law.—The defendant was fined 5s and costs. Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 149, 25 June 1888, Page 5
Letters were received and dealt with as follows , requesting reconsideration in the case of Wong Gong, Wakefield Street concession under the was recently refused: Declined Auckland Star, Volume XIX, Issue 181, 3 August 1888, Page 2
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:22:27 GMT 12
WANTED~KNOWN— Wong Gong & Co., 37, Grey street (two doors above Market Hotel), finding that the profits on 1 Grocery have been reduced to cut-throat prices, that a mouse can barely exist upon them, have now determined to carry the warfare still further, and will from this day slaughter their Goods by giving groceries away to every purchaser of a Pound of Tea as drunk by tho Emperor of China, several'thousand chests of which they have just passed through bond. Agents wanted everywhere for their Teas and Coffee^ ___Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 300, 21 December 1887, Page 1
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:31:21 GMT 12
The children in the streets still persist in the dangerous practice of throwing stones. On the evening of the 31st of July, a number of little fellows were playing near Mr Wong Gong's shop in Wakefield-street, when his window was smashed with a stone, A little lad named Andrew Cubhbertson appeared afc the Police Court this morning to answer to the charge of having committed a breach of the City Council bylaws by throwing stones and breaking a window, valued at 7s 6d. The lad pleaded not guilty. Two very juvenile witnesses were called, bub both alleged that they did nob see their mate throw the stone, although they were present when the window was broken. Sergeant-Major Pratb said that the police had deemed it advisable to bring the case before the Court as a warning to boys. Perhaps they were not so much to blame as the parents, who allowed children of such tender years to wander about the streets from seven to nine o'clock. In this case the parents of the group of lads had clubbed together and paid the damage. Messrs S. Y. Collins and J. P. King were on the Bench, and the former remarked that it was quite time the Bench were given power to deal with children found wandering the streets at late hours. They warned the boy to be more careful in future, and discharged him. Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 190, 12 August 1889, Page 2
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:34:43 GMT 12
.DEPARTURES.
Gairloch, s.s., W. F. Norbury for New Plymouth. Passengers: Mrs Jago, Mr Dunlop and 3 steerage. Mahinapua, s.s., W. J. Newton, for New Plymouth and Wellington. Passengers: Misses Droon, Wainhouse, Mesdamea Morris, Wainhouse, Hon. VV. Swanson, Hon. J. McKonzie and Secretary, Hon. Walker and Secretary, Messrs Bond, Morris, Tenwick, Wong Gong and son, T. W. Whitson, Richardson, McGowan and 6 steerage. Auckland Star, Volume XXVII, Issue 130, 4 June 1896, Page 4
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:37:21 GMT 12
ANOTHER CHINESE DIFFICULTY.
CHARGE OF ASSAULT,
A youth named Douglas Lee was charged ab the Police Court this morning with having unlawfully assaulted Wong Gong on the 17th May by striking him in the face with his clenched fiat.—The defendant said, "I plead guilty to hitting him onco, but ho struck me first." — Dr. Giles, E.M., was on the bench, and Mr Tylden appeared ior the complainant. — Wong Gong, a grocer residing in Wakefielct- , street, deposed that he knew tho defendant. Abouo a quarter-past 12 o'clock he was talking to Mr Tylden, who was in his shop. A . boy ran in and stood there. "Witness asked him what was the matter. He told witness that some boys had chased j 'him in. Witness went to the door and told | thQlii to leave the boy alone. '1 here svuro about hali-a-dozen boys round the door. When witness told them to go awuytheyused bad'labgua'ge co>hinv He then wenVout amongat them to tell them to go away. The defendant struck him in the lace with his list. Ho hit him in the eye. Witness did not strike defendant. After hitting witness defendant ran away. Dr. Lewis attended to witness's eye, which was bad. It still pained him. Witness had been annoyed by the boy previously. —Charles 11. Tyldcn, solicitor, depestd Lhufc about ai quarter-past 12 o'clock yc-tstorday i-o hud •occasion lo be in Wong Gong* shop. Ho j witnessed the a?.m.uit, and corroborated the evidence of the informant.— Dr. Giles remarked that ho saw t;>e inform-1 ant's eye v.han he came to lay tho in forma- | tion, and it was so bad that ho issued a warrant instead of a summons.—As fcho defendant had sworn an information against Wong Gong for assault he was allowed to go^into the box and give evidence.— Douglas Lee deposed that he saw one boy chasing another into Wong Gong's Miop. Ho ran up to see what was cioing on. Wong 1 long came out and pushed them ay. ay. The informant struck witness in the chin and then witness struck him back again. — Joseph I'erry deposed that ho was passing the shop when lie saw the ChiDaman i pushing some boys off the footpath. The , defendant was standing with his thumbs in his pocket. Witnesss saw the Chinaman j come out aud hit Lee, when Lee struck him j back in the eye. Witness saw v gentleman j standing in Wong Gong"s shop. Witness i did not sec the whole cccurience. — j Henry Lawrence, who worked in tho same factory with tho defendant, deposed to seeing tho Chinaman strike the tirsfe blow. — I Alfred Los, brother of the defendant;, iilio , ga^c corroborative evidence for the defence. ; Tiioruas- Goldsmith., George Russell, also j mates of defecdarii, wore called to give I corrobo'ative evidence tot' tho defence.— Di:. Giles said that the question to bo decided was as to whether tho defendant acted simply io self-defence, A number of witnesses wore called to show that Wong Gong struck the first blow in the chin.
Although that might or might not be the case there was one evident; fact for the prosecution which could not be scot over, that was, the informant's eye. That was so bad when the information wasiaid that he had thought ii advisable to issue a warrant. He had heard nothing in the evidence that would justify the striking of such a blow. There was nothing to prevent the defendant from moving away when requested. He must admit that he felt sceptical himself about Wong Gong having struck the defendant ab all. Still it was probable that some slight blow had been given, but no mark was visible. He should not therefore treat it as an unprovoked assault. If it had been he should have been inclined to send the defendant to gaol without the option of a fine. As it was, he would inflict a fine of £2 and costs or in default 7 days'impri.sonment with hard labour. ±ir Tylden applied under the 189 th section of the J.P. Act that as the informant had suffered severely, one half the tine should be handed over to him.— Dr. Giles said that he thought it proper uuder the circumstances, and accordingly made the order. His Worship also mentioned that it was undesirable _ for a, solicitor to have to give evidence in his own case, but probably Mr Tylden was taken by surprise in the matter.—Mr Tylden admitted the undesirability of the action, but said that the notice was very short.— On the application of defendant's father, one week was allowed in which to pay the line and costs, £3 8s 6d. Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 117, 18 May 1889, Page 8
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:38:15 GMT 12
AUCKLAND OPIUM DENS.
CHINESE FINED FOR POSSESSION.
Three Chinese were charged at today's Police Court, before Mr If. W. Brabant, HM-, with being in possession of opium. Wong Gong was charged with having three tins and a pot, Ah Pang seven" tins, and Way Royal, alias Ah Louie, seven tins of the drug.
Mr Cotter, on behalf of the accused, pleaded guilty, and asked His Worship to impose a light penalty, as it was the first prosecution which had taken place in Auckland. The Act making it illegal to possess opium only came into force on December iUst, and when the Chinese came to know that their beloved drug was absolutely prohibited they would cease to offend. The accused all bore excellent characters. Chief Detective Grace, who prosecuted on behalf of the police, said that Wong Gong was a merchant, and the others kept"a gambling den and smoking-room. The police had seized several opium pipes, and a fairly large quantity of opium. Mr Cotter suggested that the premises of Pang and Royal was a lodging house, but Mr Grace said the place was fitted up as an opium den. At Gono'.s house they seized pipes and found a room arranged for smoking. His Worship remarked that the fine should be more than nominal taking into consideration the fact that the places seemed to have been used as opium smoking dens. He imposed a penalty of £5 each and costs, and pointed out that the maximum penalty was £50. ... . Several opium pipes and a quantity of the drug were produced in the Co^ T*' bY the police, and have been confiscated. Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 69, 21 March 1903, Page 5
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:39:31 GMT 12
A FEMININE QUARREL.
Jane Harrington, alias Erington, was charged at the Police Court this morning before the R.M., Dr. Giles,, with having used insulting language towards Susan Lee on the 28th November. * " '..'.'•"..;.
Mr Calder appeared for complainant, and Mr Burton for the defendant. The latter raised a technical objection to the information, which was, however, overruled by His Worship. Mrs Susan Lee deposed that last Thursday she saw Mrs Harrington going into a house at the back of her residence. The woman was drunk, and when witness asked what she wanted defendant used obscene language towards witness. The defendant also struck witness on the face.
Evidence was also given by Mrs Sarah Best and Mrs Lena Wong Gong as to having seen defendant strike Mrs Lee in the face. Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 288, 4 December 1889, Page 4
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:40:30 GMT 12
PORT OF ONEHUNGA.
ARRIVALS. Takapuna, s.s., Grant, from Lytlolton, Wellington, and New Plymouth. Passengers : Misses Davey, Partridge (2), Wieeman, Meadames Wainhouee, Fraeer, Messrs PeSty, Robson, Schloss, Fraser, Wiseman, Dawsoa, Simpaon, Swrann, Rhodes, Wong Gong, Stott, McDiarmid, Madin, Dufaur, Lawry, and four steerage. Glenelg, a.a., Austin, from Wanganui Auckland Star, Volume XXVI, Issue 149, 24 June 1895, Page 2
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:42:32 GMT 12
THE CASE OF LEPROSY.
DR. BAKEWELL'S REPORT.
MR HITCHENS DENIES THE LEPROSY.
In regard to the case of the Chinaman Ah Goon, reported by Dr. Bakewell to be suffering from leprosy, Mr H. A. Kitchens called on us this morning, and states that when he was consulted by the man's friends he made a careful examination, and pronounced him to be suffering from " lupus excedence," or " noli metangrie." He gave a certificate to that effect, and guaranteed to make a cure. He also states that he has had considerable experience of lepers, and is certain that Ah Goon's is not a case of leprosy in any form. He says he is willing to submit his opinion to the decision of any two medical men in Auckland. The following ia Dr. BakewelPs report on the case:—"Ah Goon is suffering from tuberculous leprosy. The tubei-clea have attacked almost the whole of the face and chin, part of the neck, the skin of the forearms on both sides, the hands, the skin of the legs and feet. The trunk of the body shows no sign of the disease. There is no ulceration. The disease appears to have been making rapid progress of late, as some of the tubercles are in a hyperesthetic condition. There can be no room for doubt as to the nature of the disease."
It should be mentioned that the Chinamen resident at Arch Hill, following the wise advice given them by Messrs Ah Kew, Wong Gong, and others, have taken every care to get the case thoroughly investigated, and have taken every precaution against danger. Auckland Star, Volume XXI, Issue 41, 19 February 1890, Page 5
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:43:30 GMT 12
Edward Fitzgerald pleaded guilty to having been drunk He was also charged with breaking a pane of glass, value los, tho property °a,u ° ng &0D S' boarding-honso keeper. Albert-street. Prisoner pleaded not guilty Wong Gong and Constable Hinton gave ev l dence to provo the charge. Prisoner was sentenced to pay 20s and costs of court, or in default one month's imprisonment James Harrington, who was in company with the last prisoner, pleaded guilty to having been drunk. Auckland Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 75, 30 March 1887, Page 2
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:46:28 GMT 12
A Chinese named Wong Gong was arrested to-day on tho charge of having on the 26th of March at Aucklaud unlawfully assaulted a fellow countryman named Ah Chow by striking him on the head with a block of wood and also repeatedly with his fist. Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 74, 28 March 1892, Page 3
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:47:17 GMT 12
It is Mong Quong, and not Wong Gong , , who is charged with assault on a Chinaman. Mr Wong Gong thinks the publication of the wrong name may create an impression to his disfavour. Auckland Star, Volume XXIII, Issue 75, 29 March 1892, Page 1
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Post by NZBC on Jun 22, 2011 20:48:30 GMT 12
CHINESE AS CITIZENS.
VISIT TO A CHINESE HOUSE IN
AUCKLAND.
A slight stir occurred in Queen-streeif shortly after ten o'clock on Saturday " night in consequence of a . number of Chinese rushing down towards the wharf. One of them mefi Constableßowles, and wildly gesticulating,; dragged him towards Wakefield-street,; Another secured Constable Howell. Mr- James Ah Kew joined the company to acb| as interpreter, and one of our staff was also1 present. The party proceeded to a svaa.lt shop about half way up Wakefield-street, just below Wong Gong's establishment.; Upon entering this place it was found to bey literally swarming with Chinese, most ofi whom seemed considerably excited. Passing, to an inner room, a viewwas obtained of howl the Chinese exist in the faircityof Auckland.! Here were a number of men lying about in! all directions closely packed together.; Each was provided with a bamboo pipei from 18 inches to two feet in length. Some] were smoking quietly, while others were; lying back, evidently lost in bliss-: ful dreams. The most of them appeared utterly oblivious to the pres-; ence of the constables, and every now: and again those that were sitting up would; lean forward and hold bheir opium pipes' ever a little lamp to melt bhe drug and then, smoke away placidly, quite careless as tOj what was going on in tho room,/ The fumes from the pipes, together with' the effluvia emitted by the carcases in the room, rendered it undesirable to remain there longer than was absolutely; requisite. The room was small and low,' and was literally packed. lb wasfilled with, blue smoke, through which bhe faces of thej occupants could only be dimly discerned.; In answer to the questions of the police officers it was stated that So Mee,i one of the witnesses in the recent; cow case, had been struck across! the forehead with an opium pipe. A small; tomahawk was also produced, but it was stated that the weapon was taken away from the assailant before it could boused. As tho persons by whom the assault: was alleged to have been committed; had left tho house no arrests were made,. the constables explaining to the Chinese interested that he had better tako out aj summons. ATTEMPT TO STAB T. QUOI. Mr Thomas Quoi, who was interpreter in the Kingsland cow case, reported to tke; police that about 10.30 o'clock on Saturday'night an attempt was made to stab him.; He states that he was passing along; Queen-street at the end of Fort-street, when; he met a Chinese, whom he cannot identify, coming towards him. Just as the man was passing, Quoi saw him strike; at him with a' knife. In warding it; o2 the back of his hand was slightly cut. Dr. F. Buller, who was close by at, the time, saw the blow struck, but did nob : notice any knife. Like Quei, he does not; think he can identify the man who committed the assault Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 89, 15 April 1889, Page 2
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