----- Original Message ----- From: Lynette Tues 17 Jan 1893 Ormondville RM Court James DAVEY - Drunk Child Desertion The case of Jacob JACOBSEN was heard before A. TURNBULL RM. The defendant did not appear, but was charged with leaving his daughter Palla JACOBSEN, 10 years without means of support. JACOBSEN had gone away two years ago and had left his daughter in the hands of CHRISTOFFERSEN on the understanding that she was to receive payment for the childs upkeep, stating that he was going to work in Pahiatua ........ more. Witnesses ; John WHINGER, settler, Norsewood. authorised to take care of JACOBSEN's property, which consisted of a dwelling house situated on Section 10, Block 3, Norsewood. Lud WHINGER. LAURVIG & A. WRIGHT had rented it at different times. Samuel JOHNSON, Almoner, United Charitable Aid Board