Jack Wee On and Kee Sue were charged, on the information of the borough inspector, with failing to keep rubbish in a special receptacle. The borough inspector stated that the back premises of the Chinamen were littered with rubbish, thereby constituting a menace to health. Several warnings had been issued.

A fine of £3 and 7s court costs was imposed. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLVIII, 19 June 1924, Page 9