The last case was against a Chinaman,  Lum Wing who was charged with breaking and entering a dwelling house with intent to commit a crime. The facts were quite clear. Three young women were sleeping in a small house adjoining the Chinaman's place at Opunake, and early one morning he entered the house by breaking a chain off the back door. According to the depositions, he went into one of the bedrooms, sat down on the bed, and started to pull down the bedclothes. He did not use any violence, but it seemed that he was there with some intent.

True bills were returned against Darragh, Donaldson and Wilson. The bill against Lum Wing -was thrown out.—News. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLIV, 14 May 1924, Page 5