Fingerprint science backs murder conviction in Wellington case
In Wellington the jury convicted Denis Gunn of murder at Ponsonby Post Office after expert fingerprint testimony. The defense challenged the prints, but authorities described dusting methods and cross comparison across glass, revolver, cash boxes, and windows, with witnesses detailing timings and attendance at a theatre before the crime.
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Morderer
Wellington
Tenia Hui
Ponsonby
Wil Monler
Augustus Edward Braithwaite
WWE
Deis Gun
Luis
Finn
Pawlec
Denis Gunn
Braithwaite
Gran
Bev
Dewi Gun
Pongouby
Ewe
Noted 19th Century Trial Dialogue Excerpt
A courtroom scene unfolds with a judge declaring a defendant guilty after a long trial. The judge lauds fingerprint evidence and warns of a fatal legal system when properly applied. The transcript shows dramatic statements about murder and state service, ending with disjointed, garbled text.
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sinoUon
Gnni
Braithwaite
Honor
Guinn
Chapman
Theodore visits Tron Works and Bowed to Wages
London reporting on a visit by Montague Grover and Theodore to Portington Tronworks. The piece notes 8000 workers, average weekly earnings around £7, and pay tied to piecework based on output. It discusses managerial practices and worker conditions observed during the tour, with remarks on open-air labor and monthly pay arrangements.
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London
Montague Grover
United Cable Service
Llegrapty Rots Bachester
Theodore
Queensland
Gilbert Lodge
Mslelf
Portington
Ems
Levi
Vay Lalar
Lays Haberberng
Slecuselva
Prack Way
Wednarday Evening Inn
Killa
W. Gh. Pargtur
A. A. Stabler
J.T. Algar
T. O'Henshue
Allw.gunningham
Bowen Tarhout Board
Thaolin
Oddfellows
Odadlatlaws
Hibseniona
Thit
Bowen Tawa Burd
Caryenture and Joiners Society
Hoeddad
Salaty
Secratery
Wn Yortining
South Australiad
Stabler
Lovelock
Alcohol charges tied to local case brief
Polior Ould and AL th whiva Cooet ynturdles. Hog Acting M. John teawin charged with drunkenness pleading guilty. Memory of nomas paid. unemployed, ration, cheque, and search for work described. Sergeant refused to grant order. Acting PM ordered him to leave town. Brown sought work at Ho idothary Station. Mr Allen advised going to work. Gowan concurred and charged.
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Holvin
Hal Allen
John Teawin
Manny
P.ma
Brown
Hoidothary Station
Allen
Gowan
Mount Cuthbert mining firm forced to close operations
The Mount Cuthbert Mining Company and associated firms near Cloncurry face mine closures as copper prices slump in London. Cabinet weighs government advances of up to 40 pounds per ton amid efforts to secure bank support and port treatments at Port Kembla.
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Alnot Sumien
ML Cuthbert Co
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Roibes
M Cuthbert
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Mighty Atom
Warwick Castle
Orphan Pe Kohivoor
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Brisbane
Miles
London
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Port Kembla
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