The Day Dawn Murder Continued From Page One
The hearing recounts imploring the court and jurists as accusers defend a case linked to Motter, Beninde and Clinton. The Attorney General warns of a terrible task while urging mercy for injured youths. The adjournment follows a long, tense session ending at 12 30 a m with a pledge to resume Friday morning.
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Motter
Clinton
Bath Accuns
Potter
Jky
Mennes
Penny
Trial jurors urged on sanity in murder case verdict
In summing up the trial, the judge urged the jury to consider whether Smith was sane at the time of the crime. Expert testimony split on insanity, with Dr. Haynes deeming partial insanity possible while Dr. Montgomery saw no clear signs. Evidence included heel marks, Pitman’s conversation claim, and Mrs. Vasey’s observations, all weighed to determine if Clinton’s act was sane or not.
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Anc Milien
Camton
Smith
Tamatic
Wes
Enon
Haynes
Montgomery
Sedge
Montomery
Tuage
Marter
Wilhem Chesson
Pitman
Clinton
Aso De.lusion
Fingal
Dr. Haynes
Natal
Tly Casey
Thes
Thes Prisoners Spent A Good Deal of Time At the Recreation Ground
Bloomer
Murchison
Heynees
Potter
Seaport
Ted Smith
Courterlock
Trial verdict on Harry Smith and Bloomer murder case
The jury found Harry Smith guilty of willful murder after considering insanity claims and defense testimony. Judge Penny warned of harsh punishment, and Smith faced a life sentence while Bloomer received mercy recommendations on the second count.
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Collrt
Goodman
Harry Gon
Bloomer
Smith
Potter
Unclear OCR Narrative of Sentencing Scene
Fragmentary OCR text describes a courtroom moment with a judge’s merciful tone and jurors who sentenced two men to hard labor. A distressed scene follows as a suspect is raised by police, with unclear names and specifics due to garbled wording.
Correspondence on Northampton Parents and Local Matters
A letter criticizes a previous column insulting Northampton parents and argues for understanding children. The writer cites Fitch and Joshua Fitch, urges humane views on education, and condemns harsh discipline. Also notes a legal action against the Minister for Works over water supply payments and comments on Fremantle warders’ hours.
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Minister For Works
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Hiistionor
Harry Smith
Jude
We Court
Hones
Northampton Children and
Northamptonite
Northampton
Himell
Maron
Chikirma
Therfore
Lemmy
Northapton
Joshua Fitch
Fitchwald
Amy Price
Fremantle
Ron Im
Wallace’s Hotel
W.A
Ideal Country Reereat
Svory
Billiati
Alcock
R. Wallace
B. Grimish
Marine Terrace
Geraldton
L. Fekell
Geraldton Coffee Palace
Clarke
Geraldion
Macinuie
Wales
J.H. Chapman
Grocer
Froduce
Wine and Spirit Merchant
Wrancis Street
Geraldt 'N
L. J. Chapman
Propristor
Chapman's
R. Guscott
Best
W.A. Hank
Geraldian
Sedgwicks
West Australia
Perth
Wiliamretoort
C. Stokes & CO
E. Arondel
Wholesale and Ratail
Hobart
L. Kruger, Wariwe Tereace
Georg Lester
Pocati Gaapex Ruan
Geralonon
Amuna- Works Telephone Wa 1
Ship Inn
Batwren
H. Y. Eaton
Eaton's
Victoria Hotel
Grimist
Ita Old Pat
Midland Hotel
Sid. G. Linthorne
Propeistor
ST Brands Wines & Spits
Aiaton
Mingenew Hotel
Prosite Railway Station
Mingenew
BR J, Rayner
George Baston
Commission
Victoria House
Northern Wire Amstrasss Oo Port Brewery
Yalgoo Boads Board
Charles Ho
John Warr
Wm. Willcock
Lats H
J. Broad
Woodrow
Bretean
Britannia
Jaron
Jose
Trefusis
Stl Holl
Victoria
Bright, Pury & Sparkling
F. A Walmsley, Propet
Standard Paint Company
New Yoor
J. M. Ferguson, Ltd
Richard Purser & CO
Kings Street
A. H. Mountain & CO
Wimasv Swilit OF
Alers Aip Produce Merchants
Gillespie
Stanley CU
EMT
Pommery
GRENO
Perfection Whisky
BELL
CRAY
Ours and CO B
Plymouth Dryvis
Taylor
JAMA
NEW Zealand Insurance Coy
File and Marine
W. J. Rich
AMI Front
Ficcullian
Club Hotel
Cheprest House
Cass Bros
Linut
Geralutuon
H. Nathan
Estabi Buller Bridge
Ny Murchison
White
L. Brown
Ayert
B. Barlow
Victoria Buildings
Wily
S. Been
Victoria Tote
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