Indecent Dealing Case in Northam Police Court
Two young men faced charges of indecently dealing with May Eleanor Wilkins, a girl under sixteen, at Cunderdin. The court heard medical testimony and conflicting statements about the girl’s age and consent, with the magistrate reserving judgment and later indicating possible serious penalties if a prima facie case was found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Cowan
Alfred
Eleanor Wilkins
Rockett
Polles
Irgia
Muiry
Cunterdin
Cumerdin
Cwmderdin
Moore
Reynolds
Jutuson
Jhlow Vierk
Towers
Cal Nerdin
Mack
Comatade Ford's
Howe
Hteynalds
Ros
John Wilkins
Aml
Conderdin
Smnturias
Aubrey Martin
Lee
Othier Witnewen
Meerés
Johnto
Reynolde
Wonstace Ford
Rhereby
Meeres
Verdict in Local Case Raises Corroboration Questions
In a cautious ruling, the judge noted lack of corroboration in the girl’s statement and questioned police handling. The accused faced remarks about the girl’s character and age, with the court indicating insufficient evidence to convict without corroboration. The two defendants then left the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Policr
Meynolds
Peron
Constante Ford
Wages Case In Police Court Involving Mrs Meekeron And Ah Choy
In the police court on Tuesday Mr W D Cowma presided over a wage dispute between Mrs Meekeron and Ah Choy. The defendant, supported by Mr Furies, defended against the plaintiff who claimed the full wages. Evidence showed Ah Choy earned about thirty shillings weekly but had paid only partial wages, with various weekly payments discussed. The defense noted the plaintiff worked for twenty nine shillings weekly plus cook duties, while witnesses testified to different wage figures. The court heard statements from Emily Lawson and others, with the magistrate closing the case and ordering costs plus mediation to be arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Cowma
Charlie Ab
Meekeron Ty
Furies
Plaiout
Forbes
Plait
Bggleston
Ah Choy
Tor Ah Choy
Emily Lawson
Larceny Case Involving Dripping Tin At Mrs Eccleston Property
A larceny charge concerns a tin of dripping taken from Mrs. Eccleston. The accused pleaded not guilty and confessed to selling the dripping, claiming hotel cooks had a right to it. Milner & Co. claim the accused forged another to obtain dripping. A 20 fine and costs were imposed or fourteen days’ imprisonment in default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie AM Choy
Eccleston
Eas
HS Hier
Hong
Milner and Co
Star
Iptor
Chwapester Mil 31 Materials Highlighted in Trade Notice
A trade notice describes Chwapester Mil 31 as using the highest grade materials. The bar is sharp and lighter than tin, with a 14g coating at 38 per mile. A calendar indicates 48 for ordinary Ward. Payments affected in fallage, and large stocks are available.
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Wunderlich Limited
Wal Cars
St. George’s Terrace
Perth
Ee Ee
Marseilles
Hay Street
Bs Ld
Voilet Parisienne
Fenton
A. W. Byfield
W.J. Bentley
Wheelwidowerin
Tan
Eepas
Hohsey
Slater & Hills
Land, Stock, and General Commission Agents
Mortgans
Wm. Sandover & Co Ockerby, Lehmann & Co, Ineng
O'Connor, Campbell, & Dixon, Printers
E. T. Henley
Iron and Brass
Fitzgerald St
Northam
Dug
Windsor
Fitzgerald
Jennacubbine Hotel
Wn Collins W. Colling
Northam Tea Rooms
Fitzgerald Street
Northam Club
Minson
E. H. Lenz
Grucel
Clotbier
Jennacubbine
Furners
Trouchet
Ste
A, Trouchet
Holmes Bros. & Co. Ltd
Premier Butchers
Holmes Bros. & CO. Limited
Central Block
Nuwtham
Kennedy
Nortea
Dyer and Hollett
Neptune
Paten
Igel
Mallock Bros
King Street
Avent
Grace Brothers
Grocers
Drapers
Ingnwongers
Phapers
RON Hwongers
REN Dowes
Orad
Nouts
John Barleycorn
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