Peak Hill Trial Ends With Not Guilty Verdict
The Crown Prosecutor described the accused's conduct in a room where he claimed to have slept and touched the woman. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and the accused was discharged.
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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
7
The Crown Prosecutor described the accused's conduct in a room where he claimed to have slept and touched the woman. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty, and the accused was discharged.
William Lowing charged with indecent assault on Annie Elizabeth Brook at Peak Hill on January 1 1907. Witnesses describe a sequence of visits to Brookbanks shop and a room near it where the alleged assault occurred. The defense question and police testimony touch on prior associations and character.
A cordial Tomingley gathering Tuesday marked the renewal of Lodge Harmony M A 1 0 C F from McPhail to Tomingley. About 25 couples attended with Peak Hill members, supper at midnight, dancing afterward, and thanks to Tomingley ladies for help.
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