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Newspaper
Peak Hill Express
Location
Peak Hill, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1906
Page
16
In a crowded courtroom Richard's mother testifies about her son Allin Stopperton's seven year absence and debts of honour amid questions from the prosecution. She confirms his gambling debts and explains she has since settled them.
The trial of Richard Marwood hears testimony from Mrs Marwood and Martha about his wild youth and good heart. Witnesses describe brain fever illness and a dark road pledge before departure. The crown rests its case as a half caste servant’s deposition adds little light while the defence argues insanity.
A prisoner arranges rue sprigs into a small bouquet in front of the crowd as officials call him to order. Joseph Peters reacts with a brief, improvised hornpipe before resuming the proceedings with muted demeanor.
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