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Queanbeyan Leader

Location

Queanbeyan, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Apr 25, 1905

Page

3

Charge Against Frank Cottam in Queanbeyan Case

At Goulburn Circuit Court Francis Herbert Cottam faced a jury on January 28 in Trishtown Queanbeyan for the alleged felonious killing of John Coppin. The trial included testimony from witnesses and a defense arguing he acted to save his mother’s life. the jury returned a manslaughter verdict with a mercy recommendation and the case moved to sentencing.

Goulburn Circuit Court Selwyn Betts A. E. Betts Woodward Queanbeyan Sergt. Willis Clenicsha Christian Agnes Isabella Cot+tam John Ford Harold John Coppin Frederick George Savage Richardson Francis Herbert Cottam Frank Crown Prosecutor Betts Tighe S. Betts

Judge hands five years penal servitude in manslaughter case

The judge said the verdict bordered on murder and noted a careful jury review. The least sentence given was five years penal servitude, with hope of early release if the prisoner behaves. The judge emphasized not wishing to criticize the jury's verdict while acknowledging the case's gravity.

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