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Prisoner Courted Over Cash Theft on Wellington Train
John Keith Murray, labourer of Orange, was sentenced at Wellington Police Court for stealing £29 from Edward Briggs on December 13 aboard a Dubbo to Sydney train. His three months hard labour was commuted to a £50 bond for 12 months under a first offender provision. Evidence showed Murray hid the money in his coat lining after Briggs left his wallet in the compartment. Defense noted intoxication and claimed it was a prank. judge accepted the first-offender leniency, citing deliberate intent but attributed to temptation. Expenses for attending ticket examiners were not granted.
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John Keith Murray
Edward Joseph Briggs
Wellington
Oconstable
Marsh
Sydney
Briggs
Iini
Murray
B. McCormack
Constable Marsh
Milthorpe
Ted
Sal
McCormack
Frement
Murraeuil
Ana
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