ASSAULT AND ARSON AT WAIROA.
On Suuday, the 2nd ulfc., a shoemaker, named Arthur, made a brutal and uncalled-for assault upon liis wifa, who was rescued by a neighbour. Tho husband was summoned to appear before tho Magistrate at Papakura, the wife being sheltered by some friends. Three (lays afterwards lie poured korosene on the beading,, and deliberately fired his house, winch, with its contents, was completely destroyed. Ho then visited Ids wife, bade her and his children good-by, and gave himself up to tho Magistrate. A subscription is on foot to convoy the destitute family to Auckland for relief.—[Correspondent.]
A foolish old bachelor says :—" Young mm". keep clear of calioo if yru want to do anything great. Calico is a baneful institution. A pair of sweet lips, a slim waist, and the pressure of a delicate hand, will do as muoh to unhinge a man as the measles and. the doctor's bill to boot."
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Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 344, 15 February 1871, Page 2
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155ASSAULT AND ARSON AT WAIROA. Auckland Star, Volume II, Issue 344, 15 February 1871, Page 2
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