NOT TOO CHEERFUL.
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE CHARGE. ADVICE FROM MAGISTRATE. “EAT A COUPLE OF CHOPS.” “He looks much brighter and better after his week in custody on remand,” said Sub-Inspector McCarthy about a middle-aged man, who stood in the dock at the Police Court this morning for sentence on a charge of having attempted to commit suicide by cutting his throat with a razor.
“Do you feel more cheerful now” Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., asked the man. Accused did not reply, but shook his head and closed his eves.
“He’s not too cheerful,” said the magistrate. “Do you think it is safe to let him go?” I think he’s all right, he’s had time to think matters over,” replied the subinspector.
Mr. Hunt: “What he wants now is a good meal.” Turning to accused, Mr. Hunt said: “Look, the next time vou think of cutting your throat with a razor, go and eat a couple of good chops and you’ll feel better.” “What he wants is a sense of humour,” said Mr. A. G. Quartley, who appeared for accused.
The man was convicted and discharged on payment of medical expenses. His name was ordered to be suppressed.
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Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 226, 24 September 1928, Page 8
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197NOT TOO CHEERFUL. Auckland Star, Volume LIX, Issue 226, 24 September 1928, Page 8
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