MAIL ROBBERY.
GUARD GIVES EVIDENCE. (by cable—pbbSs association—coptbioht.) (australian and n.z.' cable association.) LONDON, November 4. At the resumed hearing of the mail robbery charges against Joseph Foster, a guard named Bowlev gave evidence that Foster sat near the mail van. Bowley fetched him a soda and water, and accepted two whiskies. He was absent for several minutes and left the sliding door locked. It could have been opened with a strong knife. The mail bag might have been hidden under the seat. Bowley left the train at Reading, and Foster continued his journey. Accused was remanded.
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19151, 7 November 1927, Page 9
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97MAIL ROBBERY. Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 19151, 7 November 1927, Page 9
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