In Court, But Too Drunk To Plead
Press Association)
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PALMERSTON N., Oct., 17. An unusual delay oecurred iu the Supreme Court this morning when Mr. Justice Smith adjourned the only criminal case of the session hecause accused appeafed at the Bar too intoxicate'd to plead, or in fact to stand for more than very short periods. The case was one in which Arthur Pishef was charged with receiving stolen goods. His Honour congratulated the district on the state of comparative innocence shown hy the small criminal list. nipinirtn^v^nii rnn rr rw%Hi
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Chronicle (Levin), 17 October 1949, Page 5
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