A number of morbid.n\inded women listeners in the gallery at the Auckland Supreme Court on Monday, who listened for every word of most revolting evidence offered in court were sharply reminded of their sex: by Mr. Justice Herdman. After eyeing the spectators for some tune His Honour stopped the proceedings with this comment. “1 notice there are a number of women listening to these disgusting .details. If they have any self respect -they should go out.” Some rose to go; but others straggled oul onij after tho crier ordered the gallery to be cleared.—Special.. ... j • . -/*• .._■, , ' ' '
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXX, Issue 11130, 13 February 1930, Page 5
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