A SERIOUS CHARGE

Hokitika Guardian, 17 January 1930, Page 3

A SERIOUS CHARGE

WOMAN COMMITTED FOR TRIAL. By Telegraph—-Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, January 13. Allegations that she became extraordinary violent and acted in a revolting way when her house was being ouamied were made by the prosecution when Maud Herbert, aged 41, a domestic was charged in the Police Gout this morning with unlawfully using an instrument on a young woman. It was stated that the young woman, who is now in hospital, is improving, though, her condition had been .so had that her depositions were taken by a magistrate. The girl’s mother stated in evidence that her daughter had been keeping company with a young man. An engineer to whom the girl was recently married in hospital, described a visit to Mrs Herbert’s house, where he left the girl. Later, he learned that the girl was in a serious condition. Dr. E. J. Miller stated in evidence that upon his advice the girl was removed to hospital. Detective Knight, describing the search made in the accused’s house, gave what he regarded as abundant evidence of illegal activities. He also said that the accused behaved in a disgusting and violent manner. Corroborating evidence was given by two detectives, who dscribed Mrs Herbert’s efforts to destroy certain evidence. The acused reserved her defence and was committed for trial. An application 'for bail was adjourned to see how the girl in the hospital is getting on.