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(Press Assn.-
N.Z. GIRL. MENTIONED BY DEFENDANT IN STIFFKEY CASE CLERGYMAN'S DAUGHTER
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Rec. May 22, 5.5 p.m. LONDON, Saturday. The Rev. H. F. Davidson, who is charged before the Norwich Consistory Court with grave moral offences, in evidence, referring to a motor trip to Stiffkey with a Mr and Mrs Osborne, gave evidence that the fourth member of the party was a New IZealand clergyman's daughter, about 28 years of age, who went to London with a reputation as an actress. She was then playing juvenile leads at the Regent Theatre. He knew her father. She is now a catholic nun. When Mr. Davidson heard of her contemplated conversion, he lent her a book opposing the course and introduced her to the Bishop of Norwich, hoping that the Bishop could dissuade her. Mr. Davidson denied placing his arm around her waist in the car or that there was any undue familiarity. He denied allegations concerning girls in tea shops. Mr. Davidson was seven hours in the witness box. The examination is incomplete.
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Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 232, 23 May 1932, Page 5
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