CHARGED WITH BIGAMY.
“A SOLDIER AND A MAN.” _ An alleged frank eonfessioan‘ Was stated by the police to have been made by Bertha Elizabeth Redhead, aged 24, ‘charged Awith‘-~~big*alny, and Ernest Henry Ma.rtili, a. private soldier charged with -aiding abetting. The defendants were remanded on bail at ‘North London Police Court. The wo-man-’s husband is on active service. When arrested she declared (according to the poliee):—— ‘ I married this man Martin because I loved him better than my husband. 1 last saw my husband in February. I know he is alive, because I am drawing the separation allowance. I got the last. on Monday. lam going to stick to M'a.rtin because I love him. Marti.-n" sa.id':— . Yes, ‘II knew she was married. I will take the .blame, and will stick to her like a. soludier-rand a man.
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Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3376, 3 January 1920, Page 5
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137CHARGED WITH BIGAMY. Taihape Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3376, 3 January 1920, Page 5
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