SUPREME COURT.
I MURDER TRIAL. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Nelson, Last Night. At the Supreme Court this afternoon the defence in the Westport murder case was continued. In bis opening address, Mr. Hcrdman strongly emphasised that no tobacco had been found Bourkc's effects and, that no evidence had been brought that anyone had bought tobacco from him. Ivy Pearce, employed at tie flsli shop Where the row took place on the night of the tragedy, said accused caine in about 7.30 p.m., but she merely guessed the time. Mrs. fcihamo, a boardmghouse-keeper, said she passed'the post office going to the theatre at three minutes to eight, she noticed accused in the theatre, Halinen especially. They were talking in a foreign language and went out during the interval. She afterwards saw Halilien push someone away from the Hsu shop.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 160, 27 June 1908, Page 2
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137SUPREME COURT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 160, 27 June 1908, Page 2
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