SUPREME COURT.
NAPIER SESSIONS. By Telegraph. —Per Press Association. Napier, List Night. * At the Supreme Court to-day Michael Johnston, a halfcaste native, was found guilty of attempted carnal knowledge of «, native girl aged 13. with a recommendation to mercy, on account of his youth and previous good character. Sentence ■was deferred. A native lad pleaded 'guilty to having forged a cheque for £3 and uttered the same at Hastings, and was admitted to twelve months' probation. Mary Kathleen Doran was found not guilty of concealment of birth at Hastings. NAPIER SESSIONS. Napier. Monday. The Supreme Court calendar comprises , eight criminal case-, none serious. Sir Robe rt Stout commented on the undue I I proportion of sexual charges (five).
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 249, 11 March 1913, Page 5
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118SUPREME COURT. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 249, 11 March 1913, Page 5
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