Puzzled Absconder
LEGACY AND GAOL OK NO LEGACY? AN OLD STORY REVIVED. By Cubic—Press Association—Copyright Received 7, 9.20 p.m. Melbourne, January 7. Twenty-two years ngo two clerk* defrauded the Melbourne Hank of £li,(Voo. One escaped to New Zealand, while the other received a stiff term of imprisonment. The fortunate, absconder concealed hia identity and for several years be conducted a remunerative business in New Zealand. In 1!>07 he sold out bis interests and returned to Victoria.
Two years ago be learnt that a relative in England had left him £7.500. lie must produce convincing proofs of his identity, but as he is living under am assumed name this would mean that he would be liable to arrest under the warrant issued twenty-two years ago. Unless the legacy is claimed before March, it will go to charity. The problem is perplexing him whether be will risk imprisonment or lose the money. His lawyers advise his offering the bank restitution.^
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 162, 8 January 1914, Page 5
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158Puzzled Absconder Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 162, 8 January 1914, Page 5
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