SOLDIERS IN THE DOCK.
DEGRADING THE UNIFORM. By Telegraph.—Press Association. Auckland, May 27. His Honor Judge Chapman made a vigorous protest in the Supremo Court against men being allowed to enter the clock wearing- the military uniform. He said it was a most objectionable practice, carrying certain consequences about \t Mich be did not care to speak just now. Counsel for accused urged that the prisoner did not appear in military uniform as a theatrical display, but because it was a military offence for a man to appear except iii uniform. His Honor said he did not believe for a moment that the military authorities, if there was such a regulation, would insist on its enforcement. M this stage the ease was- interrupted by a young woman witness fainting. His Honor adjourned the case and directed the accused to appear on Monday wearing civilian's dress. He remarked that if any action was taken by the military authorities he (his Honor) would be responsible.
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Taranaki Daily News, 29 May 1916, Page 2
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163SOLDIERS IN THE DOCK. Taranaki Daily News, 29 May 1916, Page 2
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