ROBBERY OF CROWN JEWELS.
REPORT OF COMMISSION OF ENQUIRY, Received February 2, 4.27 p.rn, LONDON, February 1. The Commission in connection with the theft of Crown jewels from Dublin Castle in July last, report that Sir Arthur Vicars, Ulster King-at-Arms, did not exercise vigilance and proper care in the custody of the jewels, and that details show on the part of Sir Arthur Vicars an extraordinary absence of the feeling of responsibility for the safety of the jewels. The Commission expresses regret at his refusal to attend the enquiry. Earl Pembroke's . son-in-law, Mr Wilkinson, has succeeded Sir Arthur Vicars as Ulster King-at-Arms.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9045, 3 February 1908, Page 5
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102ROBBERY OF CROWN JEWELS. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 9045, 3 February 1908, Page 5
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