MENACE TO SOCIETY.
WOMAN IMPRISONED. PALMERSTON N., January 26. Phyllis Back, who on Saturday escaped from the local lock-up, was recaptured yesterday and was sentenced this morning to twelve months’ imprisonment for having no lawful visible means of support. Accused created a scene in Court and’ had to be forcibly removed. A lengthy record of previous convictions was detailed by a police sergeant, who described Back as a menace to society.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 48, Issue 91, 27 January 1928, Page 2
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