OFFENCES AGAINST WOMEN.
THE WAIHI CASE.
AGITATION FOR REMISSION OF
SENTENCE,
(By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.)
WAIHI, this day.
A well-attended meeting was held last evening at Karangahake in connection with the alleged excessive sentence passed by Mr Justice Conolly on Aubrey for attempted rape at the Waihi racecourse. Resolutions were carried that a public petition be drawn up, asking for a re-hearing of the case, or a remission of the severe sentence. The opinions of two leading solicitors were read, and discussion followed. It was decided to hold a meeting at Waihi at the end of the week, with the same object. It has been reported incorrectly that Aubrey had received one flogging, and had fainted, but on wiring to the proper authorities this was proved to be without foundation. It is intended to ask that the floggings be deferred till the petitions have been forwarded to the Minister for Justice.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXII, Issue 146, 21 June 1901, Page 5
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