FAMILY DISTURBANCE.
FATHER USES A BAYONET. SON AND DAUGHTER STRUCK. W fi^ lni J y , disturl) ance in a city house ance n o f 'k ltS SeqUel in the a PP ear " The Senior Sergeant said the disturb ance had taken place at 6.45 p!m when Squire rushed at his son with a bayonet The daughter stepped in between and stopped the blow; but another w as aimed at the son and made a sma ll wound on the forehead. Accused was under the influence of liquor at the time buf was quite aware of what he was ddinpf. His action was due to a -violent fit of temper; and, after the assault, he had lost his head altogether and broken up everything in the kitchen, including the sewing machine. Evidence was given by Constable McKenzie and corroborated by the son, who said that his father occasionally lost his temper and frightened them.. There were five children. Mr. Hunt, S.M., convicted accused of the offence, and ordered him to come up for sentence at any time within six months. , .'. • -.- ... ... ' ; ...'
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Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 188, 11 August 1925, Page 20
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180FAMILY DISTURBANCE. Auckland Star, Volume LVI, Issue 188, 11 August 1925, Page 20
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