THE JERGER CASE
VALIDITY OF WAR PRECAUTIONS
Adelaide, July 20. The Supreme Court hearing of the Application on behalf of Father Jerger has been adjourned till Wednesday. The .stewards aboard the Nestor ref]i3B to take food to Jerger, with the object of securing his release. The passengers desire that he should be put ashore Press Assn.
Melbourne, July 20. Mr. Justice Starke, giving his reasons for his decision in tho Jerger case on Thursday, said that peace was not yet signed with Austria, and this validated tho War Precautions Act.—Press Assn.
ADELAIDE IN A TURMOIL. <Eec. July 20, 8.30 p.m.)
Adelaide, July 20. The city Iff in a turmoil over the Jerger caBB. Wild scenes are expected in the vicinity of the Court when the hearing is resumed on Wednesday. Father Jgrgers supporters aro working actively. Trains and steamers are closely watched and efforts aro being made to secure the co-operation of men on east and west line to prevent deportation overland. All likely places of departure are secretly picketed.—Pres6 Assn.
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Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 254, 21 July 1920, Page 7
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