THE ALLEGED WIFE MURDER AT OAMARU. [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION].
Oajhabu, 23rd August. Charles Augustus was charged to-day in the Resident Magistrate's Court with having unlawfully beaten and assaulted his said wife, Isabella Augustus. The evidence of two witnesses was taken to prove the illtreatment. After some cross-examination, the evidence of Dr. Wait, who had made a post mortem examination, was taken. It was to the effect that the wounds on deceased's body were slight, and that death was caused by a complication of heart disease, dropsy, and general venous congestion. He stated that the treatment deceased had rec ived ; would tend to accelerate death, and if she j had received f roper treatment she might have lived a length of time. Dr. Delautour agreed with the evidence given by Dr. Wait, and ultimately his Worship said that the evidence would not sustain a charge of manslaughter. He would treat the accused on a charge of assault, and would deal summarily with him for that offence ; but at the request of prisoner's counsel, he po&tponsd! bis decision till Taesday next. '
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Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 46, 24 August 1881, Page 2
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179THE ALLEGED WIFE MURDER AT OAMARU. [UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION]. Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 46, 24 August 1881, Page 2
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