THE SENTENCE.
His . Honour, in addressing Mackay, said he was sorry to see him in this position. He had known accused and his family for many years. ■ Accused was one of the most brilliant of university students. His career since had been good, and he had held thei highest position in the city. Now he was in the dock. His Honour said the attempt at murder was an impulsive act, as was shown by Cresswell's statement. He had been asked to exercise his functions with compassion and mercy, but it should be remembered that this was an attack on human life. The ideal of justice was that human life should be kept sacred, otherwise the community was doomed. His Honour said he still hoped Mackay would redeem himself. He had ta&en the first step in that direction by pleading guilty. He. then sentenced accused to fifteen years' imprisonment with haid; laboui. • .
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Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 126, 28 May 1920, Page 8
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151THE SENTENCE. Evening Post, Volume XCIX, Issue 126, 28 May 1920, Page 8
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