MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE
[Peb United Peess Association.] AUCKLAND, June 2. The trial of Hona Heremini, charged with manslaughter, through having caused the death of Mei Hemi Hui, at Awanui, on February 7, -was concluded before. Mr Justice Chapman at the Supreme Court to-day. After a retirement of two hours the jury_ returned with a verdict of guilty, with a strong recommendation to mercy. A rider was added stating that the amount of drinking apparently permitted among the Natives at the Awanui Hotel was deserving of censure. Sentence was deferred. *
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Evening Star, Issue 17369, 3 June 1920, Page 4
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88MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE Evening Star, Issue 17369, 3 June 1920, Page 4
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