A TRUMPED-UP CHARGE.
The charge of assault against Oscar Johnston, pupil teacher at the Heathcofce School, came before the R.M. Court again to-day, when the evidence of two girls who were present at the time were taken ; but they did not at all bear out the statements made by the police at the previous hearing, said ffiaf the girl was naturally sickly, and had complained of being unwell on the particular, morning, and the •teaoher only touched her lightly with the pointer to attract her attention. She did not faint, and although she complained of being unwell shortly afterwards she remained in school till it was dismissed for the afternoon. As. the girl is still ilHhe case was further. «adjour»ed»till November, 19. - '■•='■-•■■
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Grey River Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 5334, 31 October 1885, Page 2
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A TRUMPED-UP CHARGE.
Grey River Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 5334, 31 October 1885, Page 2
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