CHRISTCHURCH SESSIONS
CHRISTCHURCH, Nov. 6. In the Supreme Court Charles Robert Bignell, of Westport, was charged with supplying noxious things to Ellen Hale, with ,intent to procure a miscarriage. Tiie case was heard at th c last sitting of the Supreme Court in Greymouth and the jury failed to agree, and the Crown's application for a change of venu was granted. The jury, after four hours' retirement, returned with a verdict of guilty with a unanimous recommendation to the utmost mercy. His Honor: Your recommendation will receive my consideration. Sentence is postponed till to-morrow.
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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue LXXIV, 7 November 1919, Page 5
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94CHRISTCHURCH SESSIONS Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXXIV, Issue LXXIV, 7 November 1919, Page 5
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