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Hokitika Guardian, 26 June 1925, Page 3

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ORIGIN OF W EMU LEV. (Rce-ived this da, at 10.25 a.m.i LONDON. .1 ii ii v* 25. The settlement is announced of two actions brought by the South African, Mr Hradbury against the Wembley- Exhibition for alleged broach of agreement ; also against three defendants, i,tie of whom was Sir li. Traverner (deceased). claiming damages lor alleged conspiracy to deprive Rrailbiiry ol the idea to hold Wembley. Bradbury withdrew all the allegations which he could not substantiate. A .1 ('DGITS STRICTURES. |.<)NDON. .1 line 2<i. “The Court is satisfied you. -as an expo rioiecd solicitor ol ihe High Court lor years, have as.-ocialed with a gang of daring dangerous thieves and mail hag robbers, ’ said Justice Salter at Old Hailey in sentencing to three year's imprisonment. Charles

Shannon. aged 75. a well-known London solicitor, who pleaded guilty to

const Ring to steal and receive mail bag contents, and to lorgcry. Justice Salter, continuing said: “The robbers acquired a mass ol valuable securities:, which would have been ol little w-e without your, assistance in disposing of the booty. You sold them all over Europe and America in lalsc names.

not hesitating at forgery when necessary. I am told von have been continuously and heavily blackmailed, but thieves alter all blackmail one another.” If was urged in mil igation Dial accused was largely responsible lor the recovery ol ninety thousand -tciSi is worth of bonds from Antwerp. The “Daily Express'’ says Shaman had one of me largest practices in criminal discs in London. He was the solicitor for 'the defence in many lioiuhle trials. He was a prominent eiiiirchmaii and- an office hearer in niauv local authorities. It is believed Sharman received over £20,000 as his share of the thefts which commenced in 11)21. The actual value of the securities which wore stolen amount To hundreds of thousands but many aio uurealisable.

During the early investigation Sharman visited the Post Office authorities and said lie had learned that a foreigner who was his exact double, was cashing the stolen securities oil the Continent. He was cordially thanked .and m, breath of suspicion rested on him. memorial window rxYKii.ro LONDON. June 25. The Duchess of York unveiled the famous mediaeval five sisters window in the York Minister, which was restored as a national memorial to 140.” women of the Em| ire. who died during- the war. There wore many subscriptions from Australia, and New Zealand. H-Tiont DAY. LONDON. June 25. The International Railway Congress. London, passed a rosuhiTion by 90 to Ho declaring a rigid eight hours day was impracticable. bill each (, as.‘ should he examined on its merits. HOUSE OF COMMONS. LONDON. June 25. Tu the Commons, replying to Hairy Britain’s quest inn whether Australian and New Zealand Governments had hot'ii approach***! :,H Australian Air Service. Sir Sassoon said Ibis would be taken up when'tlm experimental stage of Die airship pr ,v orsimme was further advanced. The Dominions had already heel of tho position of the airship scheme. and 'generally 'all developments alfeeting civil aviation. loyalty. LON DON. June 25. The Duke nf York was intrudueed in the Privy Council as a member. Ilss Majesty received RadcrcwsM with whom be conversed for hall an hour and conferred on him Die Cm" ' Cross of Die British Umpire. ,1 is believed in recognition of Ins oenerous services to Die British Ligation. It is understood lie will ml assume Hie title of Sir.