THE GRIFFIN CASE.
HEARING OF APPEAL. SYDNEY, March 11. An appeal has been begun in the Supreme Court against the conviction of Gerald Griffin, who was sentenced to six months’ imprisonment in, November for being a prohibited immigrant. Counsel submitted that there was no evidence as to where Gi iffin came from or whether he was in Australia prior to his conviction. The only evidence was that he was seen aboard the Monowai and Marama on separate occasions prior to receiving a dictation test in Gaelic. The hearing was adjourned. HERR KISCH LEAVES. “WILL SPEAK FAVOURABLY'.” Received March 12. 10.45 a.m. PERTH, March 12. Herr Egon Ivisch departed by the Orford. He stated that he will not return to Australia. “I will speak favourably about Aiistralia when I address meetings in Europe, because, ' although my programme has been restricted, people m all circles were kindly disposed towards me. I have really almost forgotten tlie trouble I had here,” he said.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 88, 12 March 1935, Page 7
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