Elopement and Robbery.
A peculiar case of elopement and robbery has been brought under the notice of the police. A man named Corrigan eloped from London with a married woman named Mary Mullins, and they came hero m the steamer John Elder. The lady paid the fares for themselves and for Gorrigan's son, who accompanied them. Since the arrival of the conple they have resided as man ar-d wife. While they were drink* ing m a hotel on Saturday Corrigan snatched the change from the counter and hurried away, promising to return m a few minutes. As he failed to do so, Mullins went home and discovered that Corrigan had absconded with the boy and all her clothes, jewellery, and personal effects. He also took away her cash, amounting to £150. The police were communicated with, and Corrigan was arrested m the marl coach at Mount Barker. The money was not recovered. Corrigan has been committed for trial for larceny from a dwelling. — Adelaide telegram.
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Manawatu Times, 12 June 1883, Page 3
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