ATTEMPTS TO WRECK TRAIN
A SENSATIONAL SEQUEL. Press Association. PALMERSTON NORTH, July 13. A sensational sequel to recent rumours of attempts to wreck the Main Trunk train by placing a beam across the rails at Awapuni was enacted in the Magistrate’s Court this morning, when a young man named John Mason was charged that, on July Bth, at Awapuni, ho did wilfully place an obstruction on the- railway line between Palmerston and Longburn. Detectives Quirke and Sweeney made the arrest on Saturday. A remand was granted to Tuesday, 21st inst. Accused's counsel . (Mr Innes) asked for ball, but this was opposed by Sub-Inspector Mnrsacfc, who said the offence was a very serious one. Accused did not appear to be compos mentis, and with men in that condition there was no security that they might not repeat the offence. Mr Poynton, S.M., said the offence was next to murder. Hundreds of people might have been killed. Bail was fixed" at £IOOO, in two sureties of £3OO each.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8784, 14 July 1914, Page 7
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