RECOGNISING THE BRAVERY OF PRISONERS.
Wellington, February 13. At Auckland on Saturday, 3rd inst., the fishing boat Maggie capsized off the North Head, and one of the crew was drowned, the remainder reaching the shore safely. One of the number, named John Cuoms, was bravely rescued by two convicts working in the vicinity, who swam out and kept the drowning man afloat until further assistance arrived. At the inquest the jury recommended that the conduct of the two convicts, named M'Lean and Williamson, should be recognised by the Government. Ministers have considered the matter, and have decided that the sentence of two years passed on John M'Lean at New Plymouth in October 1893, for horse-stealiDg, be reduced by six months. In the case of Edward Williamson, whoreceivedasentence of 18 months in Napier in February 1893 for stealing a horse, saddle, and bridle, he will be released immediately. His sentence would nob expire before May.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2086, 15 February 1894, Page 22
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154RECOGNISING THE BRAVERY OF PRISONERS. Otago Witness, Issue 2086, 15 February 1894, Page 22
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