CORRESPONDENCE FOUND ON SEAMAN.
POWERFUL EXPLOSIVES. (Elec. Tel. Copyright— United Press Assn.> (Received Ocober 31^ 9.55 a.m.) SYDNEY, October 31, Harold Batten has been committed for trial. The police produced a number of extraordinary letters referring to the sinking of ships and falsifying discharges.
SYDNEY> Octobei* 17. Harold Batten (20), a seaman, waa charged before Mr. Love, S.M., at the Centra^ Police Court yesterday, with having, at Sydney, <,n or about October 9 forged a seaman's certificate of discharge. Inspector Mitchell, m asking for a remand, stated the forgery alleged was that the discharge actually belonged to* the accused; but had been altered from that of a sculleryman to that of a third mate. When arrested, accused was found to have m his possession a quantity of gehgnite, dynamite, detonators, and fuses, and correspondence relating to explosions on ships. Mr. Love : What ship is he employed on?
Inspector Mitchell: Oii a local vessel, I forget the name now. He has also been employed on the Union- Company's boats here.
Mr. Love: What nationality is he? Inspector Mitchell : TA locar product, I think.
The Magistrate, to accused (who Was crying m the d6ck): Where do you come fromf
Accused: Victoria. • Accused was remanded for a week. Bail was refused.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 14442, 31 October 1917, Page 3
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