SUPREME COURT
(Per United Press Association.) AUCKLAND, February 23. At the Supreme Court, Thomas Grogan, after a second trial for attempted rape at Whangarei, was found guilty, and was sentenced to four years’ imprisonment. A SOLICITOR’S FORGERY. AUCKLAND, February 23. At the Supreme Court Clias. Edward Haden, a barrister, charged with forgery and obtaining £1 10s by using a cheque known to be forged, admitted the charge. He stated that lie had been drinking. He had reimbursed, the man whose money he used. In asking for leniency he stated that he Had thrown away all prospects of advancement in his profession for thirty shillings. Sentence was deferred.
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Southland Times, Issue 17665, 24 February 1916, Page 7
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107SUPREME COURT Southland Times, Issue 17665, 24 February 1916, Page 7
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