A STRONG PROTEST.
To the Editor. Sir, —Since Tuesday I have been waiting expecting that that some citizen or Press comment would be forthcoming re Mr J. A. Jackson, J.P.’s remarks, who was one of the presiding Justices of the Peace in the trial of Rask’s case. In my humble opinion Mr Jackson’s remarks were entirely gratuitous and althogether uncalled for. What Mr Jackson is reported to have said was this: “He also stated that Mr McCurdy had acted in an extraordinary manner in bailing out the accused and employing a solicitor to defend him (Rask) at the expense of public safety. It was not fair to the other employees and he hoped that this would be a lesson to him.” To censure in any Court of Justice any worthy citizen who acts in all good faith and out of the kindness of his heart, and in consideration of the young delinquent—and indeed in the interests of all concerned—is distinctly unworthy of any occupant of the Bench. Many citizens are much puzzled why these words of severe censure should be passed on Mr John McCurdy’s kind deeds. I am, etc., FAIR TREATMENT.
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Southland Times, Issue 19172, 16 February 1924, Page 5
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192A STRONG PROTEST. Southland Times, Issue 19172, 16 February 1924, Page 5
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