ALLEGED GOLD ROBBERY.
+ THE WAIHI CASE. [Per Press Association.] THAMES, May 30. The charge against the young mem Cyril Boughs Finn and James Eagar of breaking into the reduction works of>h» Waihd Goldmining Company at Wailano in October, 1900, and stealing £700 worth of gold! slimes, was heard at the Police Court today. Up to the luncheon adjournment the evidence was not of an important nature. The witnesses detailed the discovery of the robbery and the steps taken tfr discover the 'stolen slimes. The counsel for the prosecution outlined the case. He stated! that it was held that tJhe accused! removed the slimes in bags, buried them, and 1 that they subsequently met another man, ami the slimes were taken away, and that t3*a slimes whioh the accused were treating at a battery at Tapix were identical witS* the slimes stolen. Mr Barry, the manager of the Waihi Company, stated that iva did not know the man who was employed a^a private .detective for-tfoa company, but «aidi the company offered a reward of £250 after the (robbery was effected. Great interest is being taken in the case, amd t3ie Courthouse • is crowded. ■ »
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 7416, 30 May 1902, Page 3
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192ALLEGED GOLD ROBBERY. Star (Christchurch), Issue 7416, 30 May 1902, Page 3
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