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{By Telegraph—Press Association.) Auckland, Last Night. A second case arising out of the inquiry held into the circumstances surrounding a fire at a house in West-street, owned by Margaret Walker, on April 17th, was heard at the Police Court. William Walker, husband of Margaret W r alker, by occupation a house painter, was charged with having procured James Crowther to set the house on fire. Crowther has already confessed to setting the house on fire. After hearing the evidence, accused rereserved his defence, pleading not guilty. He was committed to the Supreme Court for trial. Bail was allowed.
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XXX, Issue 8452, 17 May 1906, Page 5
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