The Daily Telegraph, Wed 20 Nov 1912 1
LAW NOTICES.
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Wednesday, November 20.
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QUARTER SESSIONS.
William John Hartman, assault with intent; William Humphreys, indecent assault; Claud Miller, larceny (four charges).
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The Daily Telegraph, Thu 21 Nov 1912 2
QUARTER SESSIONS.
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(Before Judge Backhouse and a jury.)
Image: NSW State Library collection. Reproduction: Peter de Waal
Mr Herbert Harris prosecuted for the Crown.
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ACQUITTED.
William Humphrey, an elderly man, was acquitted on a charge of indecent assault [on Clifford Bridges, 9] at Waverley on September 25. Mr Fanker appeared for accused.
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The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 21 Nov 1912 3
QUARTER SESSIONS.
(Before Judge Backhouse.)
Crown Prosecutor, Mr H Harris.
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NOT GUILTY.
William Humphries [aka William Humphreys], 60, was charged with a serious offence at Waverley, on September 25.
After a few minutes’ deliberation, the jury brought in a verdict of not guilty, and the accused was discharged.
1 The Daily Telegraph, Wed 20 Nov 1912, p. 6. Emphasis added.
2 The Daily Telegraph, Thu 21 Nov 1912, p. 5.
3 The Sydney Morning Herald, Thu 21 Nov 1912, p. 4.