AN AUSTRALIAN FRAUD.
THEATRICAL MANAGER SWINDLED.
THE ACCUSED-SENTENCED
SYDNEY. Oqtober 6. At tho quarter sessions, Livingstone pleaded guilty to "stealing £lO3 19s 6cf, the property of Mr. J. C. Williamson. The Crown Prosecutor stated the total deficiency was between £SOOO and £6OOO. Frauds were conducted by means of false signatures. The judge’s decision will be given to-morrow." (Received October 7, 9.12 p.m.) SYDNEY, October 7. Livingstone was sentenced to 3 years 6 months hard labor. The sentence was reduced io 2 years on the strength of sureties for tho restitution of £SOO to Air. Williamson. The missing money has been taken within two years.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2316, 8 October 1908, Page 3
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104AN AUSTRALIAN FRAUD. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 2316, 8 October 1908, Page 3
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