The Archive · 1924

Crown Case Concluded

"The Chinese landlady of the house ave evidence as to the arrish staying there for some time and a foreigner paying the rent for her. A woman whom she could not identify called at night to-see the girl. the street where Mrs. Davis lived near Jukong Road, said he knew! that the girl was. employed there, but he did not see herat all during the fortnight prior to.the detective coming to look for her.

'A watchman employed in the same alleyway also gave evidence that the amah was employed at the house and left some little time before' the detective appeared on the scene.

'A small boy formerly in the service of Mrs. Davis gave similar evidence. This concluded the ease for the prosecution, and the court adjourned until next morning.

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