John Austin Hill succeeded in convineing Judge Dethridge in General Sessions yesterday that he was not present during a serious Saturday afternoon affray which ...
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The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Fri 12 Sep 1924, Page 9
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