Friday, December 30, 2011

AN OPIUM CASE.

At the Police Court yesterday the case of the police against Mrs. Wong Fong, unlawful possession of opium, was called. Mr. Hartley, who ap- peared for the defendant, tendered a certificate of Ur. Wynne, stating that Mrs. Wong Fong was suffering severely from shock caused by fright, and was unable to attend. He tendered a plea of not guilty on her behalf. Inspector Malone, who appeared to prosecute, said he required the presence of the defendant for purposes of identification, and applied for an adjournment until Thursday, which was granted. -Wednesday 6 November 1907 Morning Post (Cairns, Qld. :

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