Larkin Petition

MANY hundreds of people have signed the petition, addressed to His Honour the Administrator of New Guinea, and praying for a reduction in the sentence imposed in November, 1931, on James Larkin in connection with the death of a native labourer. As copies of the petition, carrying signatures, come to hand they are being assembled in Sydney, with a view to formal presentation to the Administrator.

In the meantime, it is reported that the Larkin case has been receiving the care ful consideration of the authorities. It is not suggested that Larkin was im properly convicted, but it is held in some quarters, apparently, that the sentence was somewhat too heavy, in view of sub sequent happenings. The petition will show that, if the Administrator takes that view, he will be supported by the opinion of several hundred residents of the Ter ritory, of all classes and grades.

Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Mumford will leave Sydney on May 23 for Lautoka, Fiji.

Mrs, Mumford was formerly Miss Enid Borstal, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Stewart Burstal, of Burwood, and was married at St. Paul’s Church, Burwood, on April 11.