N.G. Overseer on Trial

Rabaul, Sept. 15.

TTHE young plantation overseer, G. A. * M. C. Ffrost, whose appeal against extradition to New Guinea was dismissed by the High Court in August, was brought to Rabaul by the Macdhui. and immediately charged before the District Court (Assistant District-Officer J. K.

McCarthy) with unlawfully killing a native labourer, Mulmul. A boss-boy, Bonri. found guilty, many months ago. of manslaughter, in connection with Mul mul’s death, is now serving three months’ gaol.

Mr. R. C. Ollerenshaw and Mr. J. Irwin Cromie are appearing for the defence. If the Crown case (now being heard) is sustained, Ffrost will be committed to the Supreme Court.