THE WESTERN MAIL

Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales

23 June 1934

(page 7)

EXPLORER IN COURT.

Charge of Receiving

Stolen Letters.

Edward Alexander Crowley, aged 58, who was described on the charge-sheet as an explorer, of Upper Montagu Street, London, W., was charged at Marylebone Police Court on Friday with feloniously receiving five letters, the property of Betty Sedgwick [Betty May].

Mr. Ivan Snell was the magistrate.

Mr. Crowley was represented by Mr. Isidore Kerman.

Mr. Crowley wore a light grey suit and a flowing bow tie. He carried a curiously carved stick. A number of fashionable-dressed women had seats in the court.

Mr. Edward Iwi, who prosecuted, said certain documents which were the subject matter of the charge were at present in the custody of the Master of the Crown Office. Application would have to be made in the High Court for the documents to be produced.

“COMPLETE ANSWER.”

Mr. Kerman, on behalf of Mr. Crowley, said: “I would like to take this early opportunity of saying that Mr. Crowley has a complete answer to this charge.”

The magistrate said that from the information it seemed to be a very simple case, and should not last more than half or three-quarters of an hour. He ordered a remand until next Thursday.

Mr. Iwi: In the meantime, application will be made to the High Court for the letters.

Bail was allowed in the sum of £10.