Item 02: James I. Marshall diary, 13 September-24 November 1916 - Page 42

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nigger's language" which was a most grave offence as two chaps have gone mad through hearing him practice. Also "trying to evade arrest". Prisoner who was about 9 stone killed one 14 stone policeman and severely wounded another. However it ended up with a riot in court when one of the witnesses said "[dash]" when told to swear.

More lights taken away tonight, and portholes given another coat of paint.

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