Dr. Samuel Peacock His Conviction and Acquittal of Murder in East Melbourne

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Presentation by Malcolm Howell to the East Melbourne Historical Society about Dr. Samuel Peacock and the alleged murder of Mary Davies as a result of an illegal abortion.

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Document

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Original

Author:

Malcolm Howell

Date of publication or creation:

2004-08-18

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East Melbourne Historical Society

Publication place:

East Melbourne

History of item:

Much of the information for this paper was taken from The Argus. Some articles were:
The Argus, 17 Oct 1911, The Missing Woman. Dr. Peacock on Trial. The Lover's Story: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11624589
The Argus, 18 Oct 1911, The Missing Woman. Murder Alleged. Dr. Peacock on Trial: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11624881
The Argust, 19 Oct 1911, Murder Alleged. Trial of Dr. Peacock. The Housekeeper's Stories: http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11625366