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Old 07-12-09, 10:01 AM   #1
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As my wife is from Salford the following is quite appropriate

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Originally Posted by Evening news January 6, 1905
A woman giving evidence against her husband at Salford yesterday on a charge of assault, was admonished by the Stipendiary.
Mr Makinson said "This is the way with you women. You chatter, chatter, chatter until you irritate. You get the man mad, then you get struck and come here. Try to keep your mouth shut and you will get on better.
Who said the bench was out of touch with reality. That man should still be serving.
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