The article below appeared in the Merthyr Telegraph 140 years ago today (4 April 1879). It is yet another example of what I believe is a punishment totally out of proportion with the ‘crime’ committed.

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The article below appeared in the Merthyr Telegraph 140 years ago today (4 April 1879). It is yet another example of what I believe is a punishment totally out of proportion with the ‘crime’ committed.