Minnett

Minnett loaned him one of her books and, as they later talked, she told him about her proposed company.

Cora Minnett Steve 2009

Minnett produced a pamphlet entitled Australia, the Land of Golden Opportunity, and had plans to set up a company to be called The Anglo-Australasian Development Company.

Cora Minnett Steve 2009

Minnett claimed she had received many replies when she advertised for financial assistance and for gentlemen with capital to invest.

Cora Minnett Steve 2009

What Cora Minnett was seemingly unaware of was that Robson was stealing the money and, despite Minnett and Herbert Cowell moving the money to various accounts, one in the name of Cora and Bertie Minnett, the money was tracked down.

Cora Minnett Steve 2009

Minnett subsequently went to the Court of Appeal but her application was turned down as she could not offer security for the costs of her appeal and a request for an extension of time was refused.

Cora Minnett Steve 2009

A subsequent newspaper report during a court case in which Minnett was accused of receiving stolen money noted:

Cora Minnett Steve 2009

Letters from Minnett to White referred to him as "Dearest"and "Darling", although she denied having done so in court.

Cora Minnett Steve 2009

Elder Minnett bowed formally and began Ida May's story, checking off the several assertions she had made when she was at the Ball house far more clearly than the girl herself had done.

Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod James A. Cooper 1917

"I hope Elder Minnett will be able to put her in better mind," sighed his wife.

Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod James A. Cooper 1917

Elder Minnett could have minded his own business and let well enough alone.

Sheila of Big Wreck Cove A Story of Cape Cod James A. Cooper 1917