Breach of Promise Suit - Settlement Suggested

The Argus newspaper, Friday 25th November 1910, page 8.
SETTLEMENT SUGGESTED.
An action, in which Frances Anna Meehan, of "The Pines'', St. George's road,
Northcote, spinster, as plaintiff, claimed damages from Bertram Robertson Dudgeon,
of Little Collins Street, motor mechanic,defendant, for alleged breach of promise
made by the defendant to marry her according to the rites of the Roman Catholic
Church, was called on in the County Court yesterday, before Judge Eagleson.
Mr. Wasley (instructed by Messrs. Madden and Butler), for the plaintiff, stated
that negotiations for a settlement were in progress.
Mr. Robinson (instructed by Messrs.Daly, Hall, and Daley), for the defendant,
acquiescing, the further hearing was adjourned to the December sittings of the Court.

NOTE: Bertram Robertson Dudgeon, who was born in Ireland,  married Harriet Alice Hoying in early 1911.