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(By Telegraph—Press Association:.) « THEFTS BY P.O. LADS. TWO YOUTHS TO BE BIRCHED. Westport, July 12. A batch of lads, including a dispatch' clork and several messengers from tho Westport Post Office, were before the Magistrate yesterday, charged with various thefts in town, and tho dispatch clerk with thefts of goods from the Post Offioe. Tho last-named was convicted and discharged on three informations, and convicted and sentenced to sis months' reformative treatment on two charges. One messenger was convicted on several charges, including damaging property, and ordered to como up for sentence when called on, and on one charge of theft was sentenced to six strokes with tho birch. Another lad was sentenced to three strokes. Tho remainder were ordered to como up for sentence when called on, EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS. Auckland. July 12. A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here about 1.30 this morning. To Kuiti, July 12. A sharp shock of earthquake wag experienced at half-past one o'clock this morning. Prior to tho 'quake, thero wtis a rumbling noise. Hamilton, July 12. A sharp shock of oarthquako waa experienced at 12.40 this morning. BAND HITCH ENDED. Invercargill, July IJ, Tho dispute between the Band Contest Committee and tho South Island Association regarding tho appointment of a judgo lias boon settled. The committeo drops its advocacy of Mr. Jones and the association that of Mr. Wade in favonr; of an English judge, who officiates at tho Ballarat contest, which takes place in November, Christchurch, July 12. ' • Mr. Wade writes to tho secretary of tho South Island Bands' Association cancelling his acceptance of the post of judgo at tho Invercargill contest. FIRE AT REEFTON. . Roefton, July 12. Mr. Dellaca's billiard-room at Globe Hill was burned" down this morning. There were no insurances, and the loss is estimated at JC3SO.
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Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1801, 14 July 1913, Page 8
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321NEW ZEALAND NEWS. Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1801, 14 July 1913, Page 8
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