A COURT-MARTIAL
(Special to Times.)
•WELLINGTON, August 21. •A well-known officer in the permanent defence force was recently placed under arrest and count-inartiailed. It is alleged that lie made away with a certain document in order that he might obtain a long-service medal. The finding of the court-martial has now been forwarded to the bead of the Department. I learn that suitable punishment will be inflicted, but that the offence is not such as wall warrant the dismissal. of the officer from the force.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2165, 22 August 1907, Page 2
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84A COURT-MARTIAL Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2165, 22 August 1907, Page 2
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