BETTIXG SENTE NC E. AUCKLAND. March To. The case of Roland Blair, who yesterday was sentenced to seven days imprisonment for undertaking to mak» bet for a friend in the office, has been taken up unanimously by the telegraphists with whom he worked. rhe.t have signed a declaration to the effect that they have every confidence and belief in his integrity. In addition they have forwardedto the Alinister of Justice a very strongly worded telegram demanding Blair’s release on the grounds that the punishment is out of all proportion to the offences. A replv to the effect that the ease will he immediately investigated has been received.
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Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1924, Page 3
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107Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 Hokitika Guardian, 17 March 1924, Page 3
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