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VERY QUEER ACTIONS. (By Telegraph—Per Press Association.) CHRISTCHURCH, January 16. Among the extraordinary things done by Thomas Edward Preston, 26, described as a farmer, was the ordering of all kinds of goods for his marriage. although he had no marriage in view. Preston was charged before Air Voung S. M., this morning with being an idle and disorderly person. The Magistrate after commenting on his queer past, sentenced him to 3 months hard labour. Mr Young suggested that the prison authorities should have the man examined to inquire into his mental condition. Tim chief detective said that a<:cused had come from Dunedin oil license and during a month’s visit had been staying at different places, although he had no money. He called at the Dominion Motors and gate them a cheque for £4OO for a car. for which l, e never took delivery. He repeated the process with Ford Motors Ltd. Then at the time of his arrest, Preston was negotiating for the purchase of furniture.
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Hokitika Guardian, 16 January 1931, Page 5
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