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.POST-MASTER’S THEFT OF £6OO. 'By Telegraph—Per Press Association) AUCKLAND, June 11. William Richard Holmes, formerly Postmaster at -tit. Eden, pleaded guilty to the theft of £6OO, and was committed to the Supreme Court for sentence. He said that the money hud gone in gambling. POWER BOARD CUTS. OA.MARU, .June 10. . the Vaitaki Power Board passed a resolution reducing the salaries of the staff, hut 110 reduction will be made under £ll9. The rate will be 7.) per cent, on £l5O to £2OO, and 10 per cent over £2OO. TRIMMER TO BE DEPORTED. WELLINGTON. June 11. Under the Immigration restrictions Act of last session, .Ernest Vowel!, 24, trimmer, who was found on the Katoa, having stowed away front Newcastle, was to-day made a subject of a deportation order by Magistrate Page. A piece of verse found on the accused, was handed to the Magistrate, with the remark that he carried it about with him. meant that accused was probably in agreement with the sentiments expressed in it. Accused will be held in custody till the next boat on June 19.
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Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1931, Page 6
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