There are numerous examples in the rurual districts of New. Zealand of post offices being directed, generally as a small side-line, by persons who can spare the time from their ordinary business. In one of these districts complaints were being made that a certain postmaster, who happened to be a storekeeper, was not giving satisfaction to the local residents. In due course an inspector appeared, and commenced, to question the postmaster. “Mr ,” he said, “I have received complaints that your management does not’ give satisfaction, and I have come to inquire into matters.” Mr ' went out of the shop, returning shortly afterwards carrying a butter-box, cash-box, scissors, and string. “Here,” he exclaimed, addressing the inspector, and at the same time handing him the paraphernalia, “take yer flaming post office!” .
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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXII, Issue 4321, 23 September 1921, Page 4
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129Untitled Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXII, Issue 4321, 23 September 1921, Page 4
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