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Christchurch, February 21.
Roy Raymond Witting (25), a carrier, who was recaptured in Sydney recently, was sentenced today to three years’ reformative detention by Mr. .Justice Adams on a clui rge of escaping from Papama Prison on 18th April, 1297. Counsel pointed out that the original sentence of three years on which the prisoner was sentenced for 'breaking, entering, and theft expired at midnight yesterday.
Ilis Honour said it would be a most mischievous example if the prisoner were dealt with in a way v hi<-li put a premium on escape.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4418, 22 February 1930, Page 2
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97BACK TO GAOL. Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4418, 22 February 1930, Page 2
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