SENSATIONAL AFFRAY
AT PUBLIC WORKS CAMP. AXES AND RAZORS IN USE. Blenheim, Last Night. Brief details reached Blenheim late this afternoon of a sensational i affray at A T o. 8 camp, Kekerangu, as a result of which a man named James Law, a well-known Blenheim resident, formerly of Swansdown, has been conveyed to the Knikoura hospital suffering from the effects of razor slashes. From what can be ascertained it appears that the trouble developed in camp yesterday afternoon, when a Blenheim business man whose name has not been revealed attempted to secure payment of £lO from one of the Public Works employees known as Dick Jones. It is stated that the Blcnheimite was reinforced in his demand by a gang of men who attempted to raid Jones’s tent. Axes and razors were produced and a regular riot ensued in the course of which Law was slashed across the face with a razor. The injured man was conveyed last evening' to the Kaikoura hospital, where he is making good progress. A sinister side is lent to Ihe story by (lie allegation that the dispute arose as a result of the introduction of liquor to the camp.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4487, 5 August 1930, Page 3
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196SENSATIONAL AFFRAY Manawatu Herald, Volume LI, Issue 4487, 5 August 1930, Page 3
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