An amusing story (writes " Woomera " in the " Australasian" ) comes from Sydney. An educated Chinese witness was called to give evidence in a case, and the prosecuting Irish constable began—" What countryman are yiz?" "Chinese," was the reply. " How can yiz be Choineeze when yiz are on'y wan ?" said the constable with dignity. "Well, yiz area Chinay How breakin' some dilf or killin' a hin, or is the buk oath aiqully boindin' on yiz ?" " Pardon me," said the witness courteously, "but I can only speak English. If you question me in any other language I must have an interpreter.
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Opunake Times, Volume III, Issue 104, 2 July 1895, Page 2
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98Page 2 Advertisements Column 5 Opunake Times, Volume III, Issue 104, 2 July 1895, Page 2
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