A well-spoken working man (states the New Zealand Times) reading recently Mr. Massey’s intention to ease the taxation on settlers and the return to penny postage, remarked : M I don’t write many letters, but if 1 Old Bill ’ would take a bit oft the tobacco it might save some of us a bob or two.”
Geese and ducks in large numbers were carried down the rivers at Gisborne during the recent floods and got into the sea before being able to clear themselves from the strong current. They then made for the beach through the breakers, and, as one of the “ beneficiaries ” puts it: “ there were plenty of willing hands to help them ashore.”
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Putaruru Press, Volume II, Issue 26, 10 April 1924, Page 3
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