"I hnrc aiv two nui-aurcs at proent rampant on the train* that ruu ov»t tin- Main Trunk liiu- up towards Olnkuue," writer a correspondent to a Southern paper of a trip recently taken through that part of the country. ."Kirst, tiiere the person who «roe< up and ■down the train touting |' or a line of coaches between the two rail ends. The liovernment insist on the absolute prohibition of touting by expressmen and carriers <»u the station platforms. Why should they not exclude the coa-h tout also? The other annoyance is the professional •rambler, who invito* you to 1 join in a ralllc for worthless jewellery and other articles. The matter is setiVd by the throw of dice, which is done quite openly. M one period of the journey, the whole of the passenger* in the carriage were hiving a 1 >ol> in* and throwing for the pool."
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 60, 29 February 1908, Page 4
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148Page 4 Advertisements Column 1 Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 60, 29 February 1908, Page 4
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