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A SLIP OF THE TONGUE. By Telegraph—Press Association. , Auckland, Wednesday. "Gaol or no gaol, I'll see him in first!" said one of two dozen young men before the court for refusing to comply with the Defence Act. His name was Fred Collins, and he was one of four who objected to militarism in any shape or form. Collins was promptly put under arrest for contempt of court, and removed to the prisoners room. Later he was readmitted, and pleaded that his remark was a slip of the tongue, not addressed to the magistrate. He was fined £2 and costs. Eleven who had registered since they had been summoned, were fined 7s and costs. The others were .fined £2 and costs.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 231, 28 March 1912, Page 5
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122THE TERRITORIALS Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 231, 28 March 1912, Page 5
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