THE WHATAWHATA RAFFLE. Mr Wright in Explanation.

Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2246, 30 November 1886, Page 2

THE WHATAWHATA RAFFLE. Mr Wright in Explanation.

TO THE EDITOR. Sin,— Your correspondent's report in last Thursday's issue is composed of such misstatements that, in justice to the persons named therein, I trust you will insert this letter in your paper. That Mr Corboy had five horses in his paddock I will not question, but the statement that his paddock was securely fenced will, I have no doubt, surprise his neighbours as much, if not more, than myself. I take it for what it is worth. No doubt it is a little sensational to make such a statement. All who know Mr Corboy's farm are pretty well aware of the state of his gateways and fences, and are well aware that it would not be necessary to cut the wires to drive out a team of bullocks, much more a pony. If it is necessary to cut the wires in order for any animal to leave his farm his own cattle must have a midnight habit of doing so since he cannot keep them in for twentyfour hours together. The horse in question wa3 not rallied on the night of the 11th October last, neither did I a few days after or at any other time give over possession of the pony t>° Mr Corboy. He, or someone on his behalf, went on th.c night of tho 17th September and took the pony from Mr Dawson's paddock, where it had been grazing for some months. Since this took place Mr Ciorboy kept the pony in spite of several demands to deliver it up. I certainly locked up the pony, as I felt it was not safe to turn it out after my former experience. Again, your correspondent would lead people to suppose that the pony was sold privately, instead of which it was sold by public auction at Ngaruawahia. — I am, sir, yotjrs obediently Anxjiun Wriqht. Whatawhata, November 2i)th, 188(5.

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