KIHIKIHI NEWS.
The thief (a native) who stole Mr Black's portmanteau, clothes and pocket-book from Andersons Hotel, Kihikihi, has been arrested and sentenced by Major Jackson and Mr Hutchinson, J.P., to six months' hard labour. It appears that his whare caught fire and someone went to hi.s assistance, who saw the portmanteau, which was cut open. A pocket-book, containing some photographs ami papers, was also found. Information was given, and the native, an old man namod Hone, was arrested and sentenced as stated. The cheque for £2 10* which was missing was presented for payment at the bank a few days ago, but payment had been stopped. It had passed through several hands, apparently at last reaching Mr Thos. Walker, of Alexandra. Some deeds are still missing and the clothes. For the. the former a reward of £5 will bo offered. The old man fought desperately to regain possession of the pocket book to which he appeared to attach great value, probably the photographs took his fancy. He will be a good riddance, as he is well known for his light-fingered propensities.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2249, 7 December 1886, Page 2
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182KIHIKIHI NEWS. Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2249, 7 December 1886, Page 2
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