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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20513, 1 June 1938, Page 4

Dredging Return.—The Rlmu Dredge return was 219.90 z. for 131£ hours from 47,208yd5., states a Hokitika message. The two Gisborne schoolboys who had been missing from their homes for several days, have been located at Opotiki. A Counterfeit Coin.—A Wanganui constable the other day had a counterfeit halfcrown handed to him by a friend in business. The coin was a remarkably good imitation of a genuine one, with the exception that it is lighter and does not have the same ring when thrown on a counter. The constable, by way of experiment, tendered the coin to some assistants he knew in shops, and on each occasion it was accepted, which goes to 6how how easily it is to pass off spurious money. Some counterfeit two shilling pieces have also been circulated in Wanganui recently, says the Herald. Helpful Officials. —The absenfmindrrtness of a Taranaki student from the university vacation provided the opportunity for railway officials to show both consideration and resource. The young lady left her handbag at the station at which she .joined the train, and when the guard came to inspect tickets she was without her authority to travel on the train and also had no money with her. The position was explained to the guard, who had a telephone message sent to the station, where the hag had been found. The . stationmaster gave authority for the lady to travel without her check, which was in the bag. and he also informed the guard, for the young lady's relief and peace of mind, that the* ba«r would be forwarded by the next train.