SURPRISES IN TARANAKI
Sir-When I read "Surprises in Taranaki" by "Sundowner" I was feminded of an anecdote told to me by a Taranaki farmer living in the Whanga- , momoma district, who vouches for its authenticity. Here is the story. Bill (not his correct name, but I must not be personal) was a bachelor farmer. His nearest neighbour was a couple of miles distant, and not having seen Bill for some time, wondered if he was ill and in need of help. As Bill had a telephone, the neighbour decided to ring him, and eceiving no reply, he decided to pay ill a visit. With a friend he duly ‘Arrived at the bach to find Bill sitting on the front door step. While they were explaining the reason for their visit, they noticed through the open, door that the receiver was off the telephone. One of them said, "No wonder we couldn’t get you on the phone, Bill. The receiver is off. "Yes," said Bill, "I got that bally thing put in for my own use. I don’t want any of you blighters ringing me."
E.H.
S.
(Palmerston North).
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New Zealand Listener, Volume 17, Issue 421, 18 July 1947, Page 23
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188SURPRISES IN TARANAKI New Zealand Listener, Volume 17, Issue 421, 18 July 1947, Page 23
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