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PRISONER SWALLOWED PIECES OF METAL

STOMACH OPERATION PERFORMED A prisoner from Paparua Prison if reported to be making satisfactory progress in the Christchurch Public Hospital after an operation performed a few days ago when seveYal. pieces from two table knives, handles of half a dozen spoons, several 3in and 4in nails, pieces of fencing wire, and a ball point pen were taken from his stomach. The man was serving a sentence for fraud. He had appealed against the sentence and his appeal had been dismissed. About a week ago, after he had complained of stomach troubles and showed obvious signs of pain, he was taken to the Christchurch Public Hospital and admitted for observation.

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Press, Volume XC, Issue 27472, 5 October 1954, Page 9

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PRISONER SWALLOWED PIECES OF METAL Press, Volume XC, Issue 27472, 5 October 1954, Page 9

PRISONER SWALLOWED PIECES OF METAL Press, Volume XC, Issue 27472, 5 October 1954, Page 9

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