The Bey. j. H.,.Sykcs, who' resides in ;Moxham avenue, Hataitai, received an incised wound over his left eye, abrasions to his nose and face, concussion, and shock when he fellfroni a tram in Jjambton quay, opposite the Cecil Hotel, at '11 'a.m. yesterday. Mr. • Sykes was attendecl to and .taken 'to his home by' the city-ambulance. ""'■'.'[. • .. A" series' of attempts at -'shop-break-. i'ing,; similar'- to those which" recently took plae'c'-in "Wellington . o^curi-ed' hi '■ Petone bii \Vedricsday._ Marks, apparent*' Vlyjnade by'acliisel or screwdriver,'were ■found bii. the doors'.'of.: two adjoining shqps.;iii..Tackson; street—J. H.. Urry's ■mercery :shop, and A. Hadley's book store; and attempt was -made on. :D.!S.- Patrick's- mercery' store; also .an Jacksoa. street.-. Nfcithcv oft the. shops was. entered. " ;
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Evening Post, Volume CVI, Issue 46, 31 August 1928, Page 16
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