OPIUM ADDICTS
TWO CHINESE FINED [Pkk United Press Association.] AUCKLAND, February 12. Caught smoking opium in the loft of a stable, two Chinese appeared in the Police Court this morning.
At Soo, for being found in possession of prepared opium, was fined the mini* mum of £25, while Ah Wing, for being ' found on premises used for opium smoking, was fined £ls. Counsel for the accused said that both the men were opium addicts. They were hard workers, who were smoking for relaxation.
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Evening Star, Issue 22571, 12 February 1937, Page 8
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83OPIUM ADDICTS Evening Star, Issue 22571, 12 February 1937, Page 8
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