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AUCKLAND, March 30. Kew Wan (23), was arrested yesterday on a charge of stealing a watch and chain, gold sovereign case and an American gold piece valued at £l6, the property of Charlie Hong Jong. He was fined £5 and ordered to make full restitution, in default two months’ gaol. -Ah Kew, solicitor, who appeared for Kew Wan, said the accused was out of work and wanted to raise sufficient money to pay his fare to Hamilton, and afterwards proceed to Temuka to see a sick brother. He succumbed to the sudden temptation by stealing when visiting Jong’s shop. It was his intention to go to Hamilton to' get enough money to redeem the jewellery pawned, and then post it anonymously to Jong. “The Chinese might gamble and smoke opium, but dishonesty is looked upsn as a serious offence by our race. Accused will be severely dealt with by the Chinese themselves. In fact, Kew Wan will be sent to Coventry.”
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Greymouth Evening Star, 30 March 1929, Page 7
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