At Paddington policemen and officials kept guard while ; the barrels were lifted from-the c oach to a horsedrawn van backed against it. Each barrel required two porters to lift it. With a policeman inside, the van was driven to the Bank of England. The remainder of the gold was taken in. another van .and a motor-lorry. •: The gold 15s to Be used for the extension of credit facilities,
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Hokitika Guardian, 14 July 1928, Page 1
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