MISSING JEWELLERY
PROMPTLY FOUND (United Press Association). CHRISTCHURCH, June 14. A commercial traveller representing a "Melbourne firm had a groat load lifted from his mind to-day, when Inspector Cassells informed him that jewellery to the value of £13,557 which lie had reportea as missing had been recovered. The traveller consigned the packages at Balclutha, intending to get them in Christchurch. When he arrived in tho city, however, no trace of the valuable packages could be found. He informed Inspector Cassells, who promptly telegraphed to the Superintendent of Police in Dunedin, and every effort was made to trace the goods. It was eventually discovered that the jewellery had gone to Lawrence, Central Otago, and the traveller was informed to-day that it was on its way to Christchurch. “That is joyful news,” said the owner. He expressed his thanks warmly and congratulated the police officers on their prompt work.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 16 June 1923, Page 5
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147MISSING JEWELLERY Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 16 June 1923, Page 5
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