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For the third time in one afternoon Mrs Gibbs found her new maid fast asleep in the kitchen rocking-chair. “This is too bad, finding you asleep again, Bridget,” she said, shaking the girl vigorously. “When I engaged you you told me you were never tired.” “No. ma'am, an’ I ain’t,” replied the maid; “but I should be if I .didn’t sleep.” Magistrate: “You admit that you were going fifty miles an hour, do you?” Motorist: “Yes.” “Well, a man should pay as he goes. You’re fined fifty shillings.” • •

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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 23 May 1936, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 23 May 1936, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXX, 23 May 1936, Page 4