POWERS OF POLICE.
NEW SOUTH WALES FORCE. AMENDING LEGISLATION. SYDNEY, May 10. The Chief Secretary, Mr. F. A. Chaffev, says greater powers for the police in dealing with gang warfare will bo considered speedily by the New South Wales Cabinet. " I am of opinion that increased powers are needed by the police in certain cases, and legislation is being prepared to givo them tho necessary assistance.
" Nothing can bo done until Parliament meets in September, but in the meantime the police will be prepared to meet any development in the present situation, and will see that the people are protected and that law and order are maintained."
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXVI, Issue 20252, 11 May 1929, Page 11
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