NOT SO LENIENT AFTER ALL.
' ~ In compiling the story of Franklin John Smith (of "Low Kun" fame) a "Truth" writer •> was informed that when Smith was convicted m Ashburtoivin May, 19.23, of theft and. trespass, the Bench discharged him. Surprise at s.uch leniency was implied m the article. . . ■ ' ■ .. , • "Truth's" Ashburton correspondent nOw#writes stating that on May 25 1923, Smith appeared at Ashburton charged .with the theft of five "tote" tickets,' the . property of one James Heseltine (a resident of Ashburton). Smith was sentenced .to three months' imprisonment with hard labor.
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NZ Truth, 25 October 1924, Page 8
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90NOT SO LENIENT AFTER ALL. NZ Truth, 25 October 1924, Page 8
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