An unusual explanation for the nonappearance of a defendant in the Magistrate's Court at Ashburton caused some amusement. When the man’s name was called the police explained that he was in hospital. He would not be available for an hour as his clothes were being laundered. The court was adjourned until 11.30.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 25717, 13 December 1944, Page 8
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