A start lias been maclp with laying the rails on the first section of the Gisborne to Xauier railway. 'J’wenty men are at the Gisborne end. A territorial officer received an unexpected shock at the Mangawoka Court. The Department brought a charge against a lad for failing to attend parades, hut the proceedings were of short dnrat on. Mr llaseldf ti. S.M. ; Has this lad attended parades regularly lately? Officer: Yes, ho has given, satisfaction since the information was laid. Mr Haselden: Do you intend to withdraw the present proceedings? Officer; I would ask for a fine. Magistrate: You won’t get it. I have a very decided opinion in these matters. Greater tact and discretion are necessary with these lade. If you won’t withdraw the case, then it ie dismissed.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3098, 30 July 1913, Page 12
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