A sheep drive in North Otago in aid of the British Red Cross Society bids fair to fully realise anticipations. At the Waiareka and Duntroon sales on Tuesday and Wednesdny the sales of ehcep dona'ted produced £750. In addition to contributions of sheep, donations already received bring (he total amount in hand up to £9O0 v and further lists and cash have yet 'to bo received. It is expected that when the effort is finally closed the total amount obtained will hot fall far short of £2020. Ross Campbell, the youngest son of the postmaster at Uralla (N.S.W.), when walking in his sleep, fell from the balcony window of the post office to the footpath. He was picked up in an unconscious condition, suffering from injuries to his firm, thigh, and foot. Mr Campbell saw his son walking towards the window, but thought he was awake and did not interfere. The next, moment the boy had disappeared through the window.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3342, 3 April 1918, Page 24
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