Oamaru is usually considered to be free from petty thieves and kindred species of the dregs of humanity, but apparently there are at least one or more in the town (says the Mail). A few days ago a party of three women, carrying rugs and overcoats, entered a local shop and one engaged the attention of the sales lady, made a purchase, and departed. A few minutes later it was found that a new high-priced hat had disappeared .along- with the party. During 1522 there were 73 bankruptcies in Hawke's Bay (says the Napier Daily Telegraph), being an increase of 46 over those recorded the previous year. In 1920 the figures were 10.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3592, 16 January 1923, Page 43
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