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BET, ON SPORTSQROUND, Per Press Association. Auckland, August 29, “It is not generally known that it is an offence to make a bet on a feportsground, and this case will servo as a warning to others,” said the magistrate (Mr Poynton) in dealing with Albert Morey, who admitted having, on June 16, made a bet at Carlow Park on a football match. Morey was fined £lO and costs 275. R.B.A. RADIO TO PREMIER. Christchurch, August 29. At a meeting of returned soldiers the following radio message wes sent to Mr Massey: The mass meeting of returned soldiers and war pensioners, held here to-night, expresses its heartiest thanks for and appreciation of the provisions of the War Pension Act Amendment Bill and the Discharged Soldiers’ Settlement Act Amendment Bill. Wo stand with you for a united British Empire.—Anzac.
WEST COAST MINE (OLE. Westport, August 29, The Millorton minors came out on strike to-day over a man whom the company refused to employ on the grounds that he is an unsatisfactory worker. Ho had previously worked for the company and also for the Stockton Company. MEAT PRODUCERS* BOARD. Wellington, August 29. The electoral committee of the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board, comprising delegates elected by sheepfarmers throughout the Dominion, held an election to-day for the purpose of electing three producers’ representatives on the board, consequent upon the retirement of Messrs J. C, N. Grigg (Loncbeach, Ashburton), J. S. Jessep (Wairoa) and William Perry (Masterton). These gentlemen were re-elected
COURT OFFICIAL’S THEFT. - ( Wellington, August 29. An ex-Magistrate’s Court official, Frederick Henderson Joyce, a single 111 an, 33 years of age, appeared before Mr Pago at the Court to-day, charged with theft as a Government servant of £136 4s 3d. The evidence showed that accused made out receipts, to which ho did not fix the necessary stamps, and also took stamps off olfi receipts to cover l up the deficiencies. In a statement, accused admitted hi s guilt, and said drink was his downfall. Ho was committed to the Supremo Court for sentence.’’' * ''
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 98, 30 August 1923, Page 2
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