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TORTOISES DESTROYED. By Telegraph—Pres.® Association WELLINGTON, July 15. Two Chinese tortoises were passengers on the Marama to-day. They were intended to provide a touch of “home” to the Chinese here. After some delays and much discussion with agitated Orientals, the authorities decided that it was impossible to admit these amphibians to the Dominion, and the long journey ended with the execution of - the travellers.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18620, 16 July 1930, Page 13
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66PROHIBITED IMMIGRANTS. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18620, 16 July 1930, Page 13
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