STOLEN MACHINE-GUN
DIISCOVERY IN A CREEK. ALSO SPARE PARTS AND BELT. [ Per Press Association. ] AUCKLAND. Nov. 5. The Vickers machine-gun, stolen from a hall in New Lynn on or about August 27, was found yesterday in the mud of a tidal creek about half a mile from the hall. The discovery was made accidentally by a returned soldier who was crossing a bridge over the creek. A bag of spare parts and an ammunition . belt rvere also found. The gun, though covered with mud. had not rusted. It has been handed back to the Defence Department and will probably be usable again. As the gun was heavy and awkward to carry, it is faily certain that it was removed by more than one person. The motive of the theft is unknown.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 77, Issue 263, 6 November 1934, Page 5
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