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Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19565, 2 May 1935, Page 2

Small Boy’s Escapade. —A small boy was found by a surprised policeman on George Street, wharf, Port Chalm-ers,-at 1.30 yesterday morning with ills’ attention closely fixed on a large vessel with a gaily-painted funnel. With a bright, smile the child answered the constable’s questions. lie gave his age as nine years, lie informed the constable that he had been seized with an impulse lo roam and had walked from Dunedin to Port Chalmers the previous afternoon “lo see the ships.” The policeman escorted Die lad to the walchhouse, where lie made him comfortable for the remainder of the night, and while the alarmed parents were making intensive inquiries lhe boy slept peacefully.' When ids mother claimed him next morning lie showed little concern, and departed quietly witli a greatly relieved parent.