“ You Can’t Beat Society." —When a youth, who was charged with escaping from the Borstal Institution, appeared before Mr R. C. Abernethy, S.M., in the Children’s Court, Invercargill, eighteen months was added to his present sentence. The Magistrate severely censured accused for his conduct and pointed out the futility of following a path of crime. “ You can’t beat society for society will beat you,” said his Worship. The youthful offender who recently made his second dash for freedom in a motor car did not seem a whit abashed and later told his escort that he was only sorry the car was not fast enough or he would have got away. “It would do no more than 70,” he was heard to remark. Matakl Dredging. —The telegraphed return of Mataki Gold Dredging, f.tmfted. for the period ended June 12 was 23 ounces for 6000 yards. A single thought of thankfulness to Heaven Is the most perfect prayer.— Leasing.
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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20524, 14 June 1938, Page 2
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