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MB. BLINMAN BETTER
Blow Injured Skull
Mr. H. Blinman was struck on the
head in his office yesterday by an irate
caller.
Although the blow, which was from a
walking-stick, penetrated the skull Mr.
Blinman did not allow the injury to
keep him from his duties. He was back
at work at 2.30, and was as busy as
ever.
This morning the Under-Secretary
bore a strange appearance with his head
swathed in white bandages. He ad-
mitted that the injured part was still
sore, and that his head was aching
slightly, but he refused to consider the
suggestion that he should take a holi-
day.
Mr. Blinman's assailant was an or-
ierly to the Police Commissioner many
years ago. It is now ?2 years,
it is stated, since the former police-
man approached the Government with
his grievance. His case was brought
up on several occasions.
The Under Secretary told the man
that it was useless his approach-
ing the Government any further,
and it was this that brought about
the incident. Mr. Blinman was
asked about an interview with the
Chief Secretary . He told the former
policeman that it would be futile. The
man retorted that he would have jus-
tice, and he then departed. He appeared
later with a walkiug-stick, and went
into the room occupied by the Chief
Secretary. After striking the blow he
was quickly overpowered.
Those who took -part in the scene
stated this morning that the assailant,
after he had been overpowered, still per-
sisted in demanding justice.
Mr. Blinman has received many ex-
pressions of sympathy. His chief regret
is that he was not able to take part in
a bowls match today.
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