BOY SCOUT ON CHARGE OF THEFT

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   A 17 year old boy scout, Godfrey Marshall, was remanded 24 hours for a report by the probation officer by Miss B.K.Scarle at Central this morning, when he pleaded guilty to theft.

   On July 23 it was alleged Marshall took $22.55 from the Scout Den in Sports Road. The matter was reported to the police and he was arrested. When cautioned he admitted the theft.

   In Court yesterday defendant said "I took the money with the intention of putting it back."

   Defendant's father was in Court and said he was willing to pay back the money.

   Marshall had three previous convictions, two of which were similar.