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May 22 2006; 14:04

Court date for accused Sally

Police say their inquiry into allegations against a former Salvation Army Captain is continuing.

John Gainsford will stand trial in October on 28 counts of sexual violation and indecencies involving young people, which arise from Gainsford's time as manager of Bramwell Booth Salvation Army Childrens' Home in Temuka between 1973 and 1975.

Detective Tracey Miron says seven people made the allegations against Gainsford and any enquiries about the case should be made to the Timaru police station.