LIQUOR IN RAFFLES.
BREACH OF LICENSING LAW. POLICE OFFICIAL’S WARNING. (Per Press Association). WELLINGTON, July 29. “Instances have been brought to my notice of the sale of alcoholic liquor by Dutch auction, in mystery parcels, by raffles, and by other means' at public and private functions arranged for the purpose of raising funds for patriotic and other purposes,” said the Commissioner of Police (Mr D. J. Cummings) to-day. “The sale of liquor by 7 these means is a breach of the licensing laws, and render the seller and responsible officials liable to heavy penalties.
“No doubt persons who may have disposed of liquor in this way have done so in good faith, were unaware that they were breaking the law, and were actuated by zeal for the success of an endeavour made to assist some worthy object; but’ however worthy the object, it must be understood that the furtherance of its cause by’ the employment of illegal methods cannot be sanctioned. It is therefore desired to inform the public that the disposal of liquor by the methods mentioned is not permissible, and action will have to he taken against any person offending in future.’’ .
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 60, Issue 250, 30 July 1940, Page 7
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