SLY-GROG CHARGE.
XO PROOF OF OWXERSHIP. (By Telegraph.-Special to "Star.") TE AWAMUTU, this day. Hγ. Burton, S.M., heard a charge of sly-grog selling here to-day, involving a large amount of liquor. Thomas Tuohy, of Taumarunui, w,as charged with keeping liquor for sale in a no-license area. It was stated that accused boarded the Main Trunk train bound northward at Taumarunui and attempted to remove two dress baskets. He -was seen by a constable, and hurriedly left the train. The packages were found to contain 24 bottles of whisky. Mr. Allan Moody appeared for defendant. After an amusing discussion, with breezy interludes, Mr. Burton dismissed the case, considering there was yroof of-ownerehig,
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Auckland Star, Issue LI, 3 February 1920, Page 4
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111SLY-GROG CHARGE. Auckland Star, Issue LI, 3 February 1920, Page 4
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