BANNED LITERATURE.
THREE PERSONS CHARGED.
(PRESS ASSOCIATION TKLBGSUt,) WELLINGTON, August 12
Allegations of being in possession of banned literature were made against two young men and a young woman, at the Magistrate's Court. William Blair was charged with having sold to Constable Dawe a copy of "The Australian Communist," which encourage* violence and lawlessness, and other barred publications. George vvilitinson was ac cused of haying been found in po«esaion of prohibited publications, ''Knowledge and Unity," and "Inside Soviet Russia." Hedwio Weitoel,the female defendant, was charged with having sold to Constable McKay "The Communist," which encourage* violence. The accused were remanded. In regard to Blair, Detective Andrews said that ainoe the summons was served on him, he had endeavoured to leave the country. He obtained a steamer ticket under an assumed name, and was found on board the Manuka.
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Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17223, 13 August 1921, Page 8
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