A STIFF FINE
, AUCKLAND, December 2. A fine of £IOO and costs ■was inflicted at the Police Court to-day upon Percy Arthur Hadley, an importer of machinery, but now a bankrupt, who was charged with presenting a false invoice to the 'Customs on November, 1901. The Crown Solicitor’s representative stated that an invoice for machinery imported was presented by Air Hadley, alleging its value at £651. Since he became bankrupt the Official Assignee ascertained from documents that the goods were actually valued at £835. An elaborate systehr 'for the evasion of Customs duties had been carried out by thp accused. Hadley’s solicitor explained that his client was laid up when tlie invo ocs were presented, but he did not blame the clerks.
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Evening Star, Issue 12366, 2 December 1904, Page 6
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122A STIFF FINE Evening Star, Issue 12366, 2 December 1904, Page 6
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