DEFENCE ACT PROSECUTIONS.
[Per United Press Association.]
GREYMOIJTH, August 27. Cases at the Magistrate's Court against a number of Territorials for failing to attend camp and against youths for failing to register were adjourned, the Magistrate advising the prosecuting officer (Sergeant-major O'Hara) to obtain the services of a legal adviser. The cases were defended. INFORMATIONS DISMISSED. IMPOJRTANTMAGISTERLIL DICTUM. [Per United Press Association.] NELSON, August 27. Mr Evans's judgment at Bright-water this morning in the Territorial cases has a most important bearing on the administration of the Act. The Magistrate decided: (1) That no person could be compelled to take the oath prescribed by the military authorities ; (2) that no person could bo compelled against his will to servo in the Territorial Forces unless posted thereto by the statutory steps contained in section 23; (3) that a person wrongfully posted may acquiesce and lose his right to object, and taking the oath of allegiance Is such an acquiescence; (4) that the words "lawful excuse" in section 51 must be construed as " reasonable excuse." The' informations wer© therefore dismissed.
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Evening Star, Issue 14965, 27 August 1912, Page 5
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177DEFENCE ACT PROSECUTIONS. Evening Star, Issue 14965, 27 August 1912, Page 5
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