•Some years ago (says a Wanganui Association message), when the "Railway Department imposed sorting charges on goods handled on wharves controlled by the department, objection was made by local merchants, and a test, action was taken by Hatrick and Co. The case went through tire local courts with varying success, and finally was sent to the Privy Council. A cablegram has been received by Hatricka this morning from London announcing that the company has been successful in its appeal to the Council. The decision, it is understood, affects all ports where wharves are cent rolled by the Railway Department. Practically every seat on the ground floor of Burns Hall last night, was occupied, and there was a fair sprinkling ini tho gallery. Mr G. rt. Johnstone’s pupils were tbo magnet. The programme was splendid. Our notice is hold over. Every .father thinks that there is no
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Evening Star, Issue 18137, 29 November 1922, Page 9
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146Page 9 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Star, Issue 18137, 29 November 1922, Page 9
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