THE FLOURMILLERS’ CASE.

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIV, Issue 280, 6 November 1924, Page 6

THE FLOURMILLERS’ CASE.

CROWN’S SUMMING UP. Dunedin, Nov. 8. The hearing of the flour-milling case, in which 52 witnesses were examined in nine days, is 'drawing to a conclusion. This morning, Mr Callan, for the Crown, moved for judgment against each defendant. Ho claimed that Distrbutors Ltd, and manifested their forand viciousness, and because their formation had been accomplished by breaches of section three of the statute. Under Government control there had been no control of the millers’ output and. better flour commanded a better market. Never before had an attempt been made as now to dictate to the public through the bakers what flour, should be used. Counsel contended that the promise of a sale agency by Distributors Ltd. was a promise of exclusive dealing, which brought defendant within the meaning of the Act. He contended also that what Distributors Ltd gave the miller was consideration or reward, and that Parliament intended the statute’s reference to rewards should apply to such, whether offered by the buyer or the seller. ROYAL SHOW. PIG CHAMPIONSHIPS. (Per Press Association.) Palmerston N., Nov. 6. . At the Royal Show the pig championships were awarded as under: — Berkshires, Boar: Central development farm (Weraroa); sow, Bowen and Wilson (Hastings). Tam worths. Boar and Sow: Bowen and Wilson. Yorkshire, large black, boar: G. J. Rogers (Ngaruawahia); sow, Central Development Farm. Empire Challenge Cup, Champion Male or Female, Berkshire: Central Development Farm. Pig Breeders’ Association trophy, best Tamworth, either sex: Bowen and Wilson, Bright and sunny weather is prevailing for the concluding day of tho first Royal Show. The features to-day are the parade of prize animals and th a Royal champion open hunters competition, both taking place this afternoon.