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Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXXII, Issue 2766, 24 August 1931, Page 8

. “And what is New Zealand toasted tobacco?” blandly inquired the Judge during the hearing, the other day, of a certain case at Sydney. He put the question with that engaging air of innocence so characteristic of judges when seeking enlightment from the Bench. “New Zealand toasted tobacco is—er—toasted New Zealand tobacco, your Honour,” stammered counsel. “A very lucid explanation, Mr Smith,” said the Judge drily. “But it fails to convey very much. What is the object of toasting the tobacco?” “It extracts the nicotine, your Honour. The toasting eliminates the poison, and thus renders the smoker immune from harm. It also greatly improves the flavour and bouquet.” The, Judge made a note, remarking that New Zealanders were fortunate. Pure tobacco was a blessing. So it is. And our feasted brands are the world’s purest. There are only four: Riverhead Gold, Cavendish, Navy Cut No. 3 and Cut Plug No. 105