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Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 267, 12 November 1909, Page 4

A Dunedin telegram states that the Commissioner of Taxes sued Mr G. L. Denniston for £35 income tax as &gent for Calcutta and Singapore merchants. The defendant pleaded that he had nothing to do with their business except taking orders and receivng drafts when goods were delvered. He did not handle goods or money. The prosecution contended that profits were made in New Zealand, and as agent the defendant was liable. Judgment was reserved.

The Wostland County Council adopted a motion yesterday urging the Government to amend Hospitals and Charitable Institutions Bill in

the direction of placing the resporisi- . bility for raising revenue directly on ■ the Boards administering the Act, instead of on contributing local bodies, which^ trader the measure have to pay money \ and have, no .representation. The principle of taxation without representation Was strongly/dfesented from.