THE LICENSING ACT.
THAMES, October 27. The Stipendiary Magistrate (Mr Burgess), in an alleged breach of the licensing law in supplying drink on Sunday, referred to the privileges that could be exercised by bona fide boarders. In the case undfr review the boarder invited some friends in a 3 his guests. They had dinner, and subsequently drinks were supplied to the boarders' order, and he paid for the same. The Magistrate held that no offence was disclosed. He could not overlook the cases White v. Nestor, and Brewer v. Stagooole (XIII, N.2.T. R.). He held that the licensee was justified in supplying liquor to a lodger, for consumption by the latter'* ifuests.
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Otago Witness, Issue 2955, 2 November 1910, Page 58
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112THE LICENSING ACT. Otago Witness, Issue 2955, 2 November 1910, Page 58
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