LIBEL ACTION.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12469, 20 February 1909, Page 4

LIBEL ACTION.

Auckland, Fob l'J. An action was begun at the Supreme Court to-day, whereby John Stallworthy, M.P., publisher of the "Wairoa Bell," sought to recover £100 damages from brands Augustus Jones in. "respect of an alleged libellous publication in the newspaper, "The North Auckland Times," in last September. In setting forth the statement of claim Dr Bamford said it was alleged that in September last a. certain publication appeared in "The North Auckland Times,'' exceedingly damaging to "The Wairoa Bell."- The publication ' was a certain letter signed "F. J. Dargaville," and accusing the "Wairoa J3ell" of containing wilfully misltading, untruthful and biased reports of the proceedings of the Hobson County Council. The case stands partly heard.