A WELLINGTON DECISION.
ON SUNDAY TRADING. . PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. AVERTING TON, Feb. 14. The Magistrate, Mr. Riddell, gave itfdgment to-day in the cases in which the proprietors of the Marble Bar and the Grand were charged with keeping places open oji Sunday. It was argued for the defence that, as light luncheons were served, the defendants’ premises were entitled to bo classed as restaurants. Against this the Magistrate said it was a fact that a- large assortment of soft drinks were dispensed, and ho could not hold that the businesses came within the meaning of the word “necessity.” Defendants were fined 20s each, with costs, and security for an appeal fixed.
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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 145755, 14 February 1917, Page 3
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111A WELLINGTON DECISION. Taranaki Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 145755, 14 February 1917, Page 3
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