THE FRAUD ON THE GAS COMPANY.
A THREATENED LIBEL ACTION.
A FEELING OF BELIEF,
[Special to ths " Stab."]
DUNEDIN, Dec. 18,
The smallness of the fine imposed by Mr Carew on the publican who tampered with the gas main, is generally commented on. It is stated that the Corporation lose to the extent of nearly .£ls®.
It is rumored that the Dunedin Star is threatened with a libel action at the instance of an architect named Robinson, whose extraordinary drawinge exhibited in the Christchurch exhibition formed the subject of adverse com taent. The individual claims the modest solatium of £ 10.000, but as yet no writ has been served, nor is it likely to be.
Great relief was expressed in legal and newspaper circles when it was known that Hall's trial wonld not take place at Dunedin.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 5804, 18 December 1886, Page 3
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136THE FRAUD ON THE GAS COMPANY. Star (Christchurch), Issue 5804, 18 December 1886, Page 3
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