THE HUTT LOCAL OPTION CASE.
(Per Press Association.)
WELLINGTON, February 2
Tho Hutt No-licene3 League passed resolutions tha^ thn decision in th-o recent petition^ was not. consistent with previous decisions, especially at Newtown nnd Ma cterton,""and were not fair dednctionsfrom th^ evidsrc-" submitted. All thf witnesses who were summoned should have boon called. In view of the ■closenes-! of tho'voto, and Iho fact that the bench bell that some irregularities had.beon proved, ths d cision that the full costs should be paid by Iho Noliconso party was unjust.
Tho Licensed Victuallers take strong exception to- an nttack made from the pulpit upon the Magistrates who hoard tho case.-mid passed a resolution condemning it, and tVling for som? ae;io:,i to deal with the author and prevent tho further circulation of such El.ir.ders.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12145, 3 February 1909, Page 7
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131THE HUTT LOCAL OPTION CASE. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12145, 3 February 1909, Page 7
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