CUSTOMS FRAUDS.
THE IOTOR INVOICE CHARGES. By Telograpli—Press Association—Copyright London, November 10. i>lr. F. E. Smith, K.C., on behalf of leading manufacturers, has intervened in the case agaiust llalph Milburii, Walter John Kemsley, Edward William Idle, Bruce Anthony Cuthbertson,- and Alfred Edward IConisley, of conspiring with Raymond Ewart liemsiey, William Orowle, Cecil Thomas Bray, Charles Brown Kellow, Isaac Phizackorley, and others to defraud' His Majesty's Cus» torus of duty on motor-oars,, cycles, tires, and accessories imported into Australia by means of false invoices and declarations, between- January, 1905, and June, 1910. Mr. Smith protested against charges made reflecting on tho integrity of his clients.
The Magistrate said the manufacturers could give evidence denying tho allegations.
Mr.. Marshall Hallj K.C., for the Treasury, said that if the prosecution thought that tho motor-car manufacturers had been guilty of fraudulent practices they would have included them as co-conspirators, »Tho manufacturers woull haze an opportunity of explaining cortain documents.
Tho evidence of Mr. Nenlo, an Australian Customs official, lifts not yet been concluded.
Tli-e further bearing oi the case was adjourned.
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Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1904, 12 November 1913, Page 7
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177CUSTOMS FRAUDS. Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1904, 12 November 1913, Page 7
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