SHEARERS AND WET SHEEP

Dominion, Volume 8, Issue 2436, 15 April 1915, Page 8

SHEARERS AND WET SHEEP

(By Telegraph.—PreßS Association.) Timaru, April 14. At! the Magistrate's Court to-day 0. Studholmo; was prosecuted by the Inspector of Awards for dismissing shearers from the Pentland Hills Station on December 14 for refusing to shear sheet? which they said were wet after the rain of two preceding days. Some of the shearers gave evidence that they by unanimous vote of those present decided not- to shear. Mr.- H. D. Acland. without .calling evidence, asked for a nonsuit, as the case was brought under Section 60 of the Act of .1908, which did not apply. i He also pointed out that the award did not provide for a decision by vote, but each shearer must decide for himself and give individual noticc of objection to shear. The Magistrate granted a nonsuit, but remarked that there was plenty of time to bring the case under the proper clause of the amending. Act. The Ballance Dairy Company has obtained excellent prices for its Autumn output of butter, as high as 14d. per lb. having been given for the April' and May output (states our Pahiatua correspondent). Do you wa,nt to sell your cream to-day? If so, please write us for prices and particulars, as we can do with a lot more. The demand for our butter is increasing so rapidly that we have no chance of filling orders. We soil direct to the consumer, and can therefore return you tho best value. Please don't forget to vcrite us if you have cream for sale. Wanganui Fresh Food and Ice Co.—Advt. There's not a more efficient helper to the man on the land than the Richmond Oil Engine. Easy, safe, and reliable to work, it equals many hired hands; is always on the spot when needed and ready to start. Choose the Richmond beoause of the many points in which it excels, of its solid construction, and allround goodness. Ask or write for particulars. A. J. Par ton, Plumber, Carterton—Advt.