STOCK ACT
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
DETECTION OF THEFTS
(By Telegraph—Press Association.)
CHRISTCHURCH,] This D.ay,
'. The Government's, plai to prevent and detect stock thefts b^ amendments to th ( e Stock Act was explained in some detail in advice received by the executive of the Canterbury Sheepowners' Union at its meeting yesterday. It was reported thit the amendment provided for right bf, inspection of travelling stock to juitices of the peace, police officers, stojk inspectors, or transport officers. h' • The secretary said that the Bill to amend the Act was now icing drafted. In addition to provision '»r inspectors to' inspect wagons carrying stock it was provided that a faimer should have the right to ask foi1 Inspection.by an authorised person where he had reason to believe stock hac1 been. picked up in mobs, being either qriven on the hoof or carted by lorry. | The Bill was expected » provide for compulsory carriage of {consignment notes or waybills describing the number and type, of stock beiig driven or carted. . ' •. ' j Several executive members expressed their appreciation jof the additional safeguards the J amendment would provide. . j.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 22, 27 January 1938, Page 7
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182STOCK ACT Evening Post, Volume CXXV, Issue 22, 27 January 1938, Page 7
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