FLOURMILLING CASE

Gisborne Times, Volume LXI, Issue 9855, 7 November 1924, Page 5

FLOURMILLING CASE

PROCEEDINGS NEARING END

DUNEDIN, Nov. 0. The liourmilling ease, in which fifty-two witnesses were examined in a nine days’ hearing,, is drawing to a conclusion.

This morning, Mr Callan, for the Crown, moved for judgment against each defendant. He claimed that Distributors, Ltd., had manifested interest and viciousness, and because the promotion had. been accomplishedby breaches of section three of the statute. Under Government control, there had been no control of the m Ilers’ output, and better flour commanded a better market. Never before Had an attempt been made as now to dictate to the public through the bakers what flour should be used. Counsel contended that the promise of a sale agency by Distributors was a promise of exclusive dealing; which brought the defendant with an 'the meaning of the Act. He also contended that what Distributors gave the miller was r consideration or reward, and that Parliament intended the statute’s reference to rewards should apply to such, whether offered by a Anver or seller. Later.

After tho luncheon adjournment, Mr. Callan concluded his address. Mr Skerrett, K.C., then addressed tho Court at length, being uuffnishedwhe' the adjournment was made at 5.30 p.m. till 10 a.m. to-morrow. —P.A.