THE FLOUR CASE.

Hokitika Guardian, 7 November 1924, Page 1

THE FLOUR CASE.

lIV TELEGRAPH —PRESS ASSN., COPYRIGHT. DUNEDIN, Nov. fi. The Hour milling ease, in which fift.v-twn witnesses have been examined during a nine days’ hearing, is drawing to a conclusion. This morning Air Calhin. lor the Crown, moved lor a judgment against each defendant, lie claimed Distributors Ltd. had been inherently vicious and unlawful, because the lormation had been accomplished by breaches ol Section 3of the Statute. Under Government control there had been no control of the millers’ output, mid. better Hour had ruininanded better prices. Never before bad an attempt been made as now to dictate to the public, through the bakers as to what Hour .should be used. Counsel contended the promise of tin l sole agency by Distributors Ltd. was a promise ol exclusive dealing, which brought the defendant within the meaning of the Act. Ho contended also that what, Distributors gave the miller was a consideration or reward, and that Parliament intended the statute’s reference to rewards should apply to such, whether olfered by the buyer or seller.

COUNSEL’S ADDRESSES. DUNEDIN. November fi. 111 the llourmiling case, after the luncheon adjournment, Mr ( allan concluded his address. Mr Skcrrctt ‘ then addressed the Court at length, being unfinished when Ihe adjournment was made at 3.30 till 10 a.m. to-morrow.