FLAXMILLERS PERTURBED
PROSECUTIONS FOR POLLUTING RIVERS. (By Telegraph.—Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Last Nigh'b. A deputation from tho _ Auckla-nd Flaxmillers' Association waited on the Premier (Mr Massey) to draw his attention to the fact Jint a suirwnons has iecentlv been issued against a flaxlr.illor for polluting tho Wai'kato river, whereas. lie had onlv washed tho fibre, in the water. It was stated that, if -well prostrations are to be made it will mean the death knell of not only the flax-mill-in-e but the dairying industry. Mr Ma.ssey replied that as tho Ngaruawahia "oa.se was still sub judiee it was impossible for him to comment on it. Ho had no doubt desirable leps.action would be brought down. althong.fi there, would have to bo a good deal of give and take on the part of both thoi>e engaged in the flaxmillhig industry and acclimatisation s.x'ieti-es, who laid the informations.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 1736, 22 January 1913, Page 5
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145FLAXMILLERS PERTURBED Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXI, Issue 1736, 22 January 1913, Page 5
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