Informations Withdrawn (Press, 29 January 1972)
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Summary: Informations Withdrawn (Press, 29 January 1972)
On 28 January 1972, the Auckland Magistrate’s Court granted leave for six private informations against Wilson and Horton, Ltd, a printer and publisher, to be withdrawn. The charges, brought by Miss Patricia Bartlett, alleged that the company had printed and delivered an indecent document. Specifically, the charges concerned three editions of "Thursday" magazine published on 13 May, 27 May, and 10 June 1971. Wilson and Horton, Ltd, represented by Mr J. Miles, had previously denied the accusations regarding printing these indecent materials. Additionally, the company also denied delivering copies of the magazine to Whitcombe and Tombs, Ltd, in Auckland, asserting that the document was indecent in the possession of anyone under the age of 18. The hearing for these charges was scheduled for the same day as the court's decision to withdraw the informations. Mr R. L. Maclaren, representing Miss Bartlett, explained that the withdrawal was due to the informations being filed two days later than the legally permitted time frame following the publication dates of the articles in question. The bench was presided over by Mr C. E. H. Pledger, S.M.
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