Legal advice concerning the importation of sheep dip into Australia
- Date:
- 1920
- Reference:
- WF/C/E/04/144
- Part of:
- Wellcome Foundation Ltd
- Archives and manuscripts
About this work
Description
Various legal papers concerning the prohibition (26 March, 1919) of the importation of sheep dip into Australia without prior consent. A consignment of Cooper's Sheep Dip (14,300 gallons) was held by Australian Customs. Cooper & Nephews sought legal advice on the matter. The file comprises:
7 January, 1920. Copy Bond, as security for Customs given by William Cooper & Nephews. Consent to import was agreed "upon the importers furnishing the security hereunder written now" (the sum of £10,000).
6 September, 1920. Opinion of Mr T J C Tomlin KC (Chamberlayne, Hacking & Co, Westminster).
3 November, 1920. Opinion of Mr J J C Tomlin KC (Chamberlayne, Hacking & Co, Westminster).
1920. Opinion of Sir E F Mitchell of the Australian Bar.
1920. Opinion of Mr Owen Dixon of the Australian Bar.
1920. Copy "Case to advise". Exparte Messrs William Cooper & Nephews. Mr J J C Tomlin.
Copies of various Customs Acts (Commonwealth of Australia).
Publication/Creation
1920
Physical description
1 file
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores