An Illicit Still.
(Per Press Association.)
Wellington, This day
A police party (including Mr McKellar, Collector of Customs), yesterday found an illicit still in Gollan’s Valley, about two miles beyond Day’s Bay, on the other side of the harbour. The spot is admirably adapted for the purpose, as it is located near a creek and is perfectly secure from observation.
The distillation of spirits has been carried on on a large scale, the plant being of a most complete description. A large quantity of whisky was found on the premises.
Near the creek was a hut, which had been occupied, and there was also a neatly constructed dam. The distillery would be capable of turning out 50 gallons of whisky a day, and dray-marks in the vicinity showed that a quantity had been carted away only a few hours previously.
A cart was procured and most of the plant was brought into town, which was reached last night. No arrests have been made in connection with the matter.
