28 MAY
THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE
1521

Hearing: 5 February 1981.

Appearances: Mr P. E. F. M. Leloir for the Comptroller of Customs. Written submissions by the importer, Waverley Publishing Co. Ltd.

Decision

A sample copy of Fanny Hill was imported commercially and seized at Auckland in September 1980. As the importer has disputed forfeiture the Customs Department has referred the publication to the Tribunal for classification, prior to the commencement of condemnation proceedings pursuant to the Customs Act 1966.

Fanny Hill is a paperback publication, supposed based on the original classic by John Cleland. Samples of these writings have been selected from the original book, and used in conjunction with a series of photographs which place considerable emphasis on sexual activities, to give an impression that the paperback is an accurate precis of the original classic. In fact, there appears to be little relationship between the text and the photographs, even though the photographer has dressed his models in period costume. In view of the nature of the publication, there is a distinct lack of honesty of purpose. Accordingly, though the original classic is not indecent, we classify this edition of Fanny Hill as indecent.

Dated at Wellington this 27th day of March 1981.

DISTRICT COURT JUDGE WILLIS, Chairman.

Decision of the Film Censorship Board of Review

A. B. Beatson, D. J. (Chairman); Mrs M. Cole; Dr J. M. Priestley; Mrs J. A. Walker; Mrs U. M. Ewert; Mrs V. A. Forbes; Mr B. S. G. Lambert.

PURSUANT to section 82 of the Cinematograph Films Act 1976, Twentieth Century Fox Corporation Ltd. applied for a review of the feature film Tribute which had been approved for exhibition only to persons 16 years of age and over by the Chief Censor of Films.

The film, an emotional drama, is concerned with the difficulties and tensions in the relationship between the central character, Scottie Templeton, and his 21-year-old son, Jud, two personalities who superficially, are in constant disharmony, but who by the resolution of the film, achieve some common ground.

The Board found the film thoroughly entertaining and amusing, considering that it contained considerable artistic merit and quality of direction.

It considered that although it was an essentially adult film, it was unnecessary to restrict a younger audience from viewing it, many of whom would find it entertaining and educational.

The film was therefore approved for general exhibition, recommended as more suitable for adults.

Date of Review: 1 May 1981.

A. B. BEATSON, Chairman.

1981 (2)

Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975

PURSUANT to section 10 of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975, notice is given that the following 17 schools will enter into the State education system in accordance with the provisions of the Private Schools Conditional Integration Act 1975, notice is given that the following 17

McAuley High School, Church Street, Otahuhu, Auckland.
St. Patrick’s School, Alexandra Street, Te Awamutu.
St. Joseph’s School, Linden Street, Morrinsville.
St. Mary’s School, 69 Ruahine Street, Palmerston North.
St. Joseph’s School, Grey Street, Shannon.
St. Bernard’s School, 183 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt.
St. Michael’s School, Cooper Street, Taita.
St. Patrick’s School, Rata Street, Wainuiomata.
St. Francis Xavier School, Mitchell Avenue, Dunedin.
St. Joseph’s School, Church Street, Onehunga, Auckland.
St. Peter’s School, Alpha Street, Cambridge.
St. Mary’s School, Johnston Street, Foxton.
St. James’ School, 304 Albert Street, Palmerston North.
Our Lady of the Rosary School, Waimui Road, Waiwhetu.
St. Bernard’s College, 183 Waterloo Road, Lower Hutt.
St. Bernadette’s School, Naenae Road, Naenae.
St. Benedict’s School, 50 Nicholson Road, Khandallah.

A copy of each integration agreement is available for inspection at the Department of Education, Head Office, Government Buildings, Wellington.

Dated at Wellington this 13th day of May 1981.

A. E. HINTON, for Director-General of Education.

Customs Notice—Exchange Rates

NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the Customs Act 1966, that the following exchange rates to the New Zealand dollar relate to imported goods for which a New Zealand Customs entry has been lodged on or after 1 June 1981.

Australia —— .77 Dollar
Austria —— 14.12 Schilling
Bangladesh —— 15.68 Taka
Belgium —— 33.67 B. Franc
Brazil —— 72.99 Cruzeiro
Burma —— 5.98 Kyat
Canada —— 1.06 Dollar
China —— 1.50 Renminbi or Yuan
Denmark —— 6.29 Krone
Egypt —— .63 E. Pound
Finland —— .74 F. Dollar
France —— 4.81 Franc
French Polynesia —— 86.48 FP Franc
Greece —— 48.71 Drachma
Hong Kong —— 4.75 H.K. Dollar
India —— 7.45 Rupee
Israel —— 8.70 Shekel
Italy —— 991.65 Lira
Jamaica —— 1.56 J. Dollar
Japan —— 191.73 Yen
Malaysia —— 2.08 M. Dollar (Ringgit)
Mexico —— 21.55 Peso
Netherlands —— 2.22 Florin (Guilder)
Norway —— 4.90 Krone
Pakistan —— 8.62 Rupee
Papua New Guinea —— .59 Kina
Philippines —— 6.72 Peso
Portugal —— 52.91 Escudo
Singapore —— 1.88 S. Dollar
South Africa —— .73 Rand
Spain —— 79.93 Peseta
Sri Lanka —— 16.36 Rupee
Sweden —— 4.27 Krona
Switzerland —— 1.80 Franc
Tonga —— .77 Pa’anga
United Kingdom —— .42 Pound
U.S.A. —— .88 Dollar
West Germany —— 2.00 Mark
Western Samoa —— .89 Tala

Dated at Wellington this 28th day of May 1981.

J. A. KEAN, Comptroller of Customs.

The Standards Act 1965—Draft New Zealand Amendment Available for Comment

PURSUANT to subsection (3) of section 23 of the Standards Act 1965, notice is hereby given that the following draft amendment is being circulated.

Number and Title of Specification

DZ 8709 Draft amendment A to BS 5852: Fire tests for furniture—Part 1:1979 Methods of test for the ignitability by smokers’ materials of upholstered composites for seating.

This draft amendment will place on record the declaration of BS 5852: Part 1:1979 as a New Zealand Standard. It will also amend the specification for a smouldering cigarette source and for flame ignition source, to meet New Zealand requirements.

Copies of BS 5852: Part 1:1979, may be ordered from the Sales Section at $23.50 per copy. Amendment A gratis.

All persons who may be affected by this publication and who desire to comment thereon may obtain copies at the price shown from the Standards Association of New Zealand, Wellington Trade Centre, 15-23 Sturdee Street, Wellington 1.

The closing date for receipt of comment is 30 July 1981.

Dated at Wellington this 19th day of May 1981.

DENYS R. M. PINFOLD,
Director, Standards Association of New Zealand.

(S.A. 114/2/8)