... he was ignorant of the existence of Postal Notes.
Mr. Freire practically
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The Council then adjourned until the 7th day of August at 3 p.m. to consider which of the charges have been sufficiently proved against Mr. Freire and raised no defence to charges (e) and (f).
In answer to charge (C) Mr. Freire states that he thought that the fact of the Cash Book not having been written up was within the knowledge of the head of the Department and that it was therefore not part of his duty to report the fact.
In answer to charge (5) Mr. Freire contends that no such instructions were ever given to him.
1st. F. Hazeland, Act. Clerk of Councils. Dated the 5th day of August 1890.
by Ms Silva.
In answer to charge (7) Mr. Freire states that he examined the accounts and took Barradas' statement to be correct. He had no reason for suspecting that Mr. Barradas was otherwise than an honest official.
Further considered this day in Executive Council.
Mr. Freire appears to receive the decision of the Council on the charges preferred against him. The Officer Administering Government informs Mr. Freire that the Council, after giving
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