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that he would look into the matter at once. This was late on
a Saturday morning.
The First Beiliff was absent ill on
Monday and has been absent ill until the last two afternoons. Previous to the 21st August there had been some complaints, but on reference to the First Dailiff the money was
promptly forthcoming and he explained that sometimes a certain amount of credit had to be given to purchasers in order to ensure good prices at the auctions.
28. This was the duty of the First Bailiff and his assistants as regards documents concerning him.
Shortly
24.
The First Bailiff arranged with the company that it should advance money for wages and food. Mr. Melbourne states that he was informed of the arrangement. after y return I was informed of it and permitted the arrangement to continue.
25 and 26. Ho order of Court was obtained.
27. The First Bailiff and Head Watchman make frequent
surprise visits to them.
28. The First Bailiff paid them. He had engaged them and
presumably knew who they were.
29. The First Bailiff receives them, checks them and gives a receipt for them. The cash is handed to the Shroff who pays it into the Treasury to the credit of the deceased's
account.
SC. Yes The First sailiff keeps a special book for the
purpose.
51. In some cases, but not always.
32. A record is made of the effects when they come in. The First Bailiff sends them for auction and checks the
accounts sales.
35.
The First Bailiff sends them to auction.
He has a
list