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Mr. Hill. First Bailiff.
The s.s. "Ling Nam" was seized under order
of the Court on 4.5.25?
ship?
Yes.
who obtained that order?
The Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.
What actions were then pending against the
Only that of the Dock Co. but subsequently
the A.P.C. and several others started actions. There
were also actions by the master and crew.
What was the first arrangement made for
maintenance and safe custody of the ship after seizure?
The first arrangement made was for the
A.P.C. and the Dock Co. to put up $2,068.26 for wages
for the crew - I think this was to cover from June
18th to July 17th, 1925. Nothing had been paid for
the period 4th May to 18th June. The $2,068.26 was
paid to me on 7.7.25 and paid by me to the crew. The
master retained the portgage bill.
Was the then Registrar consulted with regard
to this arrangement?
Mr. Melbourne was consulted by Capt. Weston
and myself and an assistant from the A.P.C. with
regard to this arrangement.
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Were further funds forthcoming after the
The
No further funds were forthcoming.
Auctioneering and Brokering Co., Ltd. were doing the Court work and they arranged to supply funds for maintenance and provide provisions. Mr. Melbourne was seen by me with reference to that arrangement. Did you inform him fully of the position?
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