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I can't remember what I said to Mr. Melbourne.
I meant to convey that the arrangement was made.on
behalf of the Court. At that time I had no idea that
the matter would hang on so long.
From whom did the suggestion that the A. & B.
Co., Ltd. should supply funds and provisions emanate?
The
Mr. Hodge volunteered to do it. It was during
the strike when it was impossible to get credit.
Company was running the Empress Stores and he said they
would supply. He did not see Mr. Melbourne about it.
Was it arranged that supply should be made by
the Company or by Mr. Hodge?
By the Company. The whole arrangement was
with the Company.
Did the Solicitors for the plaintiffs in the
actions know of and concur in the arrangement?
I believe the Solicitors were aware of the
arrangement and had no objection. Bruttons were
acting for the Captain and owners and I know they were
aware and concurred.
Was the arrangement reduced to writing?
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What were the precise terms?
That the Company should provide money for wages
for the Captain, Engineer and crew and food for them.
No arrangement was made about harbour dues.
advanced?
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Was anything agreed as to interest on money
Nothing was said about interest on money lent.
There would be a profit on the food supplied.
Were accounts submitted by the Co. to you or
the Registrar?
So far as I know the Company sent the account
for food to the Captain. No accounts were sent to
me, or, to my knowledge, to the Registrar.
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