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He has not been to my place this year.

Mr Shelton Hooper:-

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When was the Inspector in your place lɛst ?

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I have been home in the country this year.

Mr Humphreys:-

But when he came the first time, he said "I am to open 5880

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an account with you, but afterwards I will send my ooolis". When was that ?

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The first moon of last year, at the beginning of

purchasing.

The Chairman :-

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Did he come by himself, or did he have somebody with is

him ?

I dont remember.

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When he told you that he was to buy those egge from you, was your brother there, too, did he hear what was said?

He was, he said it to my brother.

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And you heard him, did you ?

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The Chairman:-

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Was it then that he arranged to pay only teh cente a 5954

dozen for the egg# ↑

I dont know whether they bargained about the price, or

not.

What was the average price of eggs, last year ?

70 odd for a dollar.

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If an Inspector was getting so very cheap eggs from you,

why does he go somewhere else ?

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I dont know. He has not been for them.

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What sort of trouble could the Inspector have made for

you, if you refused to sell the eggs cheap 7

It was only one or two dozen.

Who is your landlord ?

Lau Hing.

Witness cautioned.

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PUBLIC RECORD OFFICE

Reference:-

C.O. 537

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