CO129-077 - Sir Robinson - 1860 [1-6] — Page 309

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"manner in which these alleged private

resources were

acquired, it would seem

to be impossible to give credence to Mr

Gunthorpe's unsupported assertion that

the monies unaccounted

paix

6 for

over to Mr. Newman.

It will

were

therefore become necessary

for the Excentive Connoil to investigate

the case thoroughlin

thoroughly, and having done so to advise the Governor- pet whether Mr. Gunthorpe has acted in such a manner

as to merit suspension,- and 2ndly -

in the event of

an answer in the affirmative

whether the case will be met by simply

dismissal from the service, or seem to call

in addition for a criminal prosecution ? "

(Signed) "H. G. R.R."

"7th April, 1860."

*

the

299

following persons were examined:

by the Council : -

Mr Gunthorpe

Mr Rubery, Accountant in the-

Colonial Greasury.

Mr Levy, clerk in Auditor General's

Office..

Mr Douglas Lapraik, who was -

It was

allowed to attend the Council on

behalf of Mr Gunthorpe -

was proved to the satisfaction of the founcil, that the sum of #900 was

paid to

Mr Gunthorpe for Emigration Brokers Licenses, while he had charge of the Harbour Master's Department.

these receipts

That no entries of these