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It is attempted to explain the case. The case of the implied want of leave in the Examination of the provisions (the Emigration Office) is a contractual...

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Their evidence can only be accepted as free from bias, but hardly...

As it was stated by the Coroner at Dunedin at the request of the Chinese, the available evidence was so badly translated and defective that it was almost impossible to rely on it, and there is no alternative but to accept the Empire's evidence as the best that can be obtained.

I do not, however, think it so entirely exculpates the Immigration Officer H. Hory on his...

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Hong Kong & New Zealand

It is attempted to explain the case. The case of the implied want of leave in the Examination of the provisions (the Emigration Office) is examined by an examination of contracts.

14. The surplus Indian labour

Their evidence can only be accepted as free from bias, but hardly reliable.

As it was stated by the Coroner at Dunedin at the request of the Chinese, the available evidence was so badly translated and defective that it was almost impossible to rely on it; there is no alternative but to accept the Empire's evidence as the best that can be obtained.

I do not, however, think it entirely exculpates the Immigration Officer H. Hory on his behalf.

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Hong Kong & New Zealand

It is attempted to explain the case. The case of the implied want of leave in the Examination of the provisions (the Emigration Office) is examined by an examination of contracts.

14. The surplus Indian labour

Their evidence can only be accepted as free from bias, but hardly reliable.

As it was stated by the Coroner at Dunedin at the request of the Chinese, the available evidence was so badly translated and defective that it was almost impossible to rely on it; there is no alternative but to accept the Empire's evidence as the best that can be obtained.

I do not, however, think it entirely exculpates the Immigration Officer H. Hory on his behalf.

W. demanded by M. Caim who was acting for M. Themiell, the Remitt

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