witness and judge
in a case where he
arrested a chinese woman, and sent
her to prison for a fortnight in
addition to
imposing
on
her a fine
of $100.
2.
Daily Press 30th Septe 1869.
upon
As the case was commented
in the local papers in 1869 and again in 1897, and as the official in question, Mr. Alfred Lister,
explained his conduct on the ground
that he was
Brothels were
afraid the Inspectors of
paid not to see and
hear too much, and as he makes other
statements that throw some
light upon the working of the Ordinance, I enclose
a
copy of Governor Sir Richard MacDonnells. minutes and Mr Lister's statements.
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For Your Lordship's information.
I also enclose a transcript
3.
of the proceedings from the Registrar
General's Court Book in which Mer
Lister's evidence signed by himself,
appears.
I have the honour to be,
My Lord, Your Lordship's Most Obedient
Humble Servant,
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