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C. O. 9647

453

Queen's Regulations,

iRece Priz.

REGE 3 JUN 36/

The case was proved against one man after a remand to ascertain the bearing of the law, he was released by Mr. Innes as no consideration had been given for the liquor. (see enclosure No.1)

On this becoming known to me, I, by direction, wrote to W.W. Innes requesting that he would give me his reasons in official form, in order that the case might be put before H.E. the Governor.) (see enclosure, No. 2)

I have this afternoon received his reply that he declines to give his reasons for his refusal to convict.

As the matter is of importance to the public generally, I refer the case to you, enclosing the correspondence, in order that it may be definitely settled whether the Acts 16-17 Vic. hold in this Colony, and offenders can be prosecuted under them.

By the Act, the offence is "approaching H.M.'s Ships for the purpose of conveying liquor on board required." And proof of sale is not necessary.

As the Magistrate's letter of the 19th gives no reason for non-conviction, I ... judge

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C. O. 9647 453 Queen's Regulations, iRece Priz. REGE 3 JUN 36/ The case was proved against one man after a remand to ascertain the bearing of the law, he was released by Mr. Innes as no consideration had been given for the liquor. (see enclosure No.1) On this becoming known to me, I, by direction, wrote to W.W. Innes requesting that he would give me his reasons in official form, in order that the case might be put before H.E. the Governor.) (see enclosure, No. 2) I have this afternoon received his reply that he declines to give his reasons for his refusal to convict. As the matter is of importance to the public generally, I refer the case to you, enclosing the correspondence, in order that it may be definitely settled whether the Acts 16-17 Vic. hold in this Colony, and offenders can be prosecuted under them. By the Act, the offence is "approaching H.M.'s Ships for the purpose of conveying liquor on board required." And proof of sale is not necessary. As the Magistrate's letter of the 19th gives no reason for non-conviction, I ... judge
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C. 0. 9647 453 Queen's Regulations, iRece Priz. REGE 3 JUN 36/ The one 6 The -men casc was proved against hit after a remand to ascertain the bearing of the law, he was Innes as released released by Mr given no consideration had been for the liquor. (see exclone No1) On this becoming Known to me, I, sir, by direction, wrote to WW. Innes requesting Your that he would give me his official form, in order reasons that the case. might be put before It E. the Sovernst.) (see eveline, N. 2) I have this afternoon received his reply that be declines to give his reasons for his refusal to convict. As the matter is of importance to the A Het generally, I refer the case to you, Enclosing the correspondence, in order that may be definitely settled whether the Acts 16-17 Vic hold in this Colony, and offerriers can be prosecuted under them By the one the Act the offence is "approaching A HMV Ships for the purpose of conveying lequire on board required. and proof of sale is not As the Magistrate's letter of the 19. معيد tt gives no reason for non-conviction I саи лаб judge
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C. 0. 9647

453

Queen's Regulations,

iRece

Priz.

REGE 3 JUN 36/

The

one

6

The

-men

casc

was proved against

hit after

a remand to ascertain the

bearing of the law, he was

Innes

as

released

released by Mr

given

no consideration had been

for the liquor. (see exclone No1)

On this becoming Known to me, I, sir, by direction, wrote to WW. Innes requesting

Your

that he would give me his

official form,

in order

reasons

that the case.

might

be put before It E. the Sovernst.) (see eveline, N. 2)

I have this afternoon received his reply

that be declines to

give

his

reasons for his

refusal to convict.

As the matter is of importance to the

A

Het generally, I refer the case to

you, Enclosing the correspondence, in order that

may

be definitely settled whether the Acts 16-17 Vic hold in this Colony, and

offerriers can be prosecuted under them

By the

one

the Act the offence is "approaching A HMV Ships for the purpose of conveying

lequire on board

required.

and proof of sale is not

As the Magistrate's letter of the 19.

معيد

tt

gives

no reason for

non-conviction I

саи лаб

judge

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