CO129-305 - Governor Sir Blake - 1901 [5-7] — Page 769

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in defraying my legal expenses.

D.

On the advice of my friends, for I was without the assistance of a lawyer, and considering the seriousness of my position I solicited subscriptions which would entitle me to engage Counsel for my defence.

E.

In doing this I was unaware that I committed any breach of the Colonial rules or Regulations.

F.

Subsequently when the charge against me was withdrawn I received from the Treasury a cheque covering the cost of my legal expenses, for which I was deeply grateful, I then refunded as many subscriptions as I was able to.

G.

In conclusion I respectfully submit and considering the great trouble I experienced and the unjust and shameful position I occupied when prosecuted on so serious a charge, incurred through an unfortunate mishap whilst zealously engaged in the execution of my duty that I should be granted compensation.

kind consideration.

I respectfully trust that this will have your

(2)

I have &c.,

(sd). J. Mills.

Inspector of Nuisances.

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763 in defraying my legal expenses. D. On the advice of my friends, for I was without the assistance of a lawyer, and considering the seriousness of my position I solicited subscriptions which would entitle me to engage Counsel for my defence. E. In doing this I was unaware that I committed any breach of the Colonial rules or Regulations. F. Subsequently when the charge against me was withdrawn I received from the Treasury a cheque covering the cost of my legal expenses, for which I was deeply grateful, I then refunded as many subscriptions as I was able to. G. In conclusion I respectfully submit and considering the great trouble I experienced and the unjust and shameful position I occupied when prosecuted on so serious a charge, incurred through an unfortunate mishap whilst zealously engaged in the execution of my duty that I should be granted compensation. kind consideration. I respectfully trust that this will have your (2) I have &c., (sd). J. Mills. Inspector of Nuisances.
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763 in defraying my legal expenses. D. On the advice of my friends, for I was without the assistance of a lawyer, and considering the seriousness of my position I solicited subsoriptions which would entitle me to engage Counsel for my defence. E. In doing this I was unaware that I committed any breach of the Colonial rules or Regulations. F. Subsequently when the charge against me was withdrawn I received from the Treasury a cheque covering the cost of my legal expenses, for which I was deeply grateful, I then refunded as many subscriptions as I was able to. G. In conclusion I respectfully submit and con- sidering the great trouble I experienced and the unjust and shameful position I occupied when prosecuted on so serious a charge, incurred through an unfortunate mishap whilst zealously engaged in the execution of my duty that I should be granted compensation. kind consideration. I respectfully trust that this will have your (2) I have &c., (sd). J.Mills. Inspector of Nuisances.
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in defraying my legal expenses.

D.

On the advice of my friends, for I was without

the assistance of a lawyer, and considering the seriousness of my position I solicited subsoriptions which would entitle me to engage Counsel for my defence.

E.

In doing this I was unaware that I committed

any breach of the Colonial rules or Regulations.

F.

Subsequently when the charge against me was withdrawn I received from the Treasury a cheque covering the cost of my legal expenses, for which I was deeply grateful, I then refunded as many subscriptions as I was able to.

G.

In conclusion I respectfully submit and con- sidering the great trouble I experienced and the unjust and shameful position I occupied when prosecuted on so serious a charge, incurred through an unfortunate mishap whilst zealously engaged in the execution of my duty that I should be granted

compensation.

kind consideration.

I respectfully trust that this will have your

(2)

I have &c.,

(sd). J.Mills.

Inspector of Nuisances.

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