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Sercombe Smith:-

At the time he saw him

A.

He always has on uniform when he comes.

Mr Hewett:-

A.

Ir Sercombe Smith:-

Q.

Mr Hewett:-

r Atkinson:-

A.

Q. 326 Do you know which Sanitary District you are in? Are you in No 6 or No 9 District?

I have heard that it is number six.

Q. What is No 11 Bonham Strand, - is that in No 6 District?

Yes, Sir.

(To witness) And do you recognise Mr Kelly as being Inspector in charge of your District, and as being responsible to see your house is kept clean?

Yes.

And so, do we understand that if the Inspector of your District comes and tells you that he wants you to give him ham or beer, it is to your advantage to do it?

Yes.

Q. You think you must give presents to the Inspector? Is that what you mean?

A. Yes.

Q. And that if you don't, he can make it very troublesome for you, is that what you mean?

A. Yes.

Q. If you have to clear out your restaurant, perhaps for the best part of the day, does that mean a very great loss to you?

A. Yes.

Q. And so you lose a good deal of business, during that day?

I cannot carry on business.

And therefore, you think it is cheaper to pay for a dozen beer, or a ham, and save that loss?

A. Yes.

And therefore you do it?

Yes.

Have you ever been proceeded against by the Sanitary

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Sercombe Smith:- At the time he saw him A. He always has on uniform when he comes. Mr Hewett:- A. Ir Sercombe Smith:- Q. Mr Hewett:- r Atkinson:- A. Q. 326 Do you know which Sanitary District you are in? Are you in No 6 or No 9 District? I have heard that it is number six. Q. What is No 11 Bonham Strand, - is that in No 6 District? Yes, Sir. (To witness) And do you recognise Mr Kelly as being Inspector in charge of your District, and as being responsible to see your house is kept clean? Yes. And so, do we understand that if the Inspector of your District comes and tells you that he wants you to give him ham or beer, it is to your advantage to do it? Yes. Q. You think you must give presents to the Inspector? Is that what you mean? A. Yes. Q. And that if you don't, he can make it very troublesome for you, is that what you mean? A. Yes. Q. If you have to clear out your restaurant, perhaps for the best part of the day, does that mean a very great loss to you? A. Yes. Q. And so you lose a good deal of business, during that day? I cannot carry on business. And therefore, you think it is cheaper to pay for a dozen beer, or a ham, and save that loss? A. Yes. And therefore you do it? Yes. Have you ever been proceeded against by the Sanitary
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At the time he saw him 2

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Mr Hewett:-

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r Atkinson:-

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Q.

326

Do you know which Sanitary District you are in ↑ Are

you in No 6 or No 9 District ↑

I have heard that it is number six. Colwa

What is No 11 Bonham Strand, - is that in No 6

District ↑

Yes, Sir.

(To witness) And do you recognise Mr Kelly as being

Inspector in charge of your District, and as being

responsible to see your house is kept clean ↑

Yes.

And so, do we understand that if the Inspector of your

District comes and tells you that he wants you to give

him ham or beer, it is to your advantage to do it ?

Yes.

A.

Qo

You think you must give presents to the Inspector ?

Is that what you mean ?

A.

YOB.

Q.

And that if you dont, he can make it very troublesome

for you,

is that what you mean?

A.

Yes.

Q.

If you have to clear out your restaurant, perhaps for

the best part of the day, does that mean a very great

loss to you ?

A.

Yes.

A.

Q.

And so you lose a good deal of business, during that

day?

I cannot carry on business.

And therefore, you think it is cheaper to pay for a

dozen beer, or a ham, and save that loss ?

A.

Yes.

4 3 4

And therefore you do it ▼

Yes.

Have you ever been proceeded against by the Sanitary

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