CO129-341 - Acting Governor May Governor Lugard - 1907 [7-10] — Page 13

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(b) it appears from Mr. Brett's account that between the 1st of March, 1902, and the 2nd July, 1903, no less than $1,818.06 were paid into Mrs. Brett's Savings Bank Account and subsequently transferred to Mr. Brett's current account. No explanation whatever was offered by Inspector Brett to the Commission of these large credits to Mrs. Brett's account and the only explanation given in his letter of the 10th ultimo is that he won $850 at the Races in 1902 and 1903, and that at times his wife has had money sent to her.

6. These explanations are so unsatisfactory that I brought the matter before the Executive Council who advised that, in the absence of specific charges which could be formulated against Inspector Brett, the facts should be reported to Your Lordship with the recommendation that the Crown should dispense with the services of Inspector Brett who is manifestly a dishonest man.

7. I have accordingly to make such recommendation.

I have the honour to be,
My Lord,
Your Lordship's most obedient,
humble servant,
A. Maz
Officer Administering the Government.

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(b) it appears from Mr. Brett's account that between the 1st of March, 1902, and the 2nd July, 1903, no less than $1,818.06 were paid into Mrs. Brett's Savings Bank Account and subsequently transferred to Mr. Brett's current account. No explanation whatever was offered by Inspector Brett to the Commission of these large credits to Mrs. Brett's account and the only explanation given in his letter of the 10th ultimo is that he won $850 at the Races in 1902 and 1903, and that at times his wife has had money sent to her. 6. These explanations are so unsatisfactory that I brought the matter before the Executive Council who advised that, in the absence of specific charges which could be formulated against Inspector Brett, the facts should be reported to Your Lordship with the recommendation that the Crown should dispense with the services of Inspector Brett who is manifestly a dishonest man. 7. I have accordingly to make such recommendation. I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, A. Maz Officer Administering the Government.
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11 (b) it appears from Mr. Brett's account that between the 1st. of March, 1902, and the 2nd. July, 1903, no less than $1,818.06 were paid into Mrs. Brett's Savings Bank Account and aubsequently transferred to Mr. Brett's current account. No explanation whatever was offered by Inspector Brett to the Commission of these large credits to Mrs. Brett's account and the only explanation given in his letter of the 10th. ultimo is that he won $850 at the Races in 1902 and 1903, and that at times his wife has had money sent to her. 6. These explanations are so un- -satisfactory that I brought the matter before the Execut- -ive Council who advised that, in the absence of specific charges which could be formulated against Inspector Brett, the facts should be reported to Your Lordship with the recommendation that the Crown should dispense with the services of Inspector Brett who is manifestly a dishonest man. 7. recommendation. I have accordingly to make such I have the honour to be, My Lord, Your Lordship's most obedient, humble servant, Amaz Officer Administering the Govern- -ment.
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(b) it appears from Mr. Brett's account that between the

1st. of March, 1902, and the 2nd. July, 1903, no less than

$1,818.06 were paid into Mrs. Brett's Savings Bank Account

and aubsequently transferred to Mr. Brett's current

account. No explanation whatever was offered by Inspector

Brett to the Commission of these large credits to Mrs.

Brett's account and the only explanation given in his

letter of the 10th. ultimo is that he won $850 at the Races

in 1902 and 1903, and that at times his wife has had money

sent to her.

6.

These explanations are so un-

-satisfactory that I brought the matter before the Execut-

-ive Council who advised that, in the absence of specific

charges which could be formulated against Inspector Brett,

the facts should be reported to Your Lordship with the

recommendation that the Crown should dispense with the

services of Inspector Brett who is manifestly a dishonest

man.

7.

recommendation.

I have accordingly to make such

I have the honour to be,

My Lord,

Your Lordship's most obedient,

humble servant,

Amaz

Officer Administering the Govern-

-ment.

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