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Were you always aware of the existence of the
Record of Sales book?
Yes. This book was kept by the Bailiff. It
was not specified in the list of official books of the
S.C. as it is regarded as a departmental book rather
than as a book of account. Nothing is inserted under
the heading of net proceeds of sale until the money has
been received from the auctioneers.
Did you notice that from early in 1926 as much
as three months frequently elapsed between sale and
rendition of sales account?
No, I did not notice that. It is the duty of
the Bailiff to conduct all sales, to note the dates and
when the net proceeds are paid into Court. He is the only person who can check the auctioneer. He knows what
goods are to be sold, he should be represented at the
auction and should see that the proceeds of sale are paid
in. The Record book would not be produced to me without
demand.
When directions were signed by you for the
Treasurer to receive payments on sales what documents
were produced to you?
Cheques often come to me. The Bailiff receives
the cheque and notes the amount and pays over to the
shroff. The shroff makes out the direction order or one
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of the clerks does so to help him. The file would be
produced to me but not the book.
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Was the actual cash or cheque for payment in
produced to you?
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Cash would not be brought but cheques requiring
endorsement would. I would not see or count the cash,
but would see the endorsement on the writ and the
Treasury receipt.
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