CO129-508-5 Supreme Court of Hong Kong- slackness of registry accounting methods 28-10-1927 - 23-4-1928 — Page 116

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Mr. Hill. First Bailiff.

The s.s. "Ling Nam" was seized under order

of the Court on 4.5.25?

ship?

Yes.

who obtained that order?

The Hong Kong & Whampoa Dock Co., Ltd.

What actions were then pending against the

Only that of the Dock Co. but subsequently

the A.P.C. and several others started actions. There

were also actions by the master and crew.

What was the first arrangement made for

maintenance and safe custody of the ship after seizure?

The first arrangement made was for the

A.P.C. and the Dock Co. to put up $2,068.26 for wages

for the crew - I think this was to cover from June

18th to July 17th, 1925. Nothing had been paid for

the period 4th May to 18th June. The $2,068.26 was

paid to me on 7.7.25 and paid by me to the crew. The

master retained the portgage bill.

Was the then Registrar consulted with regard

to this arrangement?

Mr. Melbourne was consulted by Capt. Weston

and myself and an assistant from the A.P.C. with

regard to this arrangement.

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Were further funds forthcoming after the

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No further funds were forthcoming.

Auctioneering and Brokering Co., Ltd. were doing the Court work and they arranged to supply funds for maintenance and provide provisions. Mr. Melbourne was seen by me with reference to that arrangement. Did you inform him fully of the position?

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