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I produce a list which has been prepared by
the First Bailiff. I cannot say whether this is accurate. (Copy handed to Mr. Dallin for check with his figures.)
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What books have been kept in the Registry recording transactions in respect of Distraint Sales? (1) "Record book" commencing 24th September 1925 (produced). This was kept by the First Bailiff. It is an 'official' book.
himself.
(2) Shroffs Cash Book. Kept by the shrofi
(3) Summary Distraint Account Book. This was kept by Tang Tat Hung, Interpreter.
sales?
Are Ledger Accounts kept in respect of such
No.
Amounts realized and paid out are noted on the file of the particular distraint. (Specimen produced). When direction for payment is given this is noted by the shroff on the file and initialled by
him.
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Do you regard the system as satisfactory?
No, but it was impossible to do more with only one ledger clerk.
Who was made by you responsible for the actual
keeping of the accounts?
The "Record" book was kept entirely by the First Bailiff. This book was always produced as
representing that the money had been paid in when the
heading "Net proceeds" was filled in. The shroffs
cash book was kept by the shroff and the summary by
Tang Tat Hung.
Who was made responsible for checking the
accuracy of the accounts?
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Mr. Melbourne. The "Record" book has been
produced to me several times.
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