CO129-515-1 Piracy- legal proceedings arising from sinking of S.S. 'IRENE' 18-1-1929 - 6-9-1929 — Page 100

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GOVERNMENT HOUSE,

HONGKONG. 30th January, 1929.

Sir,

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52837/28

Writ.

With reference to your despatch No.318 of

27th September, 1928, regarding the action brought in the Hong Kong Courts in respect of the loss of the S. S. "Irene", I have the honour to inform you that this action came on for trial on 17th January, 1929, when the action was dismissed with costs to be paid by the Plaintiffs.

(2) Statement of Claim.

(3) Statement of Defence.

A copy of the documents noted in the margin

4) Statement of Evidence of

Commodore.

(5) Judgment.

@br. 3-1

is enclosed.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient humble servant,

Copy of enclos only 6FQ 1-8.

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE

LIEUTENANT COLONEL L.C.M.S. AMERY, M.P.,

&C.,

&c.,

&c.

Governor, &c.

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