CO129-535-5 N.I. Brewer- transcript of trial and evidence 1-1-1929 - 31-12-1931 — Page 8

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His Lordship to Mr. Fitzroy:

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Whe re was the Head Office?.

In the same building, my Lord. They ope ne d branches in Shekki and Canton and had their ad Office in Hong Kong.

As to these Promis-ory Wots. Are there a number of these?. Do they bear interest?.

Yes, my Lord, I believe they bear interest at 8%. Have any of these Promissory Notes been sued upon?. About two cases.

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Not by the Liqui dat or, I mean by the Bank?. (Mr. Brewer spoke to Mr. Fitzroy). Nothing was

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I am told, my Lord, of one account of $4,000.00 Did the Bank keep current accounts?. Yes, there were a few.

And did they issue che que s?.

Yes, my Lord.

(COURT ADJOURED).

( COURT KUSU1an 2.30 p.m.)

MIS3. GRACE EZRA sworn and examined by Mr. Fitzroy:-

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a stenographer in the employ of the Gove rrme nt?.

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On the 6th and 7th of Augu. t last year you we re

pre sent at the Surpeme Court on the Public Examina- tion of Mr. Brewer?.

I think that was the date.

You took a verbatim report of that examination?. Yes.

You made a transcription of it?.

Yes

Is that the transcription?. (Exhibit C.)

Yes.

I think there are a lot of small slips, which are corrections made by Mr. Brewer when he read it over?. Yes, he made them when he read it over.

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He signed that in your presence?.

Yes, this and a duplicate.

SYDNEY HAMPDEN ROSS sworn and examined by Mr. Fitzroy.

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HIS Lordship:

You have examined the books of the Inst one Banking Corporation Limited?.

Yes.

What amount of cash was there in the Company on the last day of May?.

That is not right. The question of the

Really it does not matter. amount of ready money does not matter. The facts are given by Mr. Brewer himself. The actual question is whether the books are represen ted in this Certificate or not.

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