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That is dialect accused speaks.
Swatow dialect.
On 9th July I interpreted on identification parade.
Same day I formally charged accused in presenos of S.I.O'Donovan. I read and explained charge and formally cautioned him in printed form.
He appeared to understand and elected to make a statement.
I recorded it word for word in Chinese.
I showed it to him and read it over to him.
He said it was correct and signed it in three names.
Ng Loi Yuen, Ng Yick Lam, Ng Yik San.
I produce statement. (Ext.10).
By Court. Ext.10.
Characters "Ng Yik San* on 70 are same as those on
I can't say if they are in the same hand or not.
Fraser puts in statement of accused to magistrate.
Close of Case for Crown.
Jury retire.
Lim submitɛ no case to answer.
Chargs of murder of Michael Pine.
Only evidence that of Mrs.Fairburn.
I rule against submission and direct that onɛe continue.
Jury return and answer tó nameɛ.
Ng Loi Yuen alias Ng Yik Lam, alias Ng Yik San having been duly informed of the three courses which he may elect from elects to . make statement from the dock.
I am not used to taking intoxicating liquore. On the day I had plenty of it and I don't know what happened to me afterwards. That is all that I have to say.
Lim for accused states that he has no witnesses to call.
Fraser addressen Court for Crown.
Court resumed at 2.p.m.
Aujourned to 2 p.u.
pd.A.D.A.kiacüregor.
$.3. 7.9.34.
Accused present in custody. Appearances as before.
Jurors all present and answer to names. Fraser continues address for Crown. Lim for accused addresses Court. Summing up.
Jury retire at 4.42 p.m.
✔ Jury return at 5.49p.m. and answer to names.
Jury retire at 6 p.m.
Jury return at 6.30 p.m. and answer to names.
Verdict :
Guilty unanimously.
Strong recommendation for mercy.
Allocutus.
Accused states:
I fell into nullah myself and was also hurt, my legs were swollen. I diäxx don't know what happened to me at all.
I have a grandmother at home in Swalow over 60 years old, and
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