CO129-584-14 Commutation of death sentences to life imprisonment. Includes 9 photographs depicting- [CN 3-42] Commutation of... 22-12-1939 - 17-9-1940 — Page 31

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In all the circumstances and having regard

to the fact that the murderous attack was a sudden

though certainly a severe and persistent one, and

that the condemed man's misunderstanding of the

land situation must have formed one of the most

potent motives for a member of an agricultural

community I think that this is a case in which Your

Excelleney might well exercise the power of clemency.

Copies of the notes of evidence and my

Charge to the Jury with the exhibits accompany this

Report.

I have the honour to be,

Your Excelleney's most obedient servant,

Damaggo

Chief Justice.

His Excellency,

The Governor.

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