(9)
Q-You did not notice the effects of the flogging on that particular occasion? A-No, I did not.
Q -I think you have already said he was admitted to the hospital on the second occasion ?
A-He was admitted to the hospital.
Q-And I suppose he was discharged on the 12th May because his time was up? A---He was discharged on the 12th; his time expired.
Q-There was a second case, warden, in which a man died on the 2nd June. Do you remember that case?
A-I do, Sir.
Q-What was the name of that man?
A-WONG YAU.
Q-
When was he admitted to the Gaol?
A-On the 11th May.
Q-He was subjected to two floggings, was he not?
A-He was.
Q-On the 18th and 23rd May?
A-On the 18th May he received the first six.
Q-And on the 23rd he received twelve strokes?
A-He was reported on the 23rd, but not whipped on that day.
Q- On what day was he whipped?
A-He was whipped on the 25th.
Q-Were you present at both floggings?
A
-I was.
Q-What effect did the flogging of the 18th May have on him?
A-Nothing out of the way.
Q--Did it bring blood?
A-I cannot say.
Q-You were also present at the second flogging, I think you said, on the 25th May-within one week of the previous flogging?
A-I was.
Q-What led to the second flogging being inflicted?
A--Insubordination and refusing to do his task.
-What task was that?
A-Hard labour.
Q-Oakum picking, is that hard labour?
A-No, shot drill.
Q-Was a Justice present then?
A-Yes.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.