A claim was made on behalf of the late Mr. W. Ford's estate for $982.
Mr. F. Ellis said that the particulars of the claim were set out in the list of elects which hed been filed with the affidavit which Mr. Ford made. Mr.
Ford's estate was being administered by the British Court, Mr. Dowell, of the Annexe Hotel, tated that Mr. Ford was in his employ and that he lost all his goods when the hotel was sacked. Mr. Ford had stated that he was thrown from one of the windows.
Mr. Wilkinson went through the list and allowed $580.50. He ordered that this money be paid to the credit of deceased's estate.
Mu, J. STEWART, Mr. Ellis represented Mr. Stewart, who claimed $3,236.40 for personal effects, medical attendance, money and personal injuries.
Mr. Stewart stated that he was living at the Annexe Hotel when the riot scarred. He had loft the police and baying sovereigns to take home andi.
forty in his box. After coming oat of hospital witness had no money to take home and he had lost all his property. For two months he was not fit to seek employment, bat after that period he joined the Water Police. Witness handed in Dr. Marshall's certificate.
Elbe said that Mr. Stewart was in a serious condition for some time as the result of the treatment he had received. Mr. Stewart received the worst injuries of anyone, with the exception of a Sikh policeman.
Mr. Wilkinson said he thought that wus the case. He allowed Tls. 400 for the personal injuries, $823 for effects. 440 lost, is. 50 towards obtaining Mr. Ellis's assistance which was Deessary in this case, $ 22.75 hospital The WE, Derald ant S. C. & C. Gazette, expenses, Ths 10 for the doctor, $ 60 for a watch and $ 10 for a gold ring. Total, $1,105,75 and Tle. 460.
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