ALLEGED BRIBERY

Hokitika Guardian, 9 February 1929, Page 5

ALLEGED BRIBERY

DIRECTOR'S EVIDENCE. (Australian I’rens Association). (United Service). , MELLOW! NJC. Fell. 8. At the Shepherd inquiry. Edward Khu’k. director of the Larkins Coy., examined, said he was shocked when Larkin told him what had occurred at Hinklers dinner between himself and Shenhcrd; also with what was supposed to have occurred at Camnhell .Jones’ house. Lark in had made notes of the converastions. and these were handed to witness some weeks afterwards. The Chairman. .Mr Drown : Did you form th" conclusion that certain hitrli- ■ placed officers were trying to get some kind, of consideration from vour comf ilia nv? , .J'- j,^., r k ; T had no reason to clount* what Larkin said was true. ]\j ,■ Brown: May 1 take.it that directors oT your company are supportinn Larkin? Flock : Yes. The- Chairman: Did you have any impressions that officers of the-Defence Department were open to accept bribes? . Floek • There were certain transactions that, on what Captain Larkin s;ii d were not above suspicion. rp| 1(> chairman; Did Larkin consult von or other directors about tbis matter up against the Leparlv' 111 Flack: No. directors were followed counsel’s address. The hearing was adjourned.