DEFALCATIONS
IN kIGH COMMISSIONERS OFFICE TWO 'OJ&fdIALS IMPLICATED; l '-'< (Ptr Press Association — Copyright.) WEQLiXJNGTON, October 5. Questioned regarding rumours of defalcations in the office of the High Coffiinissioner, Hon. Geo. Forbes stated that he regretted that cabled advi<Se\ had been received from Mr Downie Stewart to the effect that 'tjlisappropriations of public money 'Were ! , found as the result of a review of the work' in the High Commission--fer’s- office, by Mr Park, secretary to the-Treasury. Two responsible officers were reported to be implicated, and the question of criminal proceedings Was now; under consideration. ’ •-i • Until this' matter was settled, he hot prepared to give further information. Mr Stewart added that no 'blame whatever was attributable to the' -s High Commissioner (Sir Thomas. 'Wilford), personally.
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Hokitika Guardian, 5 October 1932, Page 6
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