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K. Note of Complaints made to the Commissionbbs. Nelson, Friday, 10th August, 1900. Frank McCormack complains of the food and clothing provided for inmates while he was at the school, up to four years and a half ago; also the punishment inflicted up to the same period ; also of excessive work. Thomas Lane complains of ill-treatment of his brother and himself; also of quality of food, flogging, and excessive work. William Boss stated that he had heard that Thomas Lynch, an inmate, had stated to two boys, named Quinn and Barrett, that Brother Wibertus had treated him indecently. Ross made no complaint. Was told to be in attendance in the morning of 11th August, when Lynch would be present.

By Authority : John Mackay, Government Printer, Wellington.—l9oo.

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