Correspondence with the Colonial Secretary's Office

Milo, after declaration made in terms of Section 1 of 40 Vic. 10 - saith My name is Milo. I am a native trooper. I am a native of the country between St George's Bridge and Roma in the Colony of Queensland

I know Constable Goodacre. I remember going to Defendant's hotel with Goodacre, I think 3 days ago. (Defendant admits date) I had a two shillings with me, and an empty bottle. I went in straight to defendant's house into the Bar. I said "Please Mr. Nock "fill this little bottle with Rum for two shillings"

I handed bottle to Mr. Nock and got it back from Nock, there was something in the bottle when I got it back. I did not taste it. I gave Mr. Nock the two shillings.

It was a little bottle with red wax on it like Ex. A. I put the bottle in my coat and went outside and gave it to Goodacre. I had only one bottle.

[left margin] Xd. by Defdt.} When I got the grog, Goodacre was standing in front of the Bar. I dont [sic] understand the meaning of the word perjury.

(Sigd.) Milo his X mark

Witness} Henry McCosker

Sigd. R.A. Ranking P.M.

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Henry McCosker sworn saith I am a Sergt of Police on duty in Blackall where I have been about a fortnight. Since my arrival here various complaints have been made about Aboriginals being supplied with grog by publicans.

In consequence of which complaints the Bench at Annual Meeting on 17th April last, caused one publican to be cautioned on subject.

The Bench then expressed a strong opinion on the matter, in consequence of which I was instructed to take steps in the matter and have it stopped. On 20th inst. I instructed Constable Goodacre to endeavour to make a case of supplying grog to Aboriginals.

There was nothing said to Goodacre about going particularly to Mr Nock's hotel, - he was to use his own discretion and get the case by fair means.

[left margin] X S. by defdt I call the means employed, fair means. (sigd) Henry McCosker. Surat sigd R. A. Ranking P.M. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [centred] Defence

The Defendant declines to give evidence but calls: Frank Harvey sworn saith I am in Defdt's employ. I know of my own knowledge that defendant has upon more than one occasion given strict orders not to supply liquor to Aboriginals. I have known Defendant on several occasions to refuse to supply Aboriginals.

I look at witness Milo, - I could mistake him for a South Sea Islander if dressed up in gaudy dress. sigd Frank Harvey Surat sgd R. A. Ranking P.M. 4

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