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John Marshall et al

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Q;-  These gates were locked and there was defect with the chains?
 
Q;-  These gates were locked and there was defect with the chains?
 
A;-Well, it appears to me they were;  they told me the lock was broken and the chain was not.
 
A;-Well, it appears to me they were;  they told me the lock was broken and the chain was not.
 
 
Q;-  On October 15th?
 
Q;-  On October 15th?
 
 
A;-  It would be impossible because the footbrake,- is the the emergency brake you are speaking of?
 
A;-  It would be impossible because the footbrake,- is the the emergency brake you are speaking of?
 
 
Q;-Emergency? A;-  It would be impossible because in the ordinary circumstances it would not hold,-  the difference in diameter of a quarter of an inch.
 
Q;-Emergency? A;-  It would be impossible because in the ordinary circumstances it would not hold,-  the difference in diameter of a quarter of an inch.
 
 
Q;- It was done with the object just because it could be done cheap?
 
Q;- It was done with the object just because it could be done cheap?
 
 
A;-  The rear hind axle is not safe.
 
A;-  The rear hind axle is not safe.
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Q;-  Is the rear axle of the Winton stronger?
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A;-Yes, and I suppose the reason he replaced it was to get a full floating rear axle.
  
Q;-  Is the rear axle of the Winton stronger?
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#19  James Robert Robertson, clergyman, 827-34Avenue E.,South Vancouver,B.C. being duly sworn, saith;-
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I have no particular evidence of the case. I have been personally and somewhat closely connected with Mr Smith and his family.
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Mr Ladner;-  Just explain to the jury what kind of man Mr Smith was.
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A;- I have pleasure in testifying as to his extraordinary fine character all the years I have known him.  I first heard about him sabbath morning after the morning service.  I immediately thought there must be some complaint of carelessness.  I began to enquire who the driver of the car was, and as soon as I found out who the driver was, it occurred to me he was a temperance man, and perhaps I could bear testimony on behalf of the man.
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Q;- Have you ever ridden with mr smith on his jitney trips?
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A;- No.
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BC Archives GR-0431
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Box 10 File 4
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BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL.
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Inquistions/inquests conducted by coroners in British Columbia.

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109 -105- #18 Q;- These gates were locked and there was defect with the chains? A;-Well, it appears to me they were; they told me the lock was broken and the chain was not. Q;- On October 15th? A;- It would be impossible because the footbrake,- is the the emergency brake you are speaking of? Q;-Emergency? A;- It would be impossible because in the ordinary circumstances it would not hold,- the difference in diameter of a quarter of an inch. Q;- It was done with the object just because it could be done cheap? A;- The rear hind axle is not safe. Q;- Is the rear axle of the Winton stronger? A;-Yes, and I suppose the reason he replaced it was to get a full floating rear axle.

  1. 19 James Robert Robertson, clergyman, 827-34Avenue E.,South Vancouver,B.C. being duly sworn, saith;-

I have no particular evidence of the case. I have been personally and somewhat closely connected with Mr Smith and his family. Mr Ladner;- Just explain to the jury what kind of man Mr Smith was. A;- I have pleasure in testifying as to his extraordinary fine character all the years I have known him. I first heard about him sabbath morning after the morning service. I immediately thought there must be some complaint of carelessness. I began to enquire who the driver of the car was, and as soon as I found out who the driver was, it occurred to me he was a temperance man, and perhaps I could bear testimony on behalf of the man. Q;- Have you ever ridden with mr smith on his jitney trips? A;- No.

BC Archives GR-0431 Box 10 File 4

BRITISH COLUMBIA. ATTORNEY GENERAL. Inquistions/inquests conducted by coroners in British Columbia.