THE TRUST CASE.
CABLEGRAM INCIDENT. SYDNEY, Aug. 27. Further reference to Mr H. P. Richmond’s cablegram to Mr Justice Long-lnnes’s associate concerning the proposed sale of the Trust Building was made in the Equity Court tod<l Mr David Maughan, K.C., who is not appearing for any party in the case, informed the Judge that apparently Mr Richmond had selected him to convey the exphinutory cablegiuin, as he knew him personally. Mr Richmond, in expressing liis regret, explained that the cablegram was sent in his absence as the result ol a mis understanding arising out of a longdistance telephone conversation between himself and liis office. In this conversation, on instructions from debenture-holders, he had authorised the sending of a cablegram to Sydney solicitors or counsel. Mr Maughan explained that Mr Richmond, who was a man of high standing and imbued with the highest traditions of liis profession, deeply regretted the incident. Mr Justice Long-] lines said he was sorry if the publicity given his remarks yesterday had caused Mr Richmond any distress.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 231, 28 August 1935, Page 7
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171THE TRUST CASE. Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 231, 28 August 1935, Page 7
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