CRAFT CHARGES TRUE
CONCLUSION OF COMMISSION. FURTHER INQUIRY NEEDED. Bv Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright.’ (Received December 17, 11.25 p.m.) SYDNEY, December 17. The Royal Commission’s report' finds Cropley’s charges sustained, andpasses qevere comment on Alderman Walker. With regard to otk»r allegations, it points out that there is clear ground for - the. Government proceeding with investigations, hut it makes no recommendations as to what notion the Government should take in regard to the chargee proved'. , It points out there are strong grounds for further investigations.
W. F. Cropley, the lessee of a City Council property, alleged that overtures were made to him to pay £IOOO to certain aldermen, in order that a larger amount of compensation for the surrender of the lease might be forthcoming. During the inquiry other charges o' a similar nature were made against aldermen
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New Zealand Times, Volume LI, Issue 12015, 18 December 1924, Page 6
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