Minutes of previous meeting read and confirmed

Mr Graves intimated to the Commission that owing to the nature of his departmental duties as Commissioner of Customs he would be unable to attend the meetings, and he thought it therefore desirable that he should send in his resignation. At the request of the Chairman and other members Mr. Graves consented to continue to act.

Superintendent Winch called and examined with closed doors.

Constable McIntyre called and examined. In reference to the case of this witness, which had been referred to the Commission for their recommendation, it was moved by Mr. Dixon, seconded by Mr. Anderson—

Resolved —That, in the opinion of the Commission, the consideration of the case of Constable McIntyre does not come within the scope of their functions, down in the order of reference gazetted March 7th 1881.

Jas. Wallace called and examination proceeded with.

The Commission adjourned until the following day, at half-past Eleven o'clock a.m. 3/8/81

FRANCIS LONGMORE, Chairman.