Dixon, Joseph | Day 8

Was called to testify twice and gave conflicting accounts to different examiners. On Day 8 testified to receiving £3 from Mr Lee and on Day 12 to receiving £3 from Mr Porter. On each occasion he denied receiving any other monies. Wasn’t listed in the index as being bribed by both sides.


Witness Type: Both Sides, Bribee

Party: Liberal

Other Days The Witness Was Called On: Day 12


Witness Testimony:

  • 8865.

    (Mr. Turner.) Where do you live ? — No. 9, Custom House Street.

  • 8866.

    What are you ? — A butcher.

  • 8867.

    Who did you receive your money from ? — Mr. Lee.

  • 8868.

    How much ? — 3L.

  • 8869.

    What for ? — To vote for the Liberal.

  • 8870.

    Did you vote for the liberal ? — Yes.

  • 8871.

    Did you receive anything else ? — Nothing else.