Wilson, Richard | Day 10

His testimony on Day 10 is listed as Richard Willson.

Received £3 from Mr Hayman and a sovereign (£1) from Mr Gibbons after the election. Questioned about money received from George Potts which he denied. Said there was another Wilson who was killed by a threshing machine that day who lived near Griffin Street.


Witness Type: Both Sides, Bribee

Other Days The Witness Was Called On: Day 9


Witness Testimony:

  • 12827.

    Witness recalled and examined. (Mr. Holl.) You were examined yesterday ? — Yes.

  • 12828.

    You got money from two people ? — Yes ; one was after the election.

  • 12829.

    Never mind about that, you got some money from Mr. George Potts, did you not ? — No.

  • 12830.

    Who from ? —Gibbons and W. Hayman.

  • 12831.

    You told us about Hayman yesterday ? — And Gibbons as well.

  • 12832.

    You got something from Mr. George Potts did you not ? — No.

  • 12833.

    Is there another Richard Wilson ? — There was another Wilson, but he was killed this morning by a threshing machine.

  • 12834.

    Was he a voter at the election ? — I believe he was.

  • 12835.

    Do you know his Christian name ? — I do not.

  • 12836.

    Where did he live ? — Somewhere about Griffin Street.