Lewis, George Henry | Day 18

Hired by Sir Julian Goldsmid to act as his solicitor in preparation to petition the result of the by-election and the corrupt practices that had occurred. Was subsequently called to give evidence as Sir Julian’s solicitor at both the Petition and Corrupt Practices Trials.

Witness Type: Other, Petition witness

Party: Liberal

Other Days The Witness Was Called On: Day 6 | Day 16

Witness Testimony:

  • Statement.

    (Mr. George Lewis.) One of the Commissioners asked me to produce any letters which had passed between Sir Julian Goldsmid and myself, and I now produce the same. I was also asked, and was at the time unable to give the date, when Sir Julian Goldsmid called upon me, and I am now able to furnish you with it; it was upon the 20th May ; he came up on the 19th, and consulted, I believe, Mr Charles Russell, and one or two others, and called upon me on the morning of the 20th.

    (Mr. Jeune.) Do these exhaust all the papers ? — Yes.

    (Mr. Jeune.) Was not there the evidence taken of a man called Elliott ? — Yes. I have forgotten to bring it, together with the drafts that you asked for, and they shall be furnished to you.