The judge of the court of trial may, and, if requested to do so by the Chief
Justice, shall, in case of any appeal or application for leave to appeal,
furnish to the registrar the judge's notes of the trial, and also a report,
giving the judge's opinion upon the case, or upon any point arising in the
case--
Provided that where shorthand notes have been taken in accordance with this
Act, a transcript of such notes may be furnished in lieu of such judge's
notes.