THREE WEEKS’ LIBERTY
Prison Escapee HODGSON'S RECAPTURE. (l'e r Press Association). AUCKLAND. May 17. The last of three j.’risoners who escaped from Waikune prison sub camp at Whisky Creek, 16 miles south of Turangi, Lake Taupo, on April 21, Basil Hodgson, agi'.'l 26, was arrested in Hobson Street, about niid-day. It is believed Hodgson, who has been at large for over three weeks, arrived at Auckland hist Friday. Members of the detective, force were engaged searching for him during the weekend. Not until to-day was he seen in tlie street. He offered no resistance, when accosted by detectives. lie will appear at the I’olieo Court on a charge "I eseaping custody.
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Grey River Argus, 16 May 1933, Page 3
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