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EMPLOYEE’S DISMISSAL OUTS THROAT WHILE WATTING TO HAVE APPEAL HEARD. DIE® SOON AFTER. By; Telegraph.—Press Assn.—Copyright. (Received January 15, 7.50 p.m.) SYDNEY, January 15. There war. a sensational sequel to the dismissal cf three City Council employees in connection with the electrical equipment case. Jamee Oalla/i and the two ether men were waiting at the steps- of the Town Hall to be called before the conciliation committee which was ‘about to hear their appeals against dismissal and two detectives were chatting with them. Oallan suddenly drew* a razor from his pocket and cut his throat. He was rushed to hospital but died before reaching it. Oallan had fifteen years’, honourable service in th© council employment. He was of a highly nervous temperament.’ - : The secretary of his union says that Oallan and his two mates have a complete answer to the charge, the hearing of which was adjourned in view of th© tragic happening. ( Callan and two other employees of the Sydney City Corporation were dismissed beca use of an unauthorised supply of a large quantity of electrical equipment to a public park, i They were held tb be responsible for this but appealed. , \
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New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12038, 16 January 1925, Page 5
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195TRAGIC ENDING New Zealand Times, Volume LII, Issue 12038, 16 January 1925, Page 5
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