WHARF PILLAGING
Organised Ring At Work Startling Disclosures Likely (Rec. 9.30 p.m.) CANBERRA, May 30. A report by the Federal investigator tn Australian wharf pillaging alleges the existence of an organised ring of pillagers under the control of two Sydney firms. Members of the Police Force and Customs Department are understood to be implicated by the report, which claims enormous hauls by thoroughly organised groups. The vice-president of the executive council, Mr J. A. Beasley, has promised an immediate investigation of the allegations and startling disclosures are anticipated. An interesting feature of the investigator’s report is the revelation that individual wharf labourers are responsible for only a small amount of tlie annual pilfering.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CLVII, Issue 23215, 31 May 1945, Page 5
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113WHARF PILLAGING Timaru Herald, Volume CLVII, Issue 23215, 31 May 1945, Page 5
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