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Dugan Tries Escape From Sydney Gaol Pumphouse
Police recovered escapee Dugan after 64 hours, found in a pumphouse with a crystal radio, notes, clothing, a map, and fruit. He faces a magistrate at Long Bay Gaol on a life sentence escape charge. Detectives believe he was smuggled inside and planned to climb the outer wall.
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