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Newspaper
Cloncurry Advocate
Location
Cloncurry, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jul 23, 1948
Page
2
The notice lists wardrobes with sliding drawers and shelves, wall fittings, and a range of furniture pieces alongside metalwork and tools. It mentions prices in old currency, including dinnerware, knives, razors, wrenches, and hardware components, all described in a catalog style with brands and measurements.
A Brazilian man aged 38 forged a seizure of 160,000 pounds by deceiving Philadelphia underwriters and a foreman into approving a shipment of paintings. The faked crates bore two liners, with a total value claimed at 68 800 pounds, while the real cargo was counterfeit. The plan unraveled when inspectors found identical Old Masters and modern works, revealing the crate damage and forged insurance premium payment.
Investigators consider withholding insurance payment after discovering discrepancies involving supposed crates of did Masters and improper shipping. No dealer contracted for delivery or disposal, and Brazilian suspect left ship with dubious timing and tampered cargo, raising doubts about the voyage.
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