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Forbes Advocate

Location

Forbes, New South Wales, Australia

Date

Mar 22, 1929

Page

6

Shadow Crook Traps Police Crew In Locked Room

In a tense night, Anderson recalls a masked intruder who moved unseen while he was gagged in a locked room. Mason and Branston suspect the Shadow Crook staged a ruse to trap reporters and officers, as the crowd discusses missing keys, hidden routes, and a staged blackout.

Anderson Branston Mason Clarke

Relieved by a key in the jack and a candle

The Inspector questions Anderson about a past night, noting he found the key after entering with a candle. Anderson explains he left his door unlocked for a couple of minutes to fetch cards, and returns to find someone touching his head as he didn’t yet relight the lights.

Branston Mason Andrews Swartz Smith Brown Collins Anderson Ant Clarke Brannton Night Star Phillip-street

Shadow Crook Confronts Mason and Journalists

In a tense doorway scene Branston taunts Detective Inspector Mason and the Long Room crew. The Shadow Crook holds power while Mason orders secrecy, allowing limited press details with strict control to avoid trouble from rivals and headquarters.

Branston Mason Mirror Shadow Crook Headquarters

The Shadow Crook Seeks Links in Stacey Carr Records

Inspector Mason contemplates a puzzling case linked to Stacey Carr the jewel thief as the Shadow Crook visits Police Headquarters. The tampered records and Carr's death in Bathurst Gaol Infirmary raise questions about a deeper connection and unspoken motives behind recent events.

Anderson Mason Stacey Carr Shadow Crook Man Carr Littte

Albion Hotel Reputation As One Of Best Conducted Establishments

The Albion bra the Reputation of being one of the Best Conducted and Moat Comfortable Hotels in the Weat.

Albion Weat

Lyosola Cure for Cough from Kennard Chemist

Lynsola offers a simple cough remedy marketed as highly effective. Advertised as easy to take with a two part bottle, offered by Kennard, Chemist on Lachlan Street.

Kennard Lachlan Street

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