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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 11, 1931
Page
4
Inspector Thornton and constable shadow a shadowed pursuit as Roper moves toward Capri and Nash lies bound facing interrogation. Woolcroft and Jakes hold Karin and the girl in reserve while plans pivot to a hidden cellar showdown and a fresh bid to retrieve the missing dope.
An eyewitness recalls a large Aboriginal battle near Gratton, with forces from Gordon Brook and Yulgilbar opposing Grafton and the Lower Clarence. The narrative covers King Billy of Yulgithar, the preparation trek, the armed display, the duel between Grafton and Yulgilbar fighters, a treacherous stabbing, and the eventual outcome with the down-river and Grafton side claiming victory in a later engagement.
Two workmen chat as Ted notes a man in blue overalls is the bosom son waiting as a labourer. The remark “starting at the bottom and working his way” contrasts with “he started at the top and they pushed him down.” The dialogue ends with a cue to return the time will tell and a hint to go to H. Coote’s Shop.
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