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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1932
Page
4
Dr Night identified as author of The Dagger and Cord and The Shadow Crook with additional works including The Little Grey Woman. The list suggests a prolific pen name or alias connected to multiple titles in mystery and fantasy genres.
In a tense Australian crime drama excerpt, Inspector Westerton questions staff at a large house about the murder of Smithson, driver for Westerton’s household. The maid identifies a photograph of the dead man, while Frost and Frost’s guests discuss missing persons and possible motive as the inquest looms.
Inspector Frost and Westerton escort a constable to the Holmhurst gates as details emerge linking a grave misgiving to a digger’s plan. Westerton jokes off peril while Frost observes hidden clues in the Blaydes’ vicinity and recalls a murder tied to Rebyffour.
Gloucester Shire Council debates report on health and garbage, approves labour engagements via police, discusses unemployment relief grants of 500 pounds with 500 pounds loan at 3 percent, considers council labour exchange arrangements, and plans road, water and bridge work.
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