A PLUCKY CONSTABLE.
A NEW ZEALANDER’S BRAVERY. * IMMEDIATE PROMOTION. United Press Association Copyr.lv.ht SYDNEY, April 2. According to the police Mr. Sinclair’s assailant has been recognised by finger print as John Frederick Crook, or Broke, a recent arrival from New. Zealand.' There are several convictions against him. Constable Gates, who showed such pluck, and was so badly handled when arresting the prisoner, is also a New Zealander. Constable Gates received immediate promotion as a reward for bravery.
fMr. Sinclair’s house at North Sydney was entered by a burglar, who was captured after a fierce resistance.]
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2467, 3 April 1909, Page 5
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95A PLUCKY CONSTABLE. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2467, 3 April 1909, Page 5
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