Detective Sergeant Richards Gathers Evidence to Convict McLeod

Detective Sergeant G. R. (Ron) Richards of the Perth police was sent to the Pilbara to gather evidence to convict McLeod.

Detective Sergeant Richards Gathers Evidence to Convict McLeod

Citation

Ron Richards to Commissioner of Police, 4 June 1946, SROWA, 1945/0800/260.

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McLeod Writes from the Port Hedland Lock-Up

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In the wake of this failed action, strike leaders began arranging for representatives from each station to come together for a meeting on 25 May. But, before this meeting could take place, McKenna, Dooley and McLeod were arrested. This letter was written by McLeod from the Port Hedland lock-up.