The State Cabinet yesterday censured the conduct of the Police Department, but approved the conduct of the Commissioner of Police, Mr. MacKay, during ...
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The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), Sat 11 Jan 1941, Page 14
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