The Poisoned Footy Player — Part Two
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When Sydney detectives confirm star Balmain rugby league player Bob Lulham has been poisoned with Thall-Rat, they begin an investigation that at first turns up few leads. A series of mysterious phone calls to the CIB keeps the police wondering until they finally make a shocking arrest. While the identification of the suspect is sensational, what emerges at the accused's commital hearing has jaws on the floor in 1950s Australia — as it would be today. For more: www.forgottenaustralia.com and www.facebook.com/forgottenoz   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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