TRUNK, wicker-work
CH1976.199
"Basket used in robbing mail between Adelaide & Albany". After stealing the contents of the Registered mail on board ship Ryall reentered the basket, on being landed at Albany, he was stood on his head and had to open it, and make his escape; being subsequently arrested near Albany with Trengrove. "Ryall & Trengrove" (Mail bag Robbers).
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1976.199 |
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| Accession Date: | 11 Jun 1976 |
Material
| Cane/Plant | cane |
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Measurement
| length | 1720mm |
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| width | 780mm |
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| height | 700mm |
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