Woolcott Forbes On Trial in Sydney
SYDNEY, March 6. After many delays John Woolcott Forbes, once a prominent figure in Australian business, appeared in the Sydney Criminal Court, to-day for trial on nine charges involving forgery, uttering and falsification. He pleaded not guilty. Forbes was extradited from the United States to face indictments. The case has had a vast amount of publicity. The Crown Prosecutor . (Mr. T. C. Crawford, K.C.) alleged that Forbes had used forged share certificates representing £42,000 as security to raise advances. The case is proceeding.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 56, 9 March 1944, Page 7
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89Woolcott Forbes On Trial in Sydney Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 56, 9 March 1944, Page 7
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