Appeal to the High Court

Newspaper article from the Melbourne Herald, 11 August 1934, with extensive report of Justice Starke's decision.

NAA: A1, 1936/4022 Part 2, p.21

The Department of the Interior file on Dhakiyarr's arrest, trial and appeal to the High Court contains many newspaper clippings.

Newspaper article from the Melbourne Herald, 11 August 1934, with an extensive report of Justice Starke's decision.

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High Court order releasing Dhakiyarr Wirrpanda, 8 November 1934.

NAA: A10074, 1934/47, pp.127–128

This order was filed with the Principal Registry (Melbourne), High Court of Australia.

High Court order releasing Dhakiyarr, 8 November 1934.

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Notice of Appeal, 12 September 1934.

NAA: A10074, 1934/47, pp.46, 47, 48

This notice was filed with the Principal Registry (Melbourne), High Court of Australia.

Notice of Appeal, 12 September 1934.

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Urgent letter from HC Brown to the Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department, 8 August 1934.

NAA: A432, 1934/1437, p.269

This letter was filed in an Attorney-General's Department file.

Urgent letter from HC Brown to the Secretary of the Attorney-General's Department, 8 August 1934.

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