Camels
Broome: Hill convicted in ‘camel wars’ trial
A former camel operator was found guilty of theft, burglar and damaging property after a four-day trial.
Broome: Camel wars trial continues
Today is the fourth and final day of the “camel wars” trial at Broome District Court.
Yesterday’s testimony included allegations of drug use, cruelty to camels, unpaid bills and unpaid worker’s entitlements by camel operators.
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Broome: Ex-lover’s testimony in camel wars trial
Broome District Court heard testimony from a camel ride operator’s ex-girlfriend yesterday.
She said she was present when the camel operator committed several acts of theft and sabotage against a rival.
The West Australian [read this story]
A rival who has since gone out of business in Broome also testified this week.
He now operates a camel ride business in Hervey Bay, Queensland.
Fraser Coast Chronicle [read this story]
Camel operators trade accusations in court
Camel rides operator Chris Hill appeared in Broome’s District Court yesterday.
Rival camel owners traded accusations of theft and sabotage during day one of a four-day trial.
The West Australian [read this story]
Broome: Camel man on trial
Cable Beach camels in 2003. Photo: Nachoman - au, Wikimedia.
Cable Beach camel man Chris Hill is on trial today in Broome Magistrate’s Court.
He is charged with burglary, stealing, and destroying property belonging to a rival camel ride operator.
Broome: Camel wars move to Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will hear a long running dispute between camel ride operators early next year.
This follows failed mediation attempts between two local businessmen over the ownership of Abdul Casley’s former business, Ships of the Desert.
Jarlmadangah: Camel tours
Sydney Morning Herald’s Craig Tansley recently took the camel tour of Jarlmadangah Aboriginal Community, near Derby.
Sydney Morning Herald [read this story]
Broome: Camel man carries anti-gas postcards
A protestor has loaded up his camel with 12,000 postcards for Prime Minister Julia Gillard. more »
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