Looking back at July 27, 1954
Over 100 people were questioned at Wollongong Police Station after a man was murdered on Wollongong Golf Links.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
$0/
(min cost $0)
or signup to continue reading
Charles Liolios, 52, known as Charlie the Greek had visited several hotels on the night of his death. Police were trying to find out more about his movements at 7pm.
The scientific section of the police department said they were hindered in reconstructing the crime scene as it had occurred on a large sand dune near the 17th tee, and wind may have blown over any tracks.
Detectives said they believed it was a sex crime and Liolios was robbed of a sum of money.
In other news, school teachers in New South Wales were given a salary boost. Wages were increased by a minimum of $52 a year, with most getting an increase of $78 a year.
The agreement covered all 16,000 male and female teachers in public schools.
The Illawarra Mercury takes a look back in our archives every day of the week. If there's a story from the past we should revisit, let us know at news@illawarramercury.com.au
