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Wolverhampton: Defalcations of Jesse Varley, Wolverhampton Council Accountant

Thu 29th March 2018 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm BST

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This evening’s talk is about an accountant, employed within the Education department of Wolverhampton Council, who defrauded the council.  What did he do, how did he do it and get away with it for so long?  Find out about Jesse Varley and how his crimes were discovered: this talk brings to life some of the archival material and documents detailing his downfall 100 years ago.

Speaker:  Frank Sharman

 

 

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Date:
Thu 29th March 2018
Time:
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm BST
Event Category:
Wolverhampton Meetings

Organiser

Penny Smith
Email
wolverhamptonclasses@midanc.uk

Venue

Wolverhampton
The Terry Harding Room, Perton Civic Centre, Church Road, Perton,
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire WV6 7PD United Kingdom
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