Comments on: Pinched or Planted?

By: Richard Prew

Richard Prew — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 02:14:37 +0000

Could not put the book down till i had finished , unbelivable that so much could be overlooked, when so much is quite obvious to someone just by simply reading the evidence, one wonders what goes on . stay strong all will come out one day over a drink i guess.

By: Greg Blackmore

Greg Blackmore — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 01:30:18 +0000

Congratulations Sue on, what appears to be, a most complete record of events of which I was unaware until recently, having left the CQ region about 7 years ago.

In the early 1980’s, I was fortunate to have been involved, as an agent (with Lloyd Taylor & Co of Moura) with the sale of “Albeni” to Graeme and Sue McDonald and also the sale of “Cungelella” to the Allan, David and Mick Nobbs. Also, in conjunction with the late Rodney Scott, I was also involved in the sale of “Goodliffe” to the Speed family at around the same time.

Knowing the properties and some of the characters in the book has therefore made it all the more meaningful.

I am at a loss to understand that any of these families would have sufficient motive to steal cattle, given the size of their respective herds and holdings and the small numbers of cattle involved in the supposed crime.

The fact that the cattle were stolen from a small paddock in full view of the “Cungellella” homestead, albeit with calves freshly branded and then placed in paddocks on “Albeni” with the water turned off, beggars belief.

This could lead the reader to imagine that perhaps the second word in the books title is the most relevant.

Is it possible that these cattle could have been planted as a smoke screen to direct attention away from some other activity that may have been going on in the district, at the time?

By: Jo McKenzie (Joanne Day)

Jo McKenzie (Joanne Day) — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 12:07:08 +0000

I had to get one of your books today Sue after Jim’s phone call last night telling me that your book was “out’. Consequently did my shopping and the book has hardly left my hands. I had to take some time out to feed the chooks and the dog and even said to my husband Bruce’ you go to the party I’ve got a book to read’. I’m about half way through one one of the most personal, intense and powerful books that i have ever read. I wonder if Ken Strofeldt (Ken was the head of the Stock Squad when my dad reported cattle duffing at Mantuan in the sixties) has a copy yet…Good work and my best regards to you and Graeme,

By: jenni

jenni — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:36:36 +0000

You never know things like this can turn on anyone

By: Mike & Fiona Caffery

Mike & Fiona Caffery — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:10:04 +0000

Hi Graeme & Sue
Throughout the years we have had grapevine news, however had no idea of this going on. A fascinating read, written with sincerity. An implausible case, handled in a totally unprofessional manner. We commend you for your courage to bring such an injustice out into the open.
We pray there is someone out there who can rectify the wrongs by the authorities and perpetrators.
Kindest regards
Mike & Fiona Caffery

By: albeni

albeni — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 04:11:42 +0000

thanks Anne
Don’t know if i have another four years left in me to write another book.

Sue

By: Anne Sheales

Anne Sheales — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 09:43:18 +0000

An amazing story, brilliantly written. I’m with Bron and can’t wait for the sequel when the truth comes out. Let’s hope it is soon to put an end to this horrendous ordeal you and your family have all been through.

By: albeni

albeni — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:52:41 +0000

hopefully we will eventually get answers.
thank you Gail

By: Gail Nixon

Gail Nixon — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 23:04:25 +0000

Well written book that raises many questions.

By: albeni

albeni — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 21:31:46 +0000

thanks Sharon