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Former National Trust boss charged with theft
Filed: Mar 23, 2026 at 4:01 AM ET
Summary: Matthew Paul Smithies faces charges for allegedly stealing $140,000 worth of goods from the National Trust.
WHO: Matthew Paul Smithies
WHAT: charged with theft
WHEN: Mar 23, 2026 at 3:40 AM ET
WHERE: Tasmania
WHY: alleged thefts from his workplace
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