Ipswich City Council is set to auction off a collection of sporting memorabilia, fine wines, and historical curiosities today that have been alleged to have been collected during the former council’s tenure likely using public funds.
The former council was disbanded over corruption, fraud and misconduct in 2018 with former mayor Paul Pissale found guilty of extortion and sentenced to two years in prison in 2019.
191 sporting items are part of the auction including a boxing glove signed by Muhammad Ali, a tennis racket signed by Ash Barty and a cricket bat signed by Don Bradman; the collection being worth upwards of $53,000.
The money recouped from the auction is to be used in a community development grant for the public