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The Eldorado Motor Inn, at the northern end of town on the Stuart Highway, was not the only accommodation option in Tennant Creek, nor was it the best. However, at three o’clock in the morning, debating the pros and cons of where they should or shouldn’t stay was the last thing on the minds of Foley, Sam and Sarah. They needed sleep more than they needed to consider the comfort level of their accommodation. Besides, the police in Tennant Creek had a long-standing account with the Eldorado Motor Inn, and alternatives were never offered or considered.
The rooms, if somewhat dated in regard to the furnishings and in need of a fresh coat of paint, were quiet despite being situated on the highway. The beds were reasonably comfortable, and, it was what one might expect for a motel in an out
