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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Jun 10, 1954
Page
4
Detective W L Hockee testifies about an incident on May 29 in an urban district. He describes a confrontation with John Joseph and the suspect’s replies as officers confront alleged statements and potential evidence at the hospital and later inquiries.
Patteson House staged Play Day in Happy Hall with children’s acts. Gipsy Gay tale by Patteson Mouse won first, West on House second, Selwyn House third. Dame Durden and Dame Durden’s School featured Pam ila Gatenby as queen and Coralie Seenes as Dame Durden, with Coralie delivering a terrifying portrayal while Margaret portrayed Tip Tite.
A court heard several youths, all under 21, admitted to unlawfully being in a hotel bar. James Brigden and Colin Dearness faced fines and short imprisonment for drinking in the Commonwealth and Exchange hotels. Patrick Hunt also pleaded guilty for similar conduct, with penalties including fines and brief jail time.
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