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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Apr 14, 1973
Page
3
In Macquarie a resident complained of inability to buy a separate head gasket for a motor mower. The case involved hire purchase, delays in police release, and replacements after pressure from Voters' Voice. A manufacturer spokesman said a smaller gasket pad is available, avoiding the full set.
A Weston couple faced an eight month car loss after an insurance claim stalled until criminal charges against the other driver were resolved. The other driver was found guilty in December, but the car remained unrepaired or written off with no payment for the GIs until settlement.
In June Mrs J bought an Italian refrigerator from a Canberra retailer with assurances that spare parts were readily available. A plastic door component broke and another showed signs of failure. Service agents collected part details but weeks passed without replacements. Mrs J continued calling the agents and retailer amid a disagreement over responsibility.
A Canberra woman reported that in eight weeks an ACT Electricity Authority employee read her meter and cut power for the fourth time. The authority admitted a record of two calls to her but blamed a swapped address, sending a letter of apology. Voters Voice offered to assist, asking proof of identity and issue legitimacy.
In Canberra Petty Sessions, an 18 year old youth received a bond of 400 with 12 months good behaviour starting April 13 and 28 days to depart Australia after paying 33 in compensation for forged cheque offenses totaling 332.61. Separate cases included a man charged with indecent assault and rape, and a butcher fined for smoking in a meat preparation area, all heard before Mr Nicholl.
Two men, Milvoy Eskinja and Ivan Petrovic, both Downer residents, were fined 40 dollars plus 18.10 costs after pleading guilty to slaughtering pigs for food on May 31 in a non approved place. They did not attend court. Separately, Thomas Richard Warne, a Brisbane steel fixer, faced charges in Canberra for driving with a blood alcohol level at or above the legal limit and had his license suspended for nine months with a 250 dollar fine. He was remanded on another charge related to driving while disqualified to Tuesday rule completion, with bail granted to seek legal advice.
Mr Justice Fox approved a settlement of 3,169 plus costs in favor of Mr Pewet Anthony Humble of Woollum Crescent Rivers in a damage claim. The decision followed a lain for dam. The ruling grants payment to Humble and covers legal costs.
A Lebanese man identified as Odidho You nan, 27, died October 13 1972 from leg and chest wounds after a clash with Constable Bernard Aust in the Lebanese Embassy grounds at Woollahra Sydney. Police say You nan had been wanted for an alleged attempt to murder. The coroner heard details of the standoff and passport renewal request prior to the shooting.
In a Mag istrate's Court an accused youth was swapped by his twin as an identification test for a police witness. SM deemed the manoeuvre improper. Noel Haydon-Wood, 19, of Belmont, was fined 170 dollars for assaulting two officers, insulting language, wilful damage, and giving a false name. an escaping custody charge was dismissed.
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