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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Apr 26, 1968

Page

3

Abortion charges hearing continues Melbourne case details

The Melbourne court continued a hearing against Charles Kenneth Davidson aged 42 of East Melbourne on five counts of using an instrument to procure miscarriages and seven counts of accompanying to procure miscarriages. A 20 year old student teacher testified she was examined in July and offered to be rid of the pregnancy for $120 in cash, with instructions to return to the surgery. A South Yarra bank clerk said she gave money to a nurse upon arrival at the surgery and received a receipt. A young nursing sergeant fainted during a prior testimony. The hearing is set to resume tomorrow.

Charles Kenneth Davidon Hotham Street Melbourne RK Hudspeth G. Byrne de Davidson Byrne Davadgon Southy Blackbury Nuring Esier Br Davidson

Rise in Papua New Guinea liquor offences shocks officials

In Port Moresby and across Papua New Guinea the number of liquor related offences has surged since discriminatory drinking laws were repealed. Data show a sharp rise from 16 natives convicted in the 1962-63 year to 2,885 for the nine months to March 1966, with accusations linking drinking to theft and social hardship. Officials note urban growth and law changes affecting enforcement and club behavior across centers.

Port Moresby Papua-New Guinea Risen Papua New Guinea Crown Law Bart Moresby Port Morushy

Interior seeks new man for Territories Division head

The Department of the Interior seeks four first assistants to head its Territories Division. Salary listed at 10,300 with duties to direct operations of Northern Territory economic and social affairs. The division, created after reorganizing Territories, is led by RS Suitt with officials transferred from the Department of Territories.

Department of the Interior Iy Territories Gorson Northern Territory Department RS. Suitt de Inuty Department of Territories

Action against students over mock crucifixion protest

Melbourne report states university students faced actions after a mock crucifixion on campus. The Vice Chancellor said a decision would be made at the next meeting, while political figures criticized the incident and police may engage in talks with officials from New Zealand regarding related matters.

Melbourne Manish University University Council J. All. Matheson Henry Bole Senne Wellington Thur Necsus Hive Ely Tthe Commonwealth _Aluminium Rylsh Comorahon de Hongate New Zealand Alumnin Nea Marshal Australi Ic Pontinn Shel Manapauri

British Australia Run aims to expand shipping capacity

British container operators urged expansion of vessel capacity to cover Australia and New Zealand trade. The move targets broader Australasian shipping, with calls for a unified approach to meet rising demand and justify an extended Austra lo-New Zealand corridor.

Limits to dignb dairy plan vows minister says in NSW

Minister for Primary Industry Anthony told a meeting of dairy farmers in Eygple NSW that the Commonwealth Government’s 28 million dairy farm reconstruction package would not pressure farmers to stay. The plan aims to help marginal farmers leave or reduce incomes to create a larger, more economic dairy sector, with some resenting the option to exit.

Anthony Eygple Oren Nsw Nyisu Commonwealth Wtay Pla Sanyo Harte Ively Asha Ander Forni Primates Pata Sion

Government approves drought loans for Australian farmers

Melbourne reports the government has approved payments totaling 4,629,186 to support farmers facing drought. The aid aims to stabilize farming operations and help cover losses, with setters slated to receive funds in coming weeks.

Melbourne Mictariay

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