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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 16, 1939
Page
5
In Sydney Tuesday Justice Bavin held that starting an engine and not releasing the gear can still be an attempt to move a car while intoxicated. John Belwyn Miler Croker was charged after trying to drive a car under liquor influence. The magistrate’s case was referred to the Supreme Court for guidance.
A string of misfortunes attributed to a native custom follows three workers as trucks crash and a quarry man is struck. A truck axle collapses after a trucker points a bone from an old skull, another worker is struck by a navvy, and later a lorry runs into an embankment. The next day the driver sees another worker and the pattern continues.
Samuel Rosenberg secretary of the Howard League of Prison Reform continues a hunger strike in Sydney to protest the planned execution of Trevor Kelly set for August 24. He reports weakness but will stay bed bound to support the vigil until a reprieve. The league plans to petition Prime Minister Menzies and seek a meeting, and a letter to Premier Mairi urges commutation to life imprisonment.
A director faced 40 charges of stealing various goods including electrical items and furniture. The alleged thefts totaled about £300 and involved goldfish and other items bought through Hollax Chemical Co. Pty. The director claimed the purchases were part of an advertising scheme and window display. police noted buyers were part of the alleged scheme.
Callane Watlam, 43, labourer, appeared at Cen-Police Court on a charge of carrying an unregistered firearm. Colle Collie claimed he threatened a patrol waggon driver with a weapon on the Moor. Constable MedMahon testified, and Collie said he would not injure anyone but pointed the cartridge at the officer before the arrest.
A historic opening marked the launch of Canberra High School with ceremonies and community observers present. The Interior Department showcased related facilities and defense of public space as part of the event.
The article reports state authorities ordering the closure of oil wells in Dallas Texas. It notes a 20 percent reduction and mentions actions by a maritime or energy commission. The piece references the entity involved as the issuing authority and indicates the closure affects several wells, with the process initiated last week by a governing body.
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