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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1968
Page
8
Two prison escapees from Ararat Gaol who fled on January 17 and began a three week crime spree culminating in an armed robbery were each sentenced by Mr Justice Smith in the Criminal Court to 124 years in jail.
In Canberra court yesterday Justice Fox described Marti Nagle aged 24 a laborer and Stanley Brian aged 40 a fisherman as involved in a daylight robbery and attempted murder case. The two, once respected ACT Police Force members, allegedly used weapons to threaten victims. Mrs Love pleaded guilty to related charges as families faced the case and potential prison terms.
Report from Brisbane on an incident where a ketch sprang a leak prompting a freighter to rescue two women and two men. The court sentenced Mr Posie Smith and two others for crimes committed at sea, with parole hearings and minimum terms outlined for the involved sailors. The tale mentions Sydney and Cape Moretan as distant references in the proceedings.
Mr Justice Fox quashed a two months gaol sentence for Arnold Berres aged IX at Canberra Petty Sessions. The ruling found the conviction based on dubious links with reputed criminals and questioned the relevance of witnesses and the nature of Berres associations amid disputed testimonies and timing from October to February.
In the ACT courts, Justice Joske dismissed a boy's case alleging injuries from a fall in a store. The ruling involved a damages claim of 700 dollars to a woman, with the proceedings centering on responsibility for the incident and the alleged injuries.
A Melbourne girl who sat in front of vehicles and a tram outside the US Consulate on July 4 was granted a bond at Richmond Court. Christine Ann Sandford and Michael Dudley Hyde faced charges and adjournments followed as police and counsels detailed alleged offensive behaviour. The report notes a misdated, fragmentary account with several names and questionable events linked to the case.
Two brothers appeared before Mr Hermes SM on charges of resting arrest and hindering a policeman in the execution of his duty. They were threatened with contempt of court as evidence unfolded. The welfare officer and witnesses testified as the case proceeded in Canberra. The court heard that one brother faced multiple charges including traffic offences and that the judge warned against entering Japan. Crown Prosecutor MF A. Re Watron led the proceedings with the defense represented by Werres Therain.
A Maroubra man Kerry Jones was charged with possessing smelly ill heeled possums in a tea chest on June 21 and keeping them confined without exercise. RSPCA inspector said the possums were in filthy condition though none were seen by inspectors. Mr P Teece, SM, fined him £100 plus costs and ordered payment of £38.
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