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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1964
Page
4
Sydney report outlines a three party damages case over a 22 year old ex teacher injured in a Jenolan Caves crash. The plaintiff alleges severe paralysis and impairment from the crash, naming the driver and a passenger coach in a notable Australian legal history case.
A 38 year old theatre usher pleaded perjury in General Sessions on a divorce petition and was sentenced to several months in custody. The case involved alleged lies about adultery with evidence mounting, as Justice Sholl weighs the connections and possible retrial or further action.
A claim for £8000 damages for injuries from a traffic crash was heard in the Supreme Court before Mr Justice Bridge with continuance expected. Names and details of witnesses, alleged fault, and medical treatment appear in a dense, fragmented record of proceedings and testimonies.
Dr Forbes the Minister for the Army corrected last week estimates of the cost of a selective national service scheme. He said the cost would be about £40 million plus the army cost and that remaining details of the scheme would be set out next.
A Tasmania driver faced speeding charges near Cantberte after overtaking police, receiving a total fine of 36 pounds and a disqualification. Police noted speeds of 30 to 138 miles per hour with a hours-long incident action near Majura and Wikefield Avenues. The offender was granted time to pay fines but faced continued legal action for the remaining amounts.
A court session before Mr Justice Brn at the ACT Law Court commences 10 a.m. with proceedings by or involving Courtney Reid and Kew regarding traffic offences. The document appears to summarize a procedural listing or brief for the case.
A Greek migrant Neon Starutinis Neahtou, 45, of Cabramatta, Cabramatta, faced Central Court over a hand grenade found in his car on August 25. Police alleged the bomb was connected to a Greek community feud and had been planted. The accused, who refused bail, claimed he did not know how it entered his vehicle and planned to present evidence to show his lack of knowledge.
A Special Federal Court heard Jeson Lay Adney pleaded guilty to smuggling six transistor radios valued at 9 pounds while aboard a Sydney ship. Lambert, a business manager, claimed no prior convictions and said radios were bought for retarded children. Judge measured a fine of 150 pounds plus costs.
Last night three Department of District fire tenders raced from Canberra toward Farbatre Avenue and sped east. They reached Latta Road circling around to the west, then moved to guard the air and alert authorities as a possible aircraft threat near Canberra. Fire units then returned to base after confirming the scene was clear.
In the House last night, Mr Reynalds and Labor member Regnustdy urged re introduction of morning TV on Sydney stations. Hulme proposed a staggered return. most viewers welcomed morning programming after a long absence. The discussion noted many older viewers had relied on morning news and entertainment, while few retained interest in the current schedule.
London doctors warn that medicines can affect driving. Drivers on prescribed drugs should always consult their doctor before driving. Some medicines alter alertness and reaction time, posing hazards when used with alcohol or other drugs.
A spokesman for the Department of Works described the Scrivener Dam’s first normal operation as highly successful. Water released from Flapegate No 4 and Pen Jett overnight lowered levels while a large flow moved down the Matanglo Tint tributaries amid spring melt. Burfire and Burriniueh Gulf levels rose, with gauges showing increases and continued rises anticipated.
A Sydney court heard that a 44 year old man, charged with assault and carnal knowledge, was deemed fit to plead but mentally disordered. Mr Justice Clancy noted possible institutional care in Denmark and recommended deportation with a multi year prison term.
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