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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Aug 29, 1972

Page

3

Murder confession note found near body in Sydney case

A handwritten note near the victim’s body allegedly contains a confession to murder. Police say detective Thassey found the note on a dining room table in a flat once occupied by Miss Condon. Jees Minehan, 3 company director of Sydney, faces charges amid an alleged fatal assault and a linked car fire. The court heard statements from Sergeant Reader about the note and a separate will claiming the estate. The prosecution asserts Minehan intended cremation with Miss Condon. the case involves the earlier strangling and a death 18 days prior.

Thassey Pacel Morrow Condon MfcMahon’s Bart Jees John Mivehan Nomi Nydnep Condon Crown Hud Tne United States Fire Crown Promenter Stias Condountas Willy Sneha J. V. Reader Minehan Parage Arden Set Reader

Man charged with murder in car theft case

In Townsville Magistrate Court detectives testified Joseph Cummins 20 of Alwater murdered Silvano Mating during a car theft plot to obtain a new vehicle. The alleged crime followed a collision between Cummins and another driver near Rows River, with Mating's body later found in July, as details emerged at the hearing.

Nrisbane Pelige Ioman Tliwnstille Cyatt We Baireather Motwid Joseph Cummins Alwater Silvano Townsville M. G Jackson el Sot Fnebsum Surprise Tomasina Rows River

Man claims cyanide shown to governor at jail

In Central Court Sydney a man charged with murder testified that he had shown the Long Bay Jail governor cyanide hidden in a wall that could kill at least ten men. He described plans to use the poison to end his life after being told by others he would face execution. The court adjourned until tomorrow.

Sydney Central Court Long Bay Reginald John Varley Slakehurdt Alan David Burton Peakhurst Fowler Varley Supreme Court Burt Paton Burton Barton Tormorram

Two youths lose bail appeal in drug case

In Brisbane on Monday Justice Hart refused bail for Sid Starr a 21 year old schoolteacher and Don Karte 20 an unemployed man after a Supreme Court appeal. They were remanded to custody until September at Southport Magistrates Court on August 21 charged with possession of cannabis with intent to sell and alleged unlawfully obtained money. Both faced additional drug charges including cannabis and opium paraphernalia. The judge noted strong evidence of drug peddling and denied bail.

Brisbane Supreme Court Justice Hart Kiriazis Si Jed W. C. Lee Coolangatta

Nigerian Minister Arrives For Talks In Australia

Nigerian Federal Commissioner for External Affairs Dr Arikpo arrived in Australia for talks on expanding trade education and cultural exchanges. He will visit Papua New Guinea and New Zealand, meet senior Australian officials, and visit the College of Advanced Education in Canberra.

Sydney Nigeria Exteat Affairs Dr Arikpo Australia Arikpo New Guinea New Zealand Austlia de Atikps Canberra College of Advanced Fittstation S. Righarik Son Orberta College of Advanced Education Ub Senive Department At Foreign Amairs Alon Anthony Minster Bowen Me Peacock Meinourne

Union indecision may save Victoria 2m

The Victorian Government is expected to save about 2 million as unions delay decisions. A government offer to 52,000 blue-collar workers followed union hesitation over including State Electricity Commission and Gas and Fire workers. Various unions plan meetings to decide on accepting or seeking retrospectives and back-payments. The piece notes multiple union actions across Victoria and other states, with ongoing strikes and wage talks.

Melbourne State Electricity Commission and Gas and Fire Corporation Trader Hall Council Alan Sethe Pooh

Papua New Guinea to form independent national broadcasting authority

Papua New Guinea plans by year end to establish a national broadcasting authority modeled after the ABC. The authority would be independent and impartial and run government radio stations and PNG services of the ABC. The minister cited aims of unity and aligning with Commonwealth broadcasting provisions.

Papua National ‘Broadcasting Authority ABC Information and Extension Services Arek Howe

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