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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1964
Page
2
A man told Central Criminal Court he confessed to murder to prevent police from intimidating his wife. He said fear of police pressure led to the admission during today’s proceedings in Sydney on Tuesday.
Darwin court hears two men sue for £2000 over damage blamed on iron jawed white ants. Plaintiff John Ryan, a civil engineer, alleges ants chewed through a concrete Moor house causing doors, walls, and wiring to be destroyed forcing extensive repairs. Defense cites ongoing pest issues and damage across multiple structures.
The Crown accuses Guerin of murdering Mrs Sherwood using an electric shock. The hearing was adjourned while witnesses discuss late trading fines and house damages. Damages in related cases include £475 awarded to Mrs Gordie and her son for injuries from a 1962 accident.
The damages claim by Heikki Virenius against Frank Cananga mi was adjourned by consent by Justice Joske to February 9. The action arose from a collision at Stephen and Sherbrooke streets. Injuries included stumbles and strains. the claimant faced disrupted work and economic loss. The defence contested independent medical examination. The case moves to a later date.
Kerry Warwick Alfred Austin, 18, of Argenton, admitted 17 robberies totalling about £800 and three breaking and entering charges. His wife and baby accompanied him during the offences at a mint shop in Sydney area. The court heard 14 similar fences, and Judge Clapin sentenced him to 11 years in prison.
Total promotes car seat belts as life saving with claims of 80 percent reduction in serious injury and low prices with installation. Road Safety Council backs the benefits and 2 160 a year figure is cited as support. The belts conform to safety standards and are sold by a Total Dealer.
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