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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 05, 1975
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a murder confession and police statement. The readable portions reference names, locations, and unclear actions, indicating a report on a confession and police remarks within a crime context. Specific details are incomplete due to garbled text.
The court awarded journalist Jack Alkopp damages totaling 12 050 for defamation from a Canberra News editorial. The case centered on allegations of incompetence and professional failings by the former editor and raised questions about editorial standards, with damages assessed across territories and tailored by region.
Fragmentary OCR shows a Marion court list with names such as Sinn teeta, Coxyg, Ryge, and Walrwren. Mentions dates and potential matches or case seating, but details are unclear due to unreadable text.
Senior officers including a major commander and his deputy resigned, citing personal reasons and disagreement with the Army's planned reorganisation. The resignations come as Melbourne and broader defense leadership faces changes after postings in Germany, Britain, India, and Cambodia, with Brigadier Smin and others noted among the career ranks.
The Commission of Inquiry into Fraser Island sand mining recommends deferring a decision on listing the island as part of the National Estate. The report cites environmental concerns, says current special conditions failed to protect the environment, and fears mining could significantly damage the island's ecology and social fabric.
A fragmentary report notes a hashish haul near Hartley described with garbled terms. The text mentions a drag in solid form and apparent entargied arrangements within compartments. Police involvement implied but details are unclear.
The Canberra Times reports organized road safety classes for children aged seven to nine by ACT Police and the Safety Council of the ACT. Sessions run at the Children's Trade Demonstration Centre Deakin during holidays from February to January, daily 9am to 2pm with limited enrollment and supervision by police. parents must attend with children. Enrollment requires completing the useful form and sending it to Safety PO Box 443 Canberra. The final session at the Canberra Public Library will close the safety campaign. other branches completed their programs.
A Canberra aid appeal story follows Anne C. struggling after personal losses and illness. Her income barely covers essentials, and she seeks help from The Smith Family to support herself and her son David during months of treatment and recovery. The Canberra Time appeal urges donations of two dollars or more, with receipts and acknowledgments.
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