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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

7

Written statement dispute blocks evidence in ACT Supreme Court

In Canberra, Justice Simpson disallowed a written statement as evidence in the Commonwealth Investigation Service case. Howe, charged with attempting to steal timber, argued the document was unlawfully obtained. Howe admitted smashing items but denied intent to steal timber for a garage project.

Commonwealth Investigation Cers A.C.T. Supreme Court Simpson Jona Dvan Hows Dees i Caisata Meesa Commonwealth Investigation Service Stowe Howe Towns Crescent Turner Rul Otcers John Benjamin Prank Altreiefiieger Logethet Palenia Abegent Collins Howes Ofcern Ofice Pam McGregor Franklin Newcomber

Howe statements and police interrogation dispute spill into court

The transcript details Howe claiming a statement was used by the Comon Ligation office while McGregor and others disputed its accuracy. Howe alleges pressure and aggression during questioning, with miscommunication over its use in evidence. The judge ordered the statement withheld from the record pending further review.

Howe hGregor McGhenor Wilmot McGregor Ranahn McGregor Ini Collins

Clerk Fined For Driving While Under Influence

In Canberra Court of Petty Sessions Clerk Witnam from Acton Guest House was fined 120 for driving a motor vehicle while under the influence after pleading guilty. Stanley Abbott of Sainniie was fined 18 for similar charges. Walters absent, charge heard ex parte over alleged accelerator issue.

Alnal E Chaffey” Crescent Ainslie Canberra Walters aPolice

Wild Cab Ride Ends as Abductor Captured

Patrick Dillon a 25 year old factory worker abducted five people including Mas Shirley Nady during an all night ride in a stolen taxi. He claimed he released all unharmed and denied intent, but police captured him near a girlfriend’s home after the spree.

Per Give PeFeona Patrick Dillon Mas Shirley Naddy Miss Dillon Merion” Nelson Dhe Mge Rome Ditlon Poline

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