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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 09, 1969

Page

2

Hawke Wins Libel Suit Against The Independent

Perth report says ACTU president elect Robert James Lee Hawke will receive substantial damages from The Independent publishers after a Perth Supreme Court ruling. Hawke’s lawyers sought damages for character and reputation harm from an article titled Hawke Attacks. The case involved apologies and a retraction sought by Hawke and others in the press action.

Perth The ACTU Robert James Lee Hawke Independent

Trial for dangerous driving amid Canberra crash begins

Manon Borkowski, 59, a labourer from Finniss, faces a culpable driving charge in ACT Supreme Court. The trial, before Justice Smithers and a jury, centers on a Canberra Avenue collision where the car struck a oncoming vehicle, leaving witnesses and medical notes detailing the night’s events and injuries.

Manon Borkowski Finniss. Crescent Narrabundah Ust Justice Smithers ACT Supreme Court

Canberra youth fined for dangerous speed on foggy night

A dergoned Canberra youth, 18, pleaded guilty in the Canberra Court of Petty Sessions to driving dangerously at high speed to escape beams from a pursuing car. He was fined 140 dollars and disqualified for six months. Witnesses described weaving and speeding along Fyshwick and Canberra avenues with other drivers.

Paul Bak Kiashi Maureen Tiingtom Havig Jesse Manuka Canberra Avenue J ‘Aho MDOT McCrory Sinckdale Street Dickson Incor Laue House Canberra Fyshwick Yearey George Arien Derruma Road Queanbeyan W. Muirl O'Brien Cani Berra Jerrabomberre Avenue

Youth Sentenced After Public Drinking Plea

A Narrahundah High School graduate, John Charles Durr IK of Kenya Road Boorowa, was sentenced to six weeks in gaol with hard labour after pleading guilty to drinking liquor in a public place. He claimed drunkenness and returning home with his father. Also mentioned are civil suits and traffic-related cases in a court session before Mr Justice Ninamo and Mr Justice Fox, including claims by Arthur Powell Kenyon, Helen Kenyon, Rita Howley, and Geoffrey Gallagher, with penalties ranging to 900 dollars for a driving incident.

Narrahundah John Charles Durr IK Kenya Road Boorowa Canera Mr Dobson Durr Dore San Justice Ninamo Arthur Powell Kenyon Helen Elan Kenyon Muggs Way Red Hill Karl Kath Scrivener Street Im! Wysus Kable Flaud Rita May Howley Hampton Yarralumba Justice Fox Cora Gallagher Derck Street

Former railwayman seeks $50,000 damages in ACT Supreme Court

A former Commonwealth Railways worker sues for 50 000 alleging injuries from a railway accident. The claimant seeks compensation for fractures and hospital treatment after a collision on a line operated by Railways Commissioner. The case, before Mr Justice Nimmo, rests on fault related to railway operations and the incident occurred while employed.

Justice Nimmo ACT Supreme Court Jvas Canberra Albert Robertras Canyenay Jis Y Commonwealth Hans Ager Prince Henry Mrt Paleyfick Crosvin Railways-Commivinne

Walling Obstacles Hit by Empty Fragments

A hazy fragment item notes a wall like obstruction amid unclear phrases. No person or place stands out clearly, leaving a brief, uncertain snapshot of a disrupted report with limited readable facts.

Charge returns as court logs reveal multiple breaches

The Canberra Petty Sessions heard a string of cases. Colin Walker of Peakhurst admitted indecent language and faced disqualification and a fine after a disputed mobility charge. Five Murphyores directors faced charges under the Companies Ordinance for alleged breaches. The court also noted possible amendments and ongoing proceedings against other named parties.

Canberra Yestern Day Murphyores ‘Ee Dobson Limited James Patrick Murphy Codgen Nsw Thomas Joseph Murphy Mayhes Street Labor Alley R. Hiscock Crasti Cruninee Authonsing Caiherrs N. Summers Crawnwe Fm Walker

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