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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1968
Page
2
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Hobart reports allegations of eye fraud involving a $102,000 sum. Richard Arya Mattia, 23, faces court dates with payments and cheques connected to Purity Foot and Cooley Way. Trial, release details, and names such as Conley and Caples appear across the proceedings, with references to 1966 events and long-running charges.
In Canberra, court proceedings delay as six men face charges linked to thefts and assault. Jurors faced absence of key officials while police detail interviews and evidence in a series of cases including shop thefts from Community Wares Ltd and McCallum's. Local officials and detectives, including Constable Hobbie, outline investigations and potential ordinance amendments.
A man named Jovanovic pleaded guilty to unlawful assault on a woman. The judge noted the behaviour as outrageous and fined Mitchell $60 for fraud and resisting police. Several related cases were discussed, including appeals and wage claims. The proceedings mention liquor influence and other youths involved in the incident.
Crown witnesses described an account opened with a cheque and funds blocked by a series of valueless cheques totaling about $800,000. Keith Byron testified of conversations with William Millar and bank managers in a Queensland to Melbourne fraud inquiry, detailing how an alleged scheme used false names to access funds.
A 17th century style court report recounts Mathew Leonara Conroy’s death on January 30 with claims of injury and possible neglect. Meg Conroy accuses mismanagement by Henry Lott and others, while Lott’s defense cites misstatements and legal costs. Final remarks note mixed friendship and a disputed verdict, with costs awarded and representation by the Deputy Crown Solicitor’s office.
A Motorist struck a man in Melbourne and fled the scene. The driver’s vehicle collided with another party and led to a quick deejay court proceeding as witnesses described the chaotic event and its immediate aftermath.
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