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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Dec 10, 1969
Page
4
In Sydney a magistrate praised a mother for reporting her son. The youth was sentenced to three months hard labor and fined 4 for selling and possessing restricted drugs. The ruling followed quarter sessions addressing breaking entering and stealing charges.
A Yass public meeting heard Terry Whitby pledging most Woollenwealth festival proceeds to hospital appeals. Mr Burns noted Whitby’s mother hoped the fund would aid hospital care while 20 percent would cover meals and pool repairs, with 80 percent directed to the hospital. The gathering praised Mrs Whitby for her clear thinking and urged support.
Slim estate details emerge from Sydney court where ex chairman of J v Whitby admits guilt in an estate worth 1 045 194. The probe cites stolen wills drugs and a radio among items, with bequests and restricted substances involved. Administered to Bowral, the case notes a August death and commitments to Presbyterian homes.
Mr Justice Smithers forecast a substantial period without a driving licence for Marian Borkowski after a jury found him guilty of culpable driving in a collision near Narrabundah. The judge deferred sentence, releasing Borkowski on bond, warning he must avoid liquor when driving in future.
An 18 year old was fined 40 dollars after biting a Canberra policeman and ripping his tie while being held in a Lyneham cell. The incident, reported by magistrate Dobson, occurred on October 15 with a bond set at 100 dollars for two years. Also in court two men faced assault charges and others were jailed for thefts including a sewing machine and clothing from Civic Centre.
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