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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 17, 1957

Page

7

Drink Case Dismisses Driving Under Influence Charges

Vincent Thomas of Killard Street Queanbeyan faced a drink driving case dismissed by Mr F C P Keane S M. The judge noted potential influence from racegoers and police testimony found no damage to Koppman’s car. Witnesses at the Oyster Grill described four people sharing two beer bottles and a full dinner prior to the incident.

F.C. P. Keane S.M Scharge Vincent Thomas Killard Street Queanbeyan Kop Keane Evi Koppman D. Crossin Wood Osborne Oyster Grill Edgar Edward

Public Mischief Charge Against Engineer Over False Drowning Claim

Allen Robert Charles fond, a motor engineer from Pirie Street Adelaide, was charged at Jurenaville on August 10, 188 with public mischief for falsely claiming he had been drowned in the River Torrens. The deception allegedly wasted police time and resources by summoning officers to search for him or his body.

Fond Allen Robert Charles Fed Pirie Street Adelaide Jurenaville Torrens Todd South Autralia

Trapped Boy Rescued After Severe Road Incident

A boy became jammed under a running board and dragged about five yards before rescuers freed him using two jacks. He faced painful injuries but survived the ordeal.

Man Accused Of Attack With Kitchen Knife

A man named Richards allegedly attacked Staples with a white handled knife after demanding supper. Staples sustaining a throat cut reports Richards entered the hut and threatened to chop his throat before fleeing as police were summoned.

Canberra Staples Richards Pat mi Sepets

Most Frustrating U.N. General Assembly Ends

Diplomats from 82 nations prepared homeward trips after what some called the most frustrating General Assembly in history. One Western delegate quipped its value lay in ending on time as the session closed on Saturday night in New York.

New York A.ap Reuter General Assembly U.N World Forum

Canadian Wheat Praised by Wheat Board Minister

The Minister for Wheat Board praised Canadian wheat on Saturday in a statement about importing Canadian wheat to meet needs in New South Wales and Queensland. He called the move a sounder option for the market.

Mr. McMahon Wheat Board New South Wales Queensland

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