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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1939

Page

2

Canberra Court Proceedings Weakened by Mental Health Questioning

In Canberra yesterday William Marahell faced charges of a minor assault on a female. proceedings were withdrawn after a mental health note. Ronald Cole paid fines for failing to keep a vehicle on the left footpath, and Edwin Grant sought driver’s licence clearance with prior traffic breach conviction noted. George Worth’s qualification bid was refused amid drunken-eating and prior disqualification, while Roy Ayoub received three days’ imprisonment for theft relating to shots valued at 12/10. details include witness testimonies about shoes and a bus ride touching Kingston and Rossbogg.

William James Marahell Nyne Canberra Court Yeaterday Godsburn J. M. Mills Canberra Ronald Cole Defandant Sergi Bailey Cyellat Edwin Grant Lapourers Amalie KS Bailey Quer George Henry ‘Worth Alnal Sergt. Bailey Ghana North Roy Ayoub Leo Kershaw BD. Mackay L. Kershaw Act Wilkes Ayoub Rossbogg Sydney Canborni Causeway Bos Acta Holt Kingston Doardel Howl Kingston Airlie Ted Wik Bernard Kelly Kinally Kingston Sleerier Mayrat

Russian youth jailed for hospital abuse in Sydney

Acting Judge Sluduart sentenced a 10 to 14 month term for a Russian youth who assaulted a hospital guest and stole items. The defendant was described as previously offending, abusing the hospitality he received in this country and showing contempt for authorities.

Sydney Sluduart Siay Jim Wal Genre Megally Scar W Bleyrie

Inilingestion Mr oM thmbh letter to local editor

A reader from 120 East Street, Bromptin KA, writes gratitude for a medical product. He claims regular use of Dr toes Talan Hoot Pile offers relief and asks for continued access. He notes meal times and routine, expressing satisfaction with the product.

East Street Bromptin

Magistrate censures Ar O Kelly over unpaid award wages

In Canberra Court Judge M J Ryan sharply criticized Ar Patrick O Kelly for underpaying a worker. O Kelly, cafe proprietor of Muruke, was fined 7 pounds 10 shillings including costs 10/8 for failing to pay the then current award rate for an employee aged over 21. The case, linked to a prior incident, saw the magistrate admonish O Kelly against sending letters to the court and demanded proper conduct in future wage matters.

Canberra M. J. Ryan Patrick O'Kelly Magiatrate Tollow Mr. Fynn Magiatrate O'Kally J. M. Mills Charlas O'Kelly Muruke Bev Parson Lly O'Kelly Tim Eragenema Blakely CW. Davies Iaine MiNle Japan Iinde Enaia Ryan Wala Mtr Davies Davion

False declarations in licence application case

James Jae Mun McGuire an engineer of Canberra faced trial for two counts of making false statements in a statutory declaration under the Commonwealth act. The case cites Adelaide convictions, the defense noting prior omissions were admitted. magistrate committed him to Supreme Court in January on a bond.

James Jae Mun McGuire Canberra Supreme Court McGuire Department of Sae Tee Dune Adelaide Jani Khanathan Thomas aMcen Regifan A.C Marth Anesementh R. Phippard Qne Aurey

Militia notices on Canberra camp return and promotions

The militia notes announce a Canberra return of the 3rd Babtafon unit to Camp at Woonona in February. It warns that many circulated movies are propaganda and urges awareness of pay and kit shortages. Promotions at Canberra include Lieutenants Donegan McPherson Peterson Watson Prowse Kruger Oakley provisional appointments and welcome to the Meera Mess.

Joonaube Canberra Woonona R. Donegan W. J. McPherson H. A. Peterson C. Watson K. J. Prowse H. N. Kruger J.B. Oakley Meera Mess

Reader's Views on Relief for Itinerant Unemployed Discussed

A Canberra Times letter questions public misperceptions of a deputation's appeal to a government secretary. It argues the plight of itinerant workers is worsened by vagrancy laws, urges fair consideration of their requests, and notes misstatements about union involvement and potential imprisonment.

Canberra Times Department Alma Cheletas Draner i One of Latemty Catrodus A.W.U Me. Gardiner

Westridge Xmas Tree Event Highlights Community Support

Social round reports Mrs Cuatieay’s Red Cross fund drive raised by Mrs Car fodus with prize won by Mrs Frank Strahan who donated it to Salvation Army. The Westridge Xmas Tree party for district children drew large crowd, Santa delivered gifts, and the event marked the district’s 10th annual affair with committee members arranging the program and Mr Jack Ware on piano.

Cuatieay Red Cross Car Fodus Frank Strahan Salvation Army Fay Westridge

Export Control Hammers Copper Trade in Iowa

An order issued last night bars the export of copper and related forms without Minister for Trade and Customs consent. Prohibited items include copper bars blocks ingot pig scrap lead pig concentrate ingot ore and scrap copper products. Objective cited is to secure essential American supplies and support price controls nationwide.

Minialsr Jowa

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