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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1968

Page

2

Detective admits concealed tape recorder evidence in Hobart court

In Hobart court detective Mitchell and nine others face trial over a concealed tape recorder used during interrogations. Counsel for Mitchell, in proceedings led by Senior Detective Raher and Mr Pun, questioned the evidence and timing as the hearing resumed after a day adjourned.

Melbou Eng Feospinney Gily Court Mitchell Hobart Tyne Reeudines Ted Robert Mitchell Patna Mitchall Ghyl Dunn Mr Pun Angin Stewart Wieelag Mr Ray Doc Dun Stewarts J. M Busan

Writ Issued by Cleric Over Libel Claim in Melbourne

The Reverend Dvd Pope filed a writ alleging that Dr Malcolm Mackay MP defamed him in the Age on November 7. The dispute centers on church matters with the presiding clergyman seeking legal action and trial by jury. The case references the Church of England minister and a North Richmond vicar in Melbourne.

Melbourne Dvd Pope Nari Fichmand Aumages Malcolm. Mackay Jy Minisel Davy Joel Wri Br Mackay Chhuvall_ ak Sidney Woes Roy D. Pope Ie Hope Church’ of England North Richwond

Forgery Charges Noted in Eiretor Tas Case

Mitchely, a company executive, faces 27 counts of forgery and 26 counts of uttering as part of a case alleging fraudulent pretences. The proceedings list multiple alleged acts across corporate documents and financial statements.

Mitchely Eiretor Klugsiun Tas Nmnin

Holiday road blitz planned in Melbourne city

Police announce a Friday campaign in Melbourne over a ten year period with blitzes at night. Details about timing and locations are unclear due to damaged text. Local authorities emphasize safety and traffic enforcement during the planned events.

Melbourne

Prison Officers Stage Mass Work Stop in Sydney Gaols

In Sydney, Prigot officers led legal stop-work meetings across the state's 11 gaols and seven prisons, but only a minority of about 800 officers joined. The Prisoners Branch of the Public Service Association halted work from morning to show support for wage-rise demands. Women police at Long Bay also joined, with a court order linked to today’s events.

Sydney Branc Puific Service Association Long Bay

Woman extradited to face Melbourne robbery charges

Sydney report states a woman, once granted a one year bond for taking part in an attempted armed hold-up, was extradited to Melbourne to face robbery charges. The move follows her release on good-behavior bonds.

Sydney Melbourne Penn

Woman's death prompts charge against pilot in Sydney

An American pilot faced charges in Sydney Quarter Sessions after a woman, Miss Dunpay, was found strangled and stabbed at Patts Point. The case, tied to an attempted robbery, involved an arrest linked to a bank cartier hold-up in the city. The court ordered extradition for Purkey, with further proceedings scheduled.

Sydney Geen Gaus We Cole Victoria Lawrence Tamer Mill Weonenty Lyioser Sol Josephine Mol Duphy Judes Gomm Ford Timtbourne Keay Serione Kings Cross Monitay Wack Miss Dunpay War Sweetland Mkhound Bourne Molel Oon Omar

Appeals fail for group of rapists in high court

In Sydney on Friday the Court of Criminal Appeal rejected appeals by a group of youths convicted of gang rape and related murders. Justice Asprey led the ruling, upholding life sentences in murder cases and affirming lower court judgments against multiple defendants, including Turner, Beapril, Bourke, and others.

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Court upsets judgment in Brisbane case

A Brisbane district decision was overturned involving Mrs Airy Alice Audres Royle of Hotland Park. The case concerned 34276 damages and a July hearing date, with Judge Andrews previously presiding before the reversal.

Brisbane Tovay GJ. Coles and Airy Alice Audres Royle Hotland Park Couto Andrews

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