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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 05, 1967
Page
2
A fragmentary report notes a rise in crime rate in the ACT and cites Chief Inspector H F Luton, who said yesterday that circumstances remain under study. The piece preserves names and positions while detailing limited context from the source.
Melbourne University students' newspaper reports a campus protest that escalated into trouble. The item notes fifteen Senyments as proneculav ng bam tdi cur 7ens ition of Farragoy and unrest on campus in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Police reported a rise in offences including violence and general larceny in Canberra during 1966 while preparations proceed for a local rodeo. Local secretary Colin Benjamin said funds and events will support the Canberra Jaycees and community projects. Figures show 914 reports of violent acts and 352,520 in property loss with $198,623 recovered.
Peter John Feore, 33, was disqualified from driving for six months in the ACT and fined 140 for driving under the influence. The case cites a near collision with several vehicles around Vernon Circle after four hours of drinking. Feore pleaded guilty, with representation by Mr Kelly and prosecution by Sgt A H Bird. The matter adjourned to next Monday.
In a Canberra Court of Petty Sessions hearing, Mr Dobson SM urged barrister X to withdraw remarks or leave court. The exchange, involving Mr Harvey and others, prompted discussion of a potential twelve month good behavior bond and a possible adjournment in the matter before the Supreme Court.
SYDNEY Wednesday A man who attempted to withdraw from a city bank which had mistakenly credited his account with 9895 pounds was today sentenced to three months gaol.
Complainant to pay costs in a Sydney hearing as Mr Dobwen and Mr Sheil clash over remarks. A misquoted exchange appears to involve Bruce, Buchanan, and The Sunday Times. The case touches on alleged fraud linked to a summer school at ANU and funding from Commonwealth sources, with witnesses including bank staff and naval research figures.
Twelve new members of the Australian Trade Commissioner Service have been selected from more than 1 508 applicants. The appointees will undertake briefings in Sydney and Canberra before starting duties, with 44 trade commissioner posts currently across 41 countries. Names include J Butler and T Holidays among others, as officials outline aims to promote industry growth and export markets.
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