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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jan 13, 1971
Page
2
In Canberra a second former CIB fraud squad detective, Yrack Sobierajski, faced Central Court with conspiracy to cheat and defraud. Two charges of resisting a policeman were dismissed, while other details referenced arrest legality and medical evidence.
Trevor John Mackey of Narra Bundah sought deferment arguing hardship for his wife and child. The court dismissed the application noting no greater hardship than common for couples and fined Norman Gordon Lord 25 dollars on each of two theft charges for stealing a bag of onions and a bag of peanuts and a watermelon from a market and a house. The proceedings referenced other thefts by Rawson and musta Queag cases and noted delays in calling Mackey up for service.
Senator Cavanagh vows to press for a full inquiry into possible links between the former Prime Minister Holt's death and the Bogle-Chandler deaths. He will seek a royal commission or Senate select committee if needed. NSW Police Commissioner Allan dismissed the claims as rubbish and said the submitted document is worthless and unfounded.
The Department of Education and Science will open the Weston preschool on February 3 despite a $1000 shortfall. Parents, aided by the Canberra Pre School Society, must raise funds for additional equipment and running costs, while the department provides core items and staff.
William James Rawson of no fixed address was sentenced yesterday to six months hard Labour on each of two charges of stealing and two of false pretences. The sentences were ordered to run concurrently.
David John Desmond Olden 18 labourer appeared on a criminal knowledge charge in the ACT Supreme Court. Bail and a $100 surety were fixed. Olden pleaded guilty to carnally knowing a 14 year old girl on or about November 14. Prosecutor briefed statements and an interview record.
Derek Paul Robinson, 26, of Charles Street Queanbeyan, was fined $100 for speeding on Hindmarsh Drive on October 26. The hearing occurred yesterday and was conducted ex parte with Mr Flyon, SM.
Rear Admiral D C Wells told Yass Pastures Protection Board that the board’s rabbit inspectors produced poor quality inspections. He spoke at the meeting in Yass on Tuesday.
NSW police and Motor Transport Department pursue road tax irregularities amid a CIB probe. Transport Minister Morris confirms suspensions of a number of inspectors in the central west while details on a rabbit control case at Fifeshire near Yass surface. Admiral Wells reports an 80 percent drop in rabbit numbers since management began last year.
A 14-year-old boy was charged in the Minda Children's Court with the murder of 10-year-old Greta Exner at Marayong Public School grounds. Post mortem showed Greta died from head injuries after an iron bar incident on New Year’s Day. The boy is to appear in court on February 4.
Police investigate a Sunday night gunfire at Kambah Pool 20 miles southwest of Canberra. A Canberra public servant and family reported hearing a shot and saw a duck flounder. Investigators described the incident as occurring on a public place and noted legal restrictions on Sunday gun discharge in ACT.
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