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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 15, 1969

Page

4

Breathalyzers urged in ACT as court hears drunken driving case

In Canberra Petty Sessions yesterday Mr Flynn urged Breathalyzers in the ACT while presiding over the case against Francis Kenneth O'Brien of Captains Flat charged with driving under the influence. O'Brien admitted drinking about six to eight beers before the incident and disputed the police account.

Act Flynn Canberra Francis Kenneth O'Brien Hodgkinson Street Cirilith Canberra Avenue Mens Club Captains Flat Canherra Berra Avenue O'Br O'Brien Mar Stuart Wilcow Sneddon Hall Gallap Oncom Obrien Wilcox Vidiotto Stianed O'Brien

Youth Faces Seven Fire Charges In NSW Vic Court

Seven counts accuse Ronald Leslie Spencer of lighting open fires in Moula driver Curlewis Street men NSW on January 1. Spencer appeared in Central Court and bail was refused. Hearing adjourned to January 16 with possible transfer to Maulamemn or interstate.

Ronald Leslie Spencer Mouladriver Curlewis Street Men Nsw Swain Hill Victoria Spencer J. A. Letts Central Court Thomas Maulamemn Iterstate

Extra Judge Sought in NSW Court of Appeal Expansion

Sydney report says Attorney General McCaw will draft a Bill to add one more judge, bringing the Court of Appeal to seven. Premier Askin confirms Cabinet approval. the move aims to speed appeals as the Court and Supreme Court handle rising caseloads since the Court of Appeal's January 1966 establishment. The plan notes eight appeal judges in existing statutes, with seven proposed.

Sydney Askin McCaw Sumpreme Hel Histice Junge mm Equity Court of Appeal Supreme Court

McEWEN ADAMANT on meat import limits

Mr McEwen stood firm on keeping voluntary meat import restrictions unchanged in response to Mr Crook’s Monday statement. He noted Australia’s agreed 1969 share for American imports is lower than what has been supplied to the U.S. in every year since 1961 and criticised the broader publicity around the issue.

McEwen Crook Australia Mc McEwen Briscoe Perth Sydney Bassador Nixon Wade Fensky America United Mes Ewen

Couple wed in circus ring in Melbourne under the big top

Two young Ashton's Circus employees wed in Melbourne under the big top in Burnlew. Annette J from NSW marries 21 year old Nixon from Hendra as government officials attend. The ceremony in the centre ring marks a notable wedding event observed by Australian crowds.

Melbourne Ashton’s Circus Burnlew Thal Crowk McEwen Annette Nixon Flute Hendra Thekmeomm R Coe Hunk Nsw Ihe Circus

Brook inquest begins into Simon Brook death

The inquest into the death of Simon Brook, linked to one of Australia's largest manhunts, opens today as authorities examine the circumstances surrounding the case.

Brook Inquest Sydney Simon Brook Australia

Weather and Crime Fragments From May Reports

A mishmash of weather forecasts and partial crime notes references a May incident involving a body found on a Glebe Kensington home. Forecasts describe cloudy conditions with varying winds, rainfall data, and tidal notes for several coast regions.

Butmans Bay Mat Wermingal Merimpala Fai Kat Vini Op Loweee Lipem Nureema

Man Pleads Guilty After Car Flip In Petersham

At Balmain Court a Petersham truck driver Robert John Waterman admitted driving with excess alcohol in his blood after his car overturned three times. He was fined 180 dollars and disqualified from driving for 12 months.

Sydney Balmain Duvy Robert John Waterman Croydon Street Petersham Wir

Postman Fined for Stealing Tax Cheque in Sydney

In Sydney on Tuesday a Special Federal Court fined Neil John Evans, 18, of Peffer Street Panama $40 after he pleaded guilty to stealing a tax cheque for 37.24 dollars dated December. The court was presided by Mr C S Rodgers SM.

Briscoe J. Teece SM. Com Darlinghurst Sydney Neil John Evans Peffer Street Panama iMr C S. Rodgers

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