Appeals for mercy in Ryan death case heard in Victoria
A letter from church leaders and public figures in Melbourne urges mercy for Ryan who sits on death row for the 1965 Hodson murder. The appeal questions the Execut ive Council's capital punishment stance and cites parole delays and systemic failings as factors in reconsideration. Signatories include archbishop Dr F Woods and Reverend J Wester man among others from diverse denominations.
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Commute sentence urged by crusader over Ryan case
Labour MP Sydney Silverman warned the Victorian State Executive Council to commute Ronald Joseph Ryan’s death sentence. He argued the process abolished the felony misdemeanour distinction and that the death sentence is mandatory only in murder, not a technical misdemeanour case.
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Town isolated in WA amid flood disruptions and train hold ups
A broken WA rail and road network strands hundreds in Carnarvon and surrounds. Flooded lines east to west halt services, with trains delayed and roads damaged. Supplies and aigen weather hamper relief as officials estimate repairs may continue into Thursday morning.
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