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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1967
Page
4
A Brisbane case reveals a young husband who admitted killing his wife to obtain her life insurance. Prosecutors described a planned murder at Oxley and an insurance planning book that allegedly guided the crime. The jury heard details about the suspect and the motel setting where the strangling occurred.
The drought persists across Victoria with reports of limited rainfall in Western District towns and surrounding areas. Central districts note some rain in Mornington and near Horsham while forecasts predict mainly fine weather over the coming days.
A court reported a plea of manslaughter by Jawilty 10 and Kinshamy Pail in a murder trial. Judge Knight QC accepted the plea. The defendant faced a seven month non parole period, with sentencing date back 44 months after Mrs Hooke’s custody.
The Wool Committee of Grauers Association of Victoria will submit views on wool breaks. A review signals changes to ship wool to the Australian wool market. Officials meet to discuss a price proposal and potential sales under mandated guidelines.
A list of fire victims and inquest notes includes Mire Ivy May McLoughlin of South Hobart who died at Royal Melbourne Hospital on February 22 from septicemia, and other named locals such as Glenorchy residents and Donald George Donaghy of Hamilton. The report records multiple deaths with causes linked to injuries and infections, noting dates in early February and legal inquest proceedings before Mr Cairns.
Advertising convention coverage from Sydney and Canberra outlines IARP seeking seven hundred thousand dollars. The Australian association hosts events in Paris and Rome while highlighting ads, campaigns, and industry personnel amid the national advertising scene.
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