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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1955
Page
5
In a court testimony a driver claims fatigue caused a collision at speed. He describes dozing behind the wheel and failing to react as his vehicle struck a panel van, detailing efforts to regain control and the moments before impact.
In Mildura a man is charged with murder after the body of a woman identified as Mrs. O Sullivan was found near Wentworth. Detectives pursue leads on a car from Broken Hill to Trymple and seek a small bottle believed to hold tablets.
John Stokes 17 and Southwell were bound on £20 bonds after a July theft at Genge’s Garage Ply Ltd Mort Meet Braddon. Police recovered most cash. glove and other items linked to the suspects. Stokes faces further charges of stealing fur‑lined boots and records.
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