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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jul 30, 1954
Page
4
Melbourne report says Whispering Smith, famed for racing ties, was acquitted in General Sessions today of stealing £38 5s 9d while collecting for an R.S.L. fund nine years ago. Crown alleged he used tokens and money from a cardboard box. defense cited misappropriation in the tiny hat collection.
The former Minister for Miner Mirth ArchUe will receive only part of the claimed expenses from the State Government for thirteen years. The Premier said the sum for 30 days of inspection abroad totals about £6 6d per day. Arthur's £4,431 request was not entertained though an arrangement existed. Government will not pay his legal costs claimed at the Royal Commission. Arthur resigned an MLA seat after the Commission found improper associations with Rezia and Aubrey Doyle but as corrupt.
Boxers in Canberra plan to open a new gymnasium at North Canberra with equipment donated by Bill MacInnel Erin McQuillan and Enowy Robbins. The Amateur Boxing and Wrestling Association will form four subcommittees to train referees judges and timekeepers as Queanbeyan boxers may join Canberra activities.
Mentone trainer W O Dwyer and apprentice jockey D Lay key rider of Rio Janeiro have lodged appeals against their 32 months disqualification by VRC stewards. They and the home were dia gualised in the remall of inquiry into the running of Rio Janeiro in the Kambesok Handicap at Caulfield last Saturday. Owners H H Berry and A Humphry lodged the appeal on behalf of Rio Janeiro. Denial of Rio on
West German intelligence chief Otto John, who vanished into the Communist Zone of Berlin, told a Communist radio broadcast late last night that he had followed the call of conscience. He said he did not want to answer in detail the accusations against him and insisted he had chosen the right path.
A woman died after falling from a flat or tenement, with authorities investigating the incident. The article notes the victim’s identity and mentions the surrounding circumstances as unclear, stating that rescue workers were called to the scene and the case is under inquiry.
Perth judge Justice Virtue sentenced Hurley O Dwyer aged 37 to five years imprisonment for theft of £17000 from an employer. A police report indicated a prior theft, with the amount later adjusted from £44448 to £37000. O Dwyer had pleaded guilty and was described as unrepentant.
At Mt Isa Brisbane telegram reports eight firms bid for the Mary Kathleen lease just south of its loan area. Bids reportedly reach £1 million as hundreds gather and a warden registers. Mr Clem Walton, recovering in hospital after a heart attack, says a sale announcement would be made after his discharge. Eight tenderers narrowed to three. winner likely announced Saturday.
A milk vendor named Frank Casey of Newman Street Yarralum and others faced court for short measures. Casey was fined £30 total with costs after pleading guilty to three charges. inspectors found multiple short deliveries, with shortages ranging from 3 to 8 percent on several orders.
In the ACT Supreme Court Justice Bimp on presided as Marta Pidde, widow, sued Jerica Pidde for detention of household goods and personal belongings valued over £200. The jury found against Terles Pidde of Bougainville 8 dmnuka, with counsel D. Crosain for Marta and J. G. Lakey for Jerica.
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