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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 01, 1977
Page
4
A 23 year old man was ordered extradited to Melbourne to face a charge of escaping from Pentridge Jail. The man, tied to a prior eight year sentence for wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm, was to appear before the court following the extradition order.
A 57 year old convicted murderer, released on parole, was found guilty of 15 charges of sexual offences against girls under 10. Judge Leckie said the degree of harm could not be estimated, and noted Morgan had served 25 years after a 1944 murder conviction. He faced a lengthy parole term and possible delayed release.
Adelaide court heard two women aged 19 and 20 charged with aiding a prison escape by breaking into the jail yard on May 29. Prosecutors say they tied a rope to a tap and used a fishing line to assist prisoners, visiting them later that morning. Bail set at 1000 and 300 respectively. remanded to June 16.
ANU sociology lecturer Dr Jim Lally warns of a tightening higher education sector as overseas scholars fill tenured posts and teaching jobs dry up. He notes similar strains in Britain and the United States with graduates pursuing masters and PhDs to stay in the system amid worsening unemployment.
In adjournment, Mr Haslem urged that officers and government delegations travel first class for overseas trips. He argued remote Australia requires comfort and sleep for families with young children and those needing rapid, effective work on arrival. He cited medical patients and delegations as examples needing premium travel to perform duties within 24 hours.
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