Canberra court hears negligence case over university cheques
In Canberra the court heard charges related to a February 22 incident at the Canberra Rex Hotel involving Duell a former National University assistant and bar staff alleging negligence for missing safety devices on a sanding and polishing machine. Evidence included handwriting on cheques and the role of Allan and Speldewinde in events surrounding the hotel takings. The case proceeds with further testimony planned and a decision anticipated from Justice Eppleston.
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Duell
Assisant National University
The
Canberra Rex Hotel
Haslin
RK. Watson
A. Ciulis
Icouise
Jus Duell
Foeleston
National Library
Winde
Speldewinde
Fourlfim
Filma
Gruthe
Lance
Allan
Mays Ft
I. Sheppard
Hughes
Watson
M. J.j
Robinson
G. R. Fry
Canberra
Tohn
Allin
Uka
Austra
Lit
New Zealand
Thej
K. Baker
Baker
Michael Lewis Conk
Wsl
Barrack Bourke Remanded on Exposure Charge in Eden Street
Barry James Bourke, 24, remanded by Mr J, Hermes SM, at ACT Ebden Street Ainslie, charged with exposure in Eden Street. Bourke granted bail, remanded until June 29. Court of Petty Sessions te s ts. Bail set at 50 dollars.
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Barry James Bourke
J Sales
Hermes
Ebden Street
Ainslie
Eden Street
Bourke
Salesman charged with three false pretences in ACT court
Peter John Robert Phipps of Denman Street Yarralumia faced three counts of obtaining money by false pretences. Authorities say he obtained £5 from Kenneth Johnstone, $35 from Johnstone's News Agency, £39 from the Charcoal Restaurant, and £9 950 in other goods from Veronica Cappello on separate dates. He was remanded on June 29 on bail of £40 with £140 surety.
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ACT Court of Petty Sessions
Felice
A. Bird
Dobson
Peter John Robert Phipps
Denman Street
Yarralumia
Phipps
Commissioner halts dispute hearing over plumber dismissal
Commonwealth Conciliation and Arbitration Commissioner G A Findlay halted further proceedings in a dispute arising from the dismissal of S Katsikas by the Department of Works. The union alleged non reinstatement and loss of emoluments after Katsikas was dismissed for attending a fish shop during working hours.
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Commonwealth Conciliation and
G. A. Findlay
Plumbers and Gasfitters Union of Australia
Department of Works
S. Katsikas
Findlay
Katsikas
Sydney Mines Manager Spends $6000 in Five Weeks
Sydney police described 45 year old Darwin mines manager Peter James Sivewright as too unsophisticated after he spent about $6000 in Sydney and Taree within five weeks. He pleaded guilty to driving with liquor influence and an unlicensed driving charge and was fined 30 pounds for the drink charge and 40 pounds for the license breach, with an 18 month ban pending three years. Detective Rankin noted Sivewright carried about $6000 when he arrived in Sydney and Taree.
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Sydney
Darwin
Taree
Central Court
Peter James Livewright
R. J. Bartley
Sninker
Spt Rankin
Sivewright
Set Rankin
Scarlett
Threat of death cited in harbouring gaol escapees trial
In Melbourne General Sessions a second woman, Patricia Paccini, testified she was threatened with death if she aided Ronald Ryan and Peter Walker. She described fear for herself and her children as Walker displayed a gun and warned punishment if she refused. Miss Christina Aitken testified she was similarly coerced to assist the escapees after they fled on December 19 of the previous year.
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Melbourne
Ryan
Walker
General Sessions
Mrs Poccini
Prahran
Christina Aitken
Windsor
Ronald Ryan
Jts
Miss Aitken
Man Remanded on Assault Charge in Queanbeyan Court
James Panins, 26, of Queanbeyan appeared before Mr D. G. Hughes, SM in the Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions on a charge of assault causing actual bodily harm to Constable Royston McIntyre at Callector on May 29. No evidence was given. He was released on bail and remanded to appear at Goulburn on July 2.
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James Panins
Queanbeyan
D. G. Hughes
Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions
Goulburn
Panins
Royston McIntyre
Callector
New firearm directions emerge after chase shooting
Perth reports Mrs Puccini stated directions on firearms may be issued after an accidental shooting. Det Set Goodman shot James Ronald McGuinness, 24, during a Medlands chase on May 24.
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Perth
Puccini
Be Eiyen
Det Set i Goodman
James Ronald McGuinness
Medlands
Woman Testimony in Walker Gun Threat Case Sparks Debate
Nee. Mrs Preeiii reports Walker displayed a firearm and threatened to blow her head off if she did not comply. Later detectives visiting the scene allegedly pushed and threatened her as the investigation continued. The trial resumes tomorrow.
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Walker
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Forestry School House
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Vernon Circle
Arthur Francis Edwards
Roe Street
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Weer
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Yesterdav
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Marry Allan
Cowan Street
Dovener
Mion
Canberra Avenue
Keane
James Cowie Henderson
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Joseph Doolan
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Peter Walker
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