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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jun 29, 1968

Page

2

Ten year rape sentences upheld by Court of Appeal

Sydney report says the Court of Appeal confirmed 10 year terms for seven of 14 youths involved in a July Georall incident at Binkelera. Names include Richard Grimshaw and Brian Chalmers among the appellants. defense questioned the verdicts, while intervention from police helped clarify the case.

Sydney Court of Appeal Georall Binkelera Mruslice McClemens Richard Grimshaw Condell Park Rian Chalmers Greenrata Darryl Salter Yagoona West David Justice McClemens Femnell Bankstown Mario Eflul Stephen Tif

Court begins recess amid gravity of gang rapes

The court notes the offences are grave and social harm from gang rapes. It states all involved may be equally guilty if there is a common purpose to commit the crime. The resident judge will forgo a vacation week to handle urgent matters and resume normal business soon.

Justice Taylor ACT Supreme Court

Libel claim heard in ACT Supreme Court

Canberra police officer Charles Edwin Kent sues over a Melbourne Truth story alleging public hatred and ridicule. Southdown Press denies publishing in the ACT. Kent seeks specifics on publication location and liability. Justice Fox sets Sept 25 for appeal hearing on Red Hill flats case and related writ of certiorari. affidavits to follow.

Justice Fox ACT Supreme Court Charles Edwin Kent Sherbrooke Street Ainslie T. R. H. Cole P. Guild Gallen Kelly and Damer Southdown Press Kent Act Canberra Dobson Melbourne Laird

Friendly charged man in murder case at Central Court

Cameraman Thomas Cowan testified that Lyndall Bayliss and Louis Mohr were friends the day Bayliss died. Mohr, Rozelle engineer, is charged with Miss Bayliss's murder on May 8. Judge adjourned to July 9 and allowed Mohr bail of 5000. Other matters include committee appointments under Building Ordinance and a writ of certiorari with an appeal set for hearing, with September 25 deemed suitable by the Proper Authority.

Sydney Thomas Cowan Central Court Lyndall Jane Bayliss Louis Mohr Bayliss Mohr Rozelle Miss Bayliss J. &. Norris K. Enderby L. F. Wallis Crown Solicitor’s Office

Plea to Stop Hanging Sails in Northern Territory Case

The High Court bench reserved its decision on a bid to halt the execution of seaman Jose Manuel ida Costa. Costa is to be hanged next Thursday for the murder of Darwin painting contractor Andreas Koklas on the Barkly Highway January 13.

Sydney Pall High Court Northern Territory Jose Manuelida Costa Darwin Andreas Koklas Barkly Highway

Man gaoled for shoplifting in Canberra session

In Canberra petty sessions a magistrate noted shoplifting was prevalent in Australia and urged gaol for persistent offenders. Ray mond Alan Newman, 27, plant operator of Ringwood Victoria, received a suspended three month sentence on entering a $100 bond for 12 months good behaviour after pleading guilty to stealing a Philips transistor radio valued at $39-95 from J B Youngs Ltd Kingston.

Australia Dobson Canberra Raymond Alan Newman Ringwood Victoria Philips J. B Youngs Ltd Kingston Gallagher J. B B. Youngs Ltd Manuka

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