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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Mar 31, 1949
Page
2
The court heard that the defendant Sharkey faces a sedition charge amid arguments by counsel. Paterson argued the remarks were political, while Crown counsel noted the term aggression and the impact on public opinion. The proceedings focus on whether statements reflect a state of hostility toward royal authorities.
In a Randwick courtroom jury acquitted 44 year old Atagdalene Ann Taylor of manslaughter in the death of 31 year old Mrs Therese Latham of Narrabri. The case centered on alleged fatal blows and the jury returned a verdict after deliberations.
Passenger comments at a rally criticize liquor service on trains and at stations as disruptive to punctuality and safety. Officials debate whether alcohol on rail premises could interfere with operations and passenger welfare during limited service windows.
A Cana berra deputation from the Rice Growers Association urged Minister Pollard to retain domestic rice restrictions. They argued prewar supplies and overseas demand justify maintaining a home market quota, noting price gaps and wartime shifts hurt growers. They pressed for limited release similar to tobacco controls, and cited potential 8,000 more acres with available water and land to increase production.
A UNESCO survey estimates 817000 refugees in Jordan Syria and Palestine, with 617000 of them in camps. It notes limited resources and education access, urging an educational program to aid refugee children and provide learning materials through UN agencies and partners.
A wool cargo back log in Sydney and Newcastle ports will take about a month to clear, delaying export of at least 140000 bales. The dispute threatens serious disruption to the wool and feather and tallow sectors, with 26000 workers at risk. Wool traders will meet tomorrow to resume talks and plan a settlement.
At the Quarter Sessions today John Hygene Modgson aged 19 was sentenced to death on a charge of having criminally assaulted a 14 year old girl at Matrarillo in November. Modgeon claimed the girl initially consented. evidence showed the attack occurred on the tram and while walking home. The verdict was read with the court proceeding led by Mr Justion.
A fire destroyed the control tower at Schofields early morning, with radar instruments and navigation aids damaged beyond repair. Estimated loss around £8,000. An RAAF officer and Full Court of Inquiry will investigate. radio apparatus and equipment will be replaced in an emergency response.
The Prine wininter (Mr. Chif fey) commented on depreciation of Australian currency versus sterling. He predicted no depreciation at the Tomhinson Prime Ministers conference in London next month and noted the British government would not benefit from any depreciation. He said the matter would not be discounted.
Richard Robert Mallin aged 18 of Elwyn was found not guilty of manslaughter and not guilty of murder in the death of his father Claude Wollin 56. The case centered on a gun incident on January 17 when a single shot to the head was fired, with Mallin alleged to be responsible. The court discharged the youth after the trial.
Besley resident Lem Lamb, 24, was remanded on a charge of attempting murder after a March 28 shooting that wounded Melvie Eliesheth Blae Lamb. The defendant allegedly threatened his victim and later told his mother of plans to harm the woman and himself.
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