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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 07, 1958

Page

5

University students court fines for public disorder

John Lacey of Willoughby pleaded guilty before the court over scandalous acts at a university commemoration. An 11-year-old companion was dealt with similarly by the Children's Court. Nell Forbes, 20, of Annabella Street, Longueville, was fined £1 for offensive behaviour in Martin Place as crowds gathered for the commemorations.

Avery John Lacey Y Road Wile Loughby Lacey Nell Forbes Annabella Street Longueville Martin Place

Boy Charged With Murder Near Prong Property

A 12 year old boy, John William Gibbs, was shot dead near Prong Property about six miles from town. Detectives seized a single barrel 12 gauge shotgun and a spent cartridge as they investigate the murder. The deceased was the eldest child of Mr. and Mrs. Gioba who reside in the married men quarters on the Learmonth property.

John William Gibbs Gibbs

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