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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 14, 1968
Page
2
Six youths including three brothers pleaded not guilty to attacking a 15 year old schoolgirl at Heath cote on January 8 last year. The Senior Crown Prosecutor said the girl was punched and slapped, with one claiming she was taped more than once. The hearing before the Central Criminal Court continues tomorrow.
The ACT Supreme Court heard the trial of John Lawrence Hickey a 47 year old linesman from Chifley on two charges of culpable driving. The case arises from a September 1967 collision on Hindmarsh Drive with Victor and Anna Janczenko. Witnesses including Barry Shaw and police traced a Holden station wagon passing on the wrong side then colliding with another car. Anna Janczenko remains hospitalized with injuries while Victor Janczenko recounted the route and speeds before the crash. An injunction hearing against the Canberra Kennel Association was adjourned to be restored in seven days at Justice Joske's court.
Labourer John Patko of Rutledge Street Queanbeyan was convicted yesterday of stealing groceries valued at 465 from Woolworths Ltd. He pleaded not guilty, represented by J Bell. Constable D R McCulloch prosecuted. Patko sentenced to one month’s goal with light labour. Eight women drawn for jury service at ACT Supreme Court were challenged and stood down. 20 called in total. Jury lists and cases noted, with Justice Fox presiding.
Josif Samu, 29, fitter of Hillside Hostel Can berra, plead guilty before Mr Dobson SM to driving under liquor influence. He was fined 100 and disqualified for three months. Police evidence said he was seen May 11 on Commonwealth Avenue weaving across lanes, causing drivers to brake.
A hospital management board meeting described hospital traffic as chaotic and announced a new traffic control system at Canberra Hospital from next Monday. Mr R H Webster and Mr I H Leedman will assist in implementing details of the rules as inspectors will patrol the grounds.
The Canberra Hospital board approves a management course for junior qualified general nurses. The program aims to train ward sisters in management and teaching, with nursing practice components. It offers a two week introductory session, two two hour lectures weekly, and year end sessions for those graduating from the hospital’s nursing program.
A weather map forecast describes cold winds and mostly cloudy skies with light rain or snow flurries. It notes northern and western ranges, warns of very cold southern winds, and provides precipitation and temperature figures from past years.
Tide heights and times noted for Bateman Bay Narooma Moruya entrances with references to high and low periods. Times include predawn and morning intervals, with measurements in millimeters and feet reflected in the fragmentary forecast.
A dense, multi city radio and TV listing details programs across Canberra Sydney Melbourne and regional stations. Entries include Morning and Afternoon shows, weather forecasts, regional roundups and special segments with multiple time slots and service names such as MBS News Service ABC News and ATC News. The rhythm shows daily schedules with varying program names and times.
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