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Newspaper

Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 15, 1973

Page

2

Fire to combat black magic court told in Sydney

A man admitted setting fire to a wooden building on George Street to combat black magic and witchcraft. Robert Oswald Baragry, unemployed, faced Centra Dominant Court with charges of malicious arson after witnesses and police linked the blaze to his statements about burning witches. The court ordered a preliminary hearing to assess his fitness to plead.

Court Sydney Central Court Robert Oswald Baragry George Street City My Evans Centra Dominat Court Paychiitric Bararry K. C Wilson Annandale Aid Buragry

Two men given bonds after theft plea in ACT Supreme Court

Brian Paterson and Wayne Alexander Ambrosy pleaded guilty to stealing on April 25 1973 from Martin Patrick Peivley home. Each released on bond of 250 and fined 250 to Commonwealth plus good behaviour two years and supervision by welfare officer with obedience to rules.

Justice Pax ACT Supreme Court Commonwealth Brian Paterson Hale Dresden Turner Myr Wayne Alexander

Five drivers fined and disqualified in Canberra sessions

Five men appeared in Canberra Petty Sessions on drink driving charges. Stephen Worcholak of Yass Road Gheanbevan pleaded guilty to a blood alcohol of 21 percent and a licence offence and was fined 3200 with nine months disqualification. Police noted the BAC and licence breach and additional fines followed for Renal Southwell of Suuer Street Ainslie and other drivers.

Canberra Stephen Worcholak Medhan Yass Road Gheanbevan Fairbairn Avenue Anthony George Howick Harris Street Hackett Lonsdale Street Joan Denis Kilmartin Gravier Chrstopher James Strangie Irvine Northbourne Avenue Satutils

Law notes on multiple drink driving cases and fines

A string of court reports details several drink driving and related offenses. Individuals including Anthony Howick and Joan Kilmar tin faced guilty pleas with penalties such as fines around 20 dollars, licence suspensions, and in one case a suspended sentence. Christopher Strangie received a three month licence suspension and a ninety dollar fine after a high blood alcohol reading.

Hot water thrown by mother in East Sydney case

In Central Court Angela Radovnikovic, 47, pleaded guilty to unlawfully assaulting Policewoman Kathleen Shirley Morgan while in the line of duty after returning three children to their home in East Sydney on May 2. Sentenced to one month imprisonment with parole on a $100 bond, defense cited Yugoslavian background and concerns for her family.

Sydney Central Court J. Stobart Kings Cros Angela Radovnikovic East Sydney Gentry Kathleen Shirley Morgan C. Briese SM Mr Ormstn Yugoslavia

Port Kembla Court Hears Public Works Clerk Theft Charge

Wollongong filed report from Port Kembla Court where a Public Works pay clerk was charged with stealing over 400 pounds. Peter Joffre Rad, 50, of Warrawong, is accused of stealing salaries between October first and May 41 this year while in public service. Remanded on bail of 8000. Mr Trodd fixed May 28.

Wollongong Department of Public Works Port Kembla Court Peter Joffre

Gold BACARDI Adds Flavor To Dry Ginger Mix

Gold BACARDI is described as a golden flavored spirit that enhances dry ginger, soda, and water. The ad claims it makes dry ginger taste better and promotes Gold BACARDI rum as the best option for mixing.

Rape Allegations At Party In Sydney Lead to Bail Decisions

In Sydney on Monday two women allege multiple rapes at a party attended by about 30 men. Police named six men charged with ravishing and carnally knowing one or both women, including Peter Clement Curtin and Michael Donoghue. Bail granted to Donoghue, others remanded until May 2.

Sydney Alkard Rudfer Court Broadmeadow Beste Janes Sullivan Princh Bow Wayne Hutchison Shortland Robert Gorden Burler Sldrtland Dunid Rae Thomas Merehynt Hamilton Ravishine Carnally Motaoldrick Murphy Donovhoe

Investors discuss rent controls meeting in ACT

A meeting will form an ACT division of the Building Owners and Managers Association of Australia Ltd to protect building owners and managers interests. Organiser Mr SN Bank said ACT investors fear rent control proposals may affect returns and the division would represent members in negotiations with government.

Act Building Owners and Mannagers Association of Australia Ltd SN. Bank Individua Canberra Legion Ite Vizitoria Queensland Western Australia Nsw Breverins Brinn South Aftics

Directory invoices warning and official directory entries

The Post Office cautioned against invoices from private firms posing as official directories. The Director General of Power and Telegraph warned that only official directories are valid and directed that entries be arranged by authorized firms such as Pw Ltd and Edward W Olen Ltd.

Powe and Telegraiphte Lane Cenk Fint Aan Kite Teephone Pw Lid Edward W. Olen Py Ltd

Canberra hotels lift wine prices after AMA directive

Hotels in Canberra raised wine prices yesterday following a directive from the Australian Hotel Association. Half pints rose by 5c, bottles by 2c, and certain wines by 4c, with a AMA sub-branch spokesman citing uniform increases across owner firms. Beer and spirits may see similar increases in coming weeks according to unofficial reports.

Canberra Ime Australian Hotel Association

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