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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 21, 1968

Page

2

ACT Supreme Court tries two men for goods theft

In Canberra the ACT Supreme Court hears Brian Westioning and Beal and Batson charged with stealing items valued at 1473 pounds. The case details include possession of boot goods, finger prints lacking, and police pursuit after a late April 4 incident involving a white Ford Fairlane and a company car. The jury of six men and six women faces determining guilt amid conflicting testimony.

Smithers ACT Supreme Court Farrest P. G.kive Dawson Boo Batson Dawson Matoney F Ind Maloney Brian Westioning Canberra Beal Will Continuedhern Charles Chris Opher Batson Elizabeth Street Parra Heal Saha Watson David Jones Charles Rogers Maloney Ha Act Eas Wr Watson David Tones Imes Rogers Civicentre M. Wallan R. C. Wwift Sie London Wiliam Andrew Haloney

Damages case adjourned in hotel negligence matter

Seventy seven demonstrators were fined as a damages claim against Hotel Canberra Pty Ltd proceeded with Justice Fox adjourning the hearing until June 3 for mention. Louisa Crane seeks damages for alleged injuries after a collision on Sturt Avenue near Burton Street. Evidence noted that Teivonen showed signs of liquor, but the defendant Teivonen pleaded not guilty.

J. Rosenberg Macahillamy, Cummins and Gibson Canberra Reid Sturt Avenue Burton Street Leishman Teivonen Wilcox Opp

Committal for Trial and Anti Conscription Fines

Sixty seven demonstrators were fined ten dollars each in Canberra for obstructing traffic during an anti conscription protest outside the Prime Minister's Lodge. John Paul Lemount was committed for trial in the Supreme Court on malicious wounding and three counts of stealing with a date to be set. A long list of charged youths and adults from Victoria New South Wales ACT and Tasmania appeared in the proceedings and related cases.

Pearson Westerday John Paul Lemount Supreme Court Triak Dobson Canberra Hendrick Hany Fabian Forster Parksville Harlies Linley Stanton Sydney Thomas Hornibrook Fickhardt Michael Dudley Vee Fast Stillelay Letoria Rodney Alexander Grant Siedent Malvern Victoria Bert Langer Donash University Michaelamuel Zerman Curne Fay George Warranwood Jokenbourer Arthur James Mullens Falrek Nsw Brian Oliver Chilis Laborer Kingsgrove Karen Hon Thresset Stoent Ebsien Street Ainitie Keonemary Jolliffe Mawr June Robertson Pratran Kaye Kathleen Arove Anntiger Foe Barry Windsor Malaclava Keith Alan Jepson Torle Jon May Richard James Evant Mtudent Punderit Faipome Act Robert Gould John Andrew Tull Sautent Louis Benjamin Andrew Prosect F Clerk Morticcote Eliem-Muleala Houwe Wil Harry Morgan-Payler Beth Jane Hrice Madent Hastings Neem Malvern Vic Petchhertt Way

Don Lane in Court Over Alleged Drug Planting

Crown says evidence showed three cannabis packages found in TV personality Don Lane's baggage after a customs search at Kingsford Smith Airport. Barrister D F Rose called claims that the drugs were planted fanciful and false. Lane, 34, of Vaucluse, faced charges of illegally importing cannabis into Australia on January 26, 1968.

Sydney Ddrugs Don Lane D.F. Rose The Crown Darlinghurst Lane Thal!ee Morten Donald Isaacson Kingsford Smith Australia

Legal proceedings in ACT Law Courts face drug charge

In the No 1 courtroom Mr Justice Smith presides over Regina v Beal and Reging Batson part heard, while No 2 courtroom hosts J Edminister v Winter Noon. Lane pleads not guilty to drug possession, challenges four jurors, and denies knowledge of marijuana found in a red suitbag and a green jacket during customs checks at Kingsford Smith Airport after arrival from Los Angeles. The hearing continues tomorrow.

Justice Smithers ACT Law Courts Regina Beal Reging Batson Justice Fox J. Edminister Winter Fishpool Lane Rose Kingsford Smith Airport Los Angeles T. W. Bull Bull Lane, “You Know What This Is Doat You?” Mr Rofe Mr Rofe Mr Bull

Unions Oppose Split in Vehicle Industry Award

Melbourne unions resist a proposed split of the Vehicle Industry Award into manufacturing and retail sections. Senior Commissioner J E Taylor notes the move aims to straighten issues in each sector. Employers argue no hardship to employees. backdated pay raises of 1s 1d to 7s 0d to about 7540 workers are awarded.

Melbourne Trade Unin J E. Taylor The Arbitration Commission Vehicle Builders Employees Federation R. Wilson Divisifica Uns HH. J Maddern Itk

Narra Bundab driver fined for drink driving

Petty Sessions records show Armas Teiveonen, 42, builder of Mating Street Narra Bundab, fined 10 dollars and disqualified from driving for three months after being found under the influence of Hawor.

Flynn Armas Teiveonen Mating Street Narrabundab Hawor

FASTEETH Powder Ad Promises Firm Teeth Comfort

An old advertisement touts FASTEETH as a fine powder to keep dentures firm and comfortable without taste or gummy residue. It claims to prevent teeth from slipping while talking laughing or sneezing and urges shoppers to buy from any chemist, refusing substitutes.

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Crown Prosentor A. R. Watson Beal and Eaton J. Davoren NK. Nicholl J. Moore Macshillumy, Cummins and Jibson den Lane Law List Petty Sessions Cevic Centre Rogers Vertise Eskimos Burns Philp Civic Centre Vulcan
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