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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

May 27, 1971

Page

2

Court reserves decision on Wollongong poll challenge

Sydney report states Mr Justice Hardie reserved his decision on whether to allow a rival to contest the Wollongong State seat. Earlier hearings discussed substituting late petitioner Jack Haugh who died last week. Mr M G Jackson-Gallway proposed replacing him with R J Bainton QC noting interested parties had to file to stay the poll. The court must decide if the petition survives the petitioner's death and whether a new poll is required.

Sydney Hardie Iate Haugh R. J. Bainton M. G. Jackson-Gallway IHC Cadeels Enc Jack Hough

Four youths receive lengthy Melbourne jail terms

Four youths aged 15 to 17 were sentenced by Mr Justice Gowans in the Criminal Court for armed hold ups and related crimes. Names and sentences include John Edward Farrell seven years, Thomas Guy Hodgetts seven years, Wayne Henry Lane six years, and Manwell Johns 17, all with prior records. Farrell and Hodgetts admitted to armed robbery charges and illegal use of a motor vehicle. Farrell also to intent to intimidate and other offences. The judge stated the youths were caught during the attempted hold up at Mentone Bowl, where a .22 rifle was used and jammed.

Melbourne Justice Gowans Criminal Court John Edward Farrell Mentone Thomas Guy Hodgetts Wayne Henry Lane Lilydale Manwell Johns Lard Kyne-Yarrambat Diamond Iik Due Wears Creek Seoes Farrell Hodgetts Rell Mentone Bowl Alfred Ton Lane Lord

Arrest in MSS robbery case

A man was arrested today and charged in connection with the robbery of 289,233 from Metropolitan Security Services Pty Ltd at South Melbourne on June 11 last year. Mr Norman Gay, 46, driver, of Frankston, was charged as an accessory to the fact and was retained at Mordialloc Watchhouse.

Melbourne Mectropolitan Security Services Pty Ltd South Melbourne Norman Gay Frankston Mordialloc Watchhouse

Police look for excuse in Day of Rage arrests Canberra

Canberra police faced questions in Petty Sessions yesterday after a student, Michael Clifton, 20, alleged a police officer taunted him saying he would “get you” during demonstrations. Clifton and about 30 others appeared on charges linked to the protest, with several pleading guilty to obstruction or failing to disperse amid a wider crackdown around the Day of Rage events.

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Portnoy Obscenity Trial Opens in Sydney Court

Sydney bookseller Ancus and Robertson face charges over selling Portnoy s Complaint described as obscene. Crown advocate Kenny urged jurors to judge by community standards, not personal views, while defense warned against moralizing peeping toms as proceedings resume.

Sydney Portnoy P. J. Kenny Kenny The Crown Ancus and Reodertson vMstee Head Allmale W. Deane

Man cleared of street fighting in London incident

An Australian freed from police custody in London after a street fighting charge against Ross Richard Worrall 29 engineer of Mount Street Coogee NSW was dismissed. Worrall said he exchanged punches with another man near London Circuit on May 25 following an incident involving a car. He denied chasing the other man and claimed he saw him taking down the car registration. Police plan further interviews related to an armed robbery in Australia last year.

London Sydney Australia Scotland Yard Nottinghamshire Ross Richard Worrall Mount Street Coogee Nsw Nicholl Canberra Worrall Alj Sydney Thera Mer Christie

Five Men Committed for Sentence in Transport Conspiracy Case

Five men pleaded guilty and were committed for sentence at Sydney Quarter Sessions after appearing before Mr M Farquhar CSM in Central Court. They faced charges of conspiring to cheat the Commissioner of Transport at Leura and elsewhere between May 1 1970 and January 10 1971. Bail of 100 was set for each. Solicitor H Miles objected to witness statements and interview records being handed to the judge.

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