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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 08, 1976

Page

2

Darwin cyclone evacuee fined for false pretences

A former Darwin cyclone evacuee, Wik, was fined a total of 550 dollars and ordered to pay 888.90 dollars in compensation after appearing before Mr Dobson, SM, in Canberra on 11 charges of false pretences. The case related to deception around a Woden Plaza branch and claims of funds connected to a prior theft investigation. The court noted prior conduct and the defendant's attempts to avoid liability, with the ACT Police involved and references to September court dates.

Darwin Wik Dobson Canberra

Woman claims verbal abuse in shoplifting case at Bondi Junction

A 44 year old woman, Natalie Tean Semmone, says detectives verbally abused her at Bond Junction after being arrested for allegedly stealing four frocks from Farmers. She alleges intimidation to plead guilty and seeks damages. case adjourned as hearing set and pay fine discussed.

Sydney Natalie Tean Semmone Bond Junction Rowelia R J. Reid Orig Cx Lt Toy Justin Neg Simmons Takeda Fermésa MFA B. Sham Central Police Pam

Magistrate warns heroin pushers in Sydney court

A Sydney magistrate warned heroin pushers at a Waverley Court session. William Simpson, 84, faced charges of possessing heroin and Indian hemp. He received a three-year suspended sentence and a $75 fine, with heroin ordered destroyed. The magistrate emphasized community intolerance of drug supply and reiterated penalties for repeat offenses.

Sydney Thuiwluy Heron Waverley Willi John Simpson Gover Isees Simpron Melennan Simmpton Simpson Mclennan

Two found Case sent back to guilty of lower court assault

Two men, Barry Hallam and Gordon Worth, both unemployed from Stockdale Street Dickny and Atherton Street Dover, were found guilty of assault and robbery at Canberra Petty Sessions. Sentencing was adjourned to November 10 for welfare reports. Worth also faced other charges and Hallam two counts of assault robbery. The incident stemmed from an April night when two youths were threatened and assaulted near O'Connor. A misrepresentation charge in the ACT Supreme Court against Australian man McNicol was referred back after plea timing issues. McNicol later pleaded guilty and was remanded.

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Two Men Fined for Sentence Stealing in Canberra Case

Two young men pled guilty in Canberra Petty Sessions to breaking and entering the Amour Adult Shoppe in Fyshwick on September 26, stealing ten files of assorted titles valued at 1.70. The defendants, both canvas workers from Queanbeyan, were fined 31 and suspended on good behavior bonds. One received a month in jail suspended, and the other faced a separate matter involving a motor vehicle offence from April 1978. A third man, Peter Skille, was fined 200 and had his licence suspended for six months after pleading guilty to a separate road offence.

Canberra Amour Gladstone Street Fyshwick Tireementa Aa Sentene Sna Peter Skiile Eugenia Street Rivet Dobson Melrose

A C T Law List Noted Incoherent Public Snippet

Fragmented OCR text shows a garbled list and stray phrases lacking clear context. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, with stray quotes and partial words unevenly scattered across the page. The readable bits hint at a legal or parliamentary item but lack coherent meaning or identifiable entities.

Queanbeyan’s gatekeeper helps touring visitors

The Queanbeyan Tourist and Community Information Centre is a hub where Don Reynolds, famed as the town’s promoter, guides visitors through local attractions. He highlights nine motels, four golf courses, and the Leagues Club as key stops, noting the centre’s long history since 1926 and the steady stream of inquiries about routes, services, and local landmarks.

Queanbeyan Don Reynolds Queadbevan Veaguen Me Reynolds Chamber of Cemeterie The

Australian fundraiser for cancer research features MacColl and Seeger

British folk singers Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger performed in Sydney for a cancer awareness drive. The event was sponsored by the Australian Metal Workers Union and supported by local artists and audiences.

Sydney Thurston Ewan MacColl Peggy Seeger

Queanbeyan tobacconists protest NSW tobacco tax

Queanbeyan shopkeepers retaliate against a 10 per cent NSW tobacco tax claiming higher prices and licence fees hurt livelihoods. Leaders including MF Blagdon and Akister allege cheaper Canberra tobacco crosses the border and argue for Section 92 freedom of trade to allow border residents to buy from Canberra outlets. A NSW inquiry into price differentials is expected.

Queanbeyan Nsw Act MF Hub Blagdon Curis Hake Young's Arcade ACT Anl Tabucco Neanbeyan Canberra Rlugdon Cansberta Feoat Akister Sydney Reneshaw

Queanbeyan Arts Society offers 650 prize for 10th annual sale

The Queanbeyan Arts Society announces 650 prizemoney for its 10th annual sale and exhibition held with the Queanbeyan City Festival. Top prize 300 for a painting of land or building. Other awards include 100 from Rugay Union Club and 100 from the Queanbeyan Musin Society. Exhibition opens November 9 at the Southern Tablelands County Council building Lowe Street.

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