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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1971
Page
4
Six men from the Hells Angels gang were each sentenced to ten years for assault after being found guilty at Penrith. Names include Denis Graham Hulme and James Clenielski of Sydney regions. One member received three years. The court described the act as cruel torture with a five year maximum, imposing three year non-parole for the six.
In Central Court director Mr P Kurth named three men as interested in leasing Bondi Junction premises. Four men face charges for April to March conspiracy to offer rewards to NSW Police member Frederick Ramer to hinder justice. Defendants include Anthony Gardiner Harold Fisher Terrence Slade and Robert Albury Weexts. Hearing continues Monday.
Mr Giuseppe Mario Monteleone 43 was found not guilty by direction of Mr Justice Fox in the ACT Supreme Court of a murder charge. The trial of his wife Maria Monteleone continued with her pleading not guilty. He was discharged after a jury verdict of not guilty by direction. The couple from Telopea Park Barton faced charges over an incident at a Narre Toundale home on June 23 1971. The hearing included adjournments and various witnesses, with court actions between the Monteleones and other parties proceeding. The Canberra Rex Hotel case proceedings were described as having slim chances of being heard this year due to fixed dates for other civil hearings.
A claim for damages by Mie Lynette Wthel Armstrong of Maygar Street Hughes and David Burin of Berwick is settled. The matter relates to a dispute in the ACT Supreme Court in a recall of an avisent at the Liversidge and McCoy Silvets. The settlement amount is 3500 with related claims resolved as of November 43, 1970.
Sydney authorities struck off solicitor Keith Harcourt Wilson of North Sydney for professional misconduct. The NSW Solicitors Conduct Committee found a trust deficiency of 4747 dollars in May and stated that after credits, 73347 dollars would be needed to pay creditors, with assurances this amount would be paid.
Canberra Coroner Mr Dobson ruled speed was the main cause in the death of motorcyclists Peter Attridge and Jan Bernard Denia who collided with a car at the Empire Circuit Canberra Avenue intersection. Dennis, driving the bike, and Attridge died in hospital with Attridge’s pillion passenger status unclear. The crash occurred about 8:35 pm on September 4.
Adelaide Magistrates Court heard Trevor Wayne Kitz pleaded guilty to receiving a film reel tied to secret rocket trials at Woomera in 1938. The case involves possession of a so called leader strip and related material. Kitz was remanded in custody for sentencing next Monday. Police detailed the chain of possession and attempts to locate further items.
In Brisbane a barrister candidate Christopher Lamb faced an objection alleging battery with a pilot’s former wife while acting as her solicitor. The Full Court dismissed the objection, deeming Lamb unfit for admission to the Bar and unprofessional in conduct.
Privy Council reports a cut of 60 000 dollars from an award tied to a traffic accident case involving Mrs fear Stewart of Hupsiville. The decision, dated May 8, follows decades of contention over compensation and liability.
Melbourne magistrate denounces verdict on a Sunshine State speed case. The defendant was found guilty of exceeding the limit and received a $70 fine with a three month driving ban. Officials argue of road conditions could not justify the speed.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a social club event or meeting titled Teal Cup Club. The readable words suggest a gathering or activity, but specifics, dates, or participants are not clear from the fragment.
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