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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1948

Page

2

Youth Sent For Trial For Murder Of Father

A local youth was charged with murder after an apparent dispute with his father led to a stabbing. Police say the youth claimed self defense and that his hand injuries came from a samurai sword at home. Detectives denied a sweater found nearby was linked to him. The mother expressed shock as the youth was taken to the police station awaiting trial.

le Galllen Bergt Blackwell Anid Hia Iles Samuari Det Ramusmid Te Gallien de Groen Hin

Ex-Matster Seeks £2800 Over Church Expulsion

Bertrand Quist and others faced a special meeting at Hobart with claims that statements damaged their fitness for ministry. The article notes loss of a livlihood, including parsonage and church preaching duties, following publication of perceived incompetence.

Bertrand Quist Ernest Chanothnae Rane Bunter Hobart Thompson

Court Mapped to Dual With Appeal by Falstein

Court records show Falstein appealing to higher authorities, arguing the case has moved through multiple courts. The keeper of the docket notes Falstein has requested review by the State Pall Court in a bid to overturn earlier rulings.

Falstein Fend

BATC Receives War Occupation Compensation Award

Brisbane court grants the Amateur Turf Club 32 579 pounds for wartime occupation of Doomaben race course. BATC had claimed 435 454 pounds plus 38 129 already paid by the Commonwealth. Judge Mansfield notes the racecourse was taken over December 15 and disputes the notion of a reasonable claim.

Brisbane Sele Jurco Mansfield Doomaben BATC Commonwealth Justice Mansfield

Man Robbed and Thrown From Harbour Bridge

Allan McLennon 34 of Camperdown was robbed by two men after accepting a car ride. They lured him to the south approach of the Harbour Bridge, demanded valuables, and threw him into the harbour after a two hour wait. He described the assailants as looking like decent chaps.

Sydney Allan McLennon Cam Perdown McLennon Harbour Bridge

Latvian Worker Crushed In Trench Collapse Near Parramatta Road

Jugie Villtis a 23 year old Latvian migrant was critically injured after more than 1000 tons of debris collapsed into a trench on Parramatta Road. Summer Hill Villtis who arrived 20 days ago in Australia is hospitalized with a fractured spine skull and chest injuries. Blarney Musny Hans Latrac and Vetra Reinholds also suffered bruising and scrapes when masonry rained down on the trench where they were directed to work by the Main Roads Board under the Commonwealth Government.

Sydney Jugie Villtis Parramatts Road Summer Hill Villtis Australia Eal Blarney Musny Hans Latrac

Unclear Attar murder case reported with fragmented details

A garbled report from Sydney describes an Attar murder of a five year old victim Latium Rydge aged 38 of Alola A Vauchuse. The finding was returned by an official body noting the victim had little time to live.

Sydney Vincent Latium Rydge Alola Vauchuse Blephen

Lounge Furnishings Featured in Refreshment Suite Styling

The article describes the Refreshment Lounge colors in green cream and brown with red Duralumin chairs labeled President. It notes a St Regis lounge suite and a Dark Walnut Double Rooch in the private suite. Axminster carpet and floral curtains harmonize with the overall design.

Axminster St. Regis

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