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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1972
Page
2
Court reports say two brothers received a one year non parole period each after police found wrecks of burnt-out carts at their father s pig farm in Blacktown. The workshop held vehicles with identical engine numbers to near new cars found on the property.
The Court of Criminal Appeal quashed the conviction of Tan Adrian Williamson for being an accessory after the murder of Charles Berry at Wollongong. A new trial was ordered as judges found the defense of duress should have been presented to the jury. Williamson, 25, had been sentenced to eight years with a three year non-parole period.
Justice Fox awarded Bernard Francia O Connor 750 with 261 agreed costs against Warwick Pulsford for alleged wrongful arrest and imprisonment on September 19, 1971. In separate matters Justice Fox granted Advances Ltd judgment for 2462 against Roberto Angel Mendez and Azucena Del Carmen Mendez for a loan. Additional judgments include Barrie Davidson McConchie 1250 against Graham Harvey for a car accident settlement.
Mr Tachlan Stuart Mc Lean, 23, of Pridham Street, Farrer, was fined 40 dollars for hindering a police man and 10 dollars for using insulting words by Mr Dobe son, SM, yesterday. He pled guilty to hindering Constable Keighton Jones on August 24 in Canberra Avenue. NOTICE TO JURORS Jaron summoned to attend the ACT Supreme Court for service on Monday, September 4, 1972, are not now required.
Judge Furnell awarded 500 breach of promise damages to 22 year old Misa Cheryl Ruth Cotton of Grafton against former fiancé Garry Smith of South Grafton. Cotton claimed engagement publicized with wedding plans and invitations caused humiliation while Smith denied a marriage contract under duress. The judge found no duress and ruled the breach proven, noting humiliation from public engagement and status as an unmarried mother.
Three boys aged 16 and 17 appeared at Minda Children's Court Lidcombe on seven counts each for setting fires at schools in Sydney's western suburbs between July 31 and August 31 this year. They were remanded on $1000 bail each to October 20.
Mr Pearson reported yesterday that premises at 79 Kennedy Street Kingston were damaged by fire on June 7 and that the fire was deliberately lit. He could not determine who committed the act due to insufficient evidence.
A firm seeks a person aged around 28 to 25 years for key work. Commencing salary will be good and subject to regular review. Good results will show as rising sales and pay. The company is expanding rapidly with strong prospects. Superannuation available.
The Minister for Civil Aviation Senator Cotton leaves Australia for Port Moresby to discuss future civil aviation with PNG Chief Minister Somare. Talks focus on handing over royal ties after self government and independence and opening a 400000 dollar training college.
The Environment and Arts Minister announced 344000 in federal grants for film and television in Australia. Recipients include Australian Film Institute to hire a director, Sydney firms for a Charles Chauvel doc and a pilot for an animated series, and Western Australia projects for a colour documentary.
Gunning Shire Council weed inspector Bob Phelps warned buyers of small land blocks to learn noxious weed control and building rules. He said many buyers neglect responsibilities, with fines or entry by council possible. The council has previously done weed control work valued at $120,000, mostly at landowners’ request.
The concrete pumping machine, described as a debut, has already pumped 138 cubic yards before its official display on Monday. It operated at Marist College Pearce on Wednesday pumping 38 cubic yards on a basketball court. Demonstrations attracted about 15 builders and contractors. Owners J Lightbody and G Middleton praised its usefulness where cranes cannot reach.
An Inspector who is the brother and late father of an inspector both served with NSW police is among 10 ACT policemen promoted yesterday. A. F. Allmond moves from sergeant to inspector with senior rank. his family ties linked to Bondi and NSW detectives. Other promoted include H P Luton to senior inspector and Keomelyom-Smith to sergeant in class alongside several constables.
The High Court rejected a challenge to allow 18 year olds to vote in federal elections. Justices debated whether the term adult person in Section 41 and the franchise should align with 21 as the age of adulthood or evolve with changing attitudes. The court held it cannot set a minimum age and emphasized constitutional definitions remain fixed unless amended.
Federal Opposition Leader Whitlam calls immediate federal legislation to give 18-year-olds the same voting rights as peers in other nations. He laments High Court defeat but argues Parliament must act to extend votes nationwide despite state precedents and political opposition.
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