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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Sep 07, 1957

Page

16

Victorian car trial leads despite crashes and injuries

In a Victorian road event, Laurie Whitehead and Bob Foreman, both driving Volkswagens, battled for top places with 9 and 11 point losses respectively. Jack Hall of Victoria placed third with 15 points as another Volkswagen held fourth on 16. A Mandura driver led midway before fatigue sparked a crash near Walcha and Wauchope, sending a truck to retrieve. George Baird and Matt Walton escaped injury as a quick garage repair let the car proceed toward Canberra Tumut and Albury tomorrow.

Sydney Showground Bob Foreman Victoria Aig Volkswagen Wen Jack Hall Voukswagen Wack Vaugaan

Man fined for drinking methylated spirits at Canberra court

A 52 year old man Alexander Mc Donald of Morris Street was convicted in Canberra Court of Petty Sessions for drinking methylated spirits. Arrested at the rear of the Masonic Temple on Thursday he refused arrest saying the little bit of drink won't do me any harm and I am really a good fellow. He was fined £5 and given 28 days to pay.

Canberra Alexander McDonald Morris Street Gutgandre Morris Masonic Temple McDonald

Court Told Of Mis Plan To Family

In a confession described by Det. Rames, Jarvis admits pondering harm to his family. He recounts planning to use rifles to kill them on three occasions but failed each time and even aimed at his brother, then returned to bed.

Jargle Det. Rames Jarvis

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