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Sailor Fined for Assault in Civic Centre Row
Jenkins a 25 year old radio electrical mechanic faced assault charges after allegedly punching William Delaney of Hillside Hostel in Alinga Street. Delaney testified the blow fractured his teeth and the two men argued after Delaney pushed Jenkins away. Bragg corroborated the scuffle and noted Delaney’s later threats, while Jenkins claimed self defense and said Delaney called him a mug sailor. The report also notes Legacy Torchbearers to meet at Hotel Canberra for a general meeting to discuss fundraising plans.
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Jenkins
William Delaney
Hillside Hostel
Alinga Street
Civic Centre
Delaney
Westmead
Canberra
Jenkin
Coles Store
A. D. Collins
Civic Hotel
Jenkins Cam
Mr. Collins
Philip Adolphus Bragg
George Street
Homebunh
Hillside
Bragg
Mr. Denton
Naval Station
Legacy
Hotel Canberra
G. Scott