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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Sep 23, 1971
Page
2
A court report states the youth failed to answer the bail order issued for Mr Richardson. The case references an alleged break‑in on June 17 at Kingston Sports Store in Blue Street with sums cited as S361/7. The language is fragmentary, but the event concerns a juvenile involved in the Kingston incident and bail status.
Details show charges against a suspect for breaking into Kingston Newsagency in Giles Street and stealing 515.66 and 9 cigarettes. Bonds and forfeitures are noted for Richardson and his surety, with further sentencing for Fenton, Miles, and Mayberry involving probation, restitution, and supervision. The narrative mentions assaults and various court actions and dates.
In the ACT Supreme Court yesterday Justice Blackburn awarded Mina Jana Kestia damages of $24,125 plus costs against Concrete-Constructions (Canberra) Pty Ltd of Fyshwick in a fatal industrial accident claim arising at the Woden District Centre on August 5 1970. The judge also allocated sums to the deceased’s widow and two children from the estate.
A man from Morrissett Street Queanbeyan faced four counts related to theft from Charlee Rogers wed Son Pry Ltd Canberra. The case adjourned to September 1940 to determine if he could pay a fine. Mr Pearson noted prior imprisonment and release on money. Other items mention an obstruction charge, appeals, and a dismissed case involving Mr Street Hingins with related material about a refinery supply and erection plans at Juarwigar.
Two men were fined and disqualified from driving after pleading entry charges. Mr Dobson, SN, yesterday fined one man for an offence alleged to have occurred September 7 and another $375 for an offence alleged to have occurred September 14. Names and exact locations are partially obscured in the report.
The court heard five women seeking abortions were to be treated at two hospitals under medical supervision. Detective-Sergeant Bovier testified as Dr Thomas Charter Wall of Double Bay and Dr Lawin faced the proceedings in an alleged abortion piracy case.
In Sydney on Wednesday a woman shareholder in a lottery syndicate winning second prize at the Opera House lottery was granted an injunction to stop the Lottery Office from paying the ticket holder. The case involves shares worth about 2395 after a 1000 prize. The NSW Equity Court heard urgency to prevent payout until the syndicate dispute with Miss Blake is resolved.
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