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Newspaper
Gloucester Advocate
Location
Gloucester, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Aug 13, 1954
Page
4
Remanded by Mr A D Tyler on charges of driving 2 persons convicted for dangerous driving to lose licences. One case a manne. Details sketchy due to damaged text but notes court action and licence suspensions.
Police report that Aquar and Farley were involved in an incident near Naraweama pri hospital around 8 p.m. Farley admitted to drinking two beers at the Commercial Hotel and two at the Gloucester Hotel earlier. Farley suffered a forehead laceration and a hip injury. Fairfax notes Farley has a prior DUI conviction dated January 26, 1962.
Fragmentary report describes an interview with Channon about surgery and intoxication. Mentions an unsteady three two rhythm and a thick voice. References a tree beer event at Krambach, a vehicle laceration, and a conviction at Central.
Witnesses described a red ar se poscher near Barrington and Ravenshaw Streets. Grant allegedly drove northerly toward An's westerly direction along Barrington Road encountering sirens at about 1100 pan. Welamantals admitted past four years, claimed not driving his own car, and the owner said the vehicle was returned. Constable Davidson noted a lack of clear control and possible intoxication.
A Gloucester cafe proprietor, Robert Eric Ute of Church Street, faced charges for adulterating milk by adding water. Witnesses testified the sample showed 84 percent added water and that the inspector reported adulteration. The defense argued the offense was not proven beyond reasonable doubt and highlighted the proprietor's character. the court deferred verdict.
Australian rodeo star Kevin McTagpart, famed for bold riding at Gloucester Seog, was seriously injured at Bee when his mount reared and pitched him. He suffered a fractured skull and broken ribs, was rushed to Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney, with weeks of recovery ahead.
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