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Sydney, 1949.

Collection
Institutions and the State

A deaf man who works as a driver for the Transport Department asks to be excused from jury duty. Judge excuses him from jury, and says his driving licence should be cancelled.

Source
Driving ability is questioned (1949, November 18). The Evening Advocate (Innisfail, Qld. : 1941 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved January 3, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212391136

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Driving ability is questioned (1949, November 18). The Evening Advocate (Innisfail, Qld. : 1941 - 1954), p. 1. Retrieved January 3, 2024, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article212391136

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