Faithorn V. Territory Of
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Papua
lENGTHY argument on constitutional A questions characterised the hearing in June at the Central Court, Port Moresby, of a second action against the Territory of Papua by Mr. B. W. Faithom, a Government officer, who had been re duced in rank from Assistant Resident Magistrate to Patrol Officer. Mr. Faithorn claimed that he was still an A.R.M, (2nd class), at a salary of £5lO p.a.
On June 18, Mr. Justice Gore gave judg ment in favour of the Territory, dismissing the case with costs. Mr. Faithom has given notice of an appeal to the High Court of Australia.