Murray James Silvester was today sentenced to 14 days jail and fined $2.500
in the Sale Magistrates Court
when he pleaded guilty to killing 420 Wedge-tailed Eagles and other
protected birds on a Tubbut property
and surrounding properties.
It is understood to be the first custodial sentence for the destruction of
protected wildlife handed out in Victoria.
Barney Enders
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