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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1968

21 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Police Catch Sneak Thief

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 24 January 1968 · page 1

When a youth made a habit of stealing from the Colonial Motel, Windsor, he came…

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TENNIS State’s Best Juniors at Court Opening

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 31 January 1968 · page 19

The State’s four best junior tennis players will appear at the official opening on Sunday of the new tennis courts at North Richmond Park…

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Youth on Car Theft Charges

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 14 February 1968 · page 1

A 16-year-old youth was remanded at the Windsor Children’s Court this week on…

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Man on Murder Charge

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 28 February 1968 · page 1

The man has been charged with murder following the death of a Vineyard woman on…

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$40 Fine for Petrol Stealing

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 13 March 1968 · page 14

Although a defendant had not actually taken petrol from the tank of a car, he had aided and…

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Must Defend Decision in Court

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 20 March 1968 · page 18

Forced into a reluctant decision because of its limited planning powers, Windsor Council now finds it has to defend its action in the…

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Girl’s Death Stalemate in Police investigation

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 3 April 1968 · page 1

Police have reached a stalemate in their inquiries into the death of Helen Mary Harrison, of…

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No Motive for Theft

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 17 April 1968 · page 14

“There seems to be no motive at all for this offence,” said Mr A. D. Tyler, S. M., at a recent…

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Heavy Fine for Pumpkin Stealing

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 8 May 1968 · page 15

Convicted on a charge of stealing 35 pumpkins - valued at $6 a defendant was fined…

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To Stand Trial For Murder

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 8 May 1968 · page 6

After a preliminary hearing at Windsor Court last week, a Vineyard man was committed for trial…

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D.u.i Driver Warned by Police

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 29 May 1968 · page 14

A driver, who had told police he would “sleep it off” had, about an hour later, been arrested for driving under the influence it was states at a recent Richmond Court…

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Bond on Stealing Charge

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 5 June 1968 · page 19

Because of his previous good record, a defendant, convicted on a charge of stealing from…

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Unlicensed Tv, Radio 19 Charged at Richmond

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 12 June 1968 · page 7

Fines and costs totalling more than $450 were imposed on 19 defendants at the last Richmond Court, charged with having unlicensed radio and TV…

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Law Reports. Windsor Petty Sessions. Tuesday, July 17. (Before the Police Magistrate and Mr. Yeo.) Cruelty to Animals

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 17 July 1968 · page 26

Mary Smith was charged with cruelty to a mare by overdriving her in a spring cart. It appeared from the evidence of Constable Grace that defendant had six passengers in the vehicle, and…

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Insight Into Life of Police Women

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 17 July 1968 · page 13

An insight into the life and duties of police women was given in an interesting talk to members of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Kurrajong…

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Windsor Licensing Court. Monday, July 16. (Before the Chairman, W. H. H. Becke, Esq., P.m.) Transfer

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 17 July 1968 · page 26

The billiard license held by Joseph Pye for a room in George-street, known as “O’Hara’s Show Room.” was transferred to Henry O’Hara. QUARTERLY REPORT…

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$5,000 Reward For Murder Arrest

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 24 July 1968 · page 1

A $5,000 reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of the murderer of 17-year-old Helen Mary Harrison, of Maraylya…

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Theft of Aircraft Tyres

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 14 August 1968 · page 13

Two RAAF men, convicted on charges of stealing 21 aircraft tyres, were each fined…

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Memorial to Police Sergeant Unveiled

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 11 September 1968 · page 1

“This memorial is proof of the affection and admiration won by the late Sergeant Jim Fletcher in doing what is often an unenviable and…

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Police-citizens Boys’ Club Overflow Attendance at Rally

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Wednesday 20 November 1968 · page 19

More than 150 people attended a rally on Wednesday night organised by the Hawkesbury District Police-Citizens Boys’ Club…

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