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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1914

34 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 2 of 2

Licensing Court

Camden News · Thursday 18 June 1914 · page 3

Before Messrs. J. Lakeman and W. C. Furner. Applications for re-newal of licenses. Royal Hotel, Mr. John Clinch. The Sergt. of Police remarked, there was a wonderful…

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The Late Burglary at St. Jude's Rectory, Bowral

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 20 June 1914 · page 4

At the Goulburn Quarter Sessions on Tuesday last, before Judge Rogers, Joseph Henry Burns was presented on a charge of having, on May 1, at…

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Undermining Police Discipline

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 July 1914 · page 4

"I view the holding of a meeting by certain policemen, and the decision to go on with the collection of funds—in spite of the fact that the…

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Police Courts Thursday, 25th June. Before Mr. Edwards, P.M.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 July 1914 · page 3

John Benjamin Hynds, for offensive behaviour, was fined 10s. The police took out a prohibition order against Arthur Burgess for a…

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Police Court. Thursday, 9th July, before Mr. R. H. Antill, J.P. Alleged Arson

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 July 1914 · page 6

William George Forrester was charged with having maliciously set fire to a barn, of the value of £250, with intent to injure William…

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Police Court. Thursday, 23rd July, before Mr. Edwards, P.M.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1914 · page 6

Sergt. Collis proceeded against K. S. Boardman on a charge of not keeping his premiss as far us practicable free from flies and insects…

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Small Debts Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 29 July 1914 · page 6

S. Emmetty C.E. Russell—Claim for £3 16s.—Verdict £2 5s, with 3s costs. Monday, 27th July, [?]…

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Police Court. Thursday, 29th October, before Mr. Edwards, P.M. Sequel to Recent Shooting Fatality

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 November 1914 · page 4

John Boyd was proceeded against on a charge of carrying firearms on Sunday, 18th October. There was no appearance of defendant, but a…

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Camden Police Court

Camden News · Thursday 19 November 1914 · page 6

Friday, Nov. 13, 1914. Before Mr. Clegg, P.M. The Camden council had five cases before the Court proceeding, against persons for…

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Experienced Magistrate

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 November 1914 · page 6

A man recently complained to the [?] State at the Thames Court that he had been [?] over the purchase of a pony, which on reaching home, "turned dead lame,"…

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Police Court. Monday, 23rd November, before Mr. R. H. Antill. J.P.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 November 1914 · page 4

Philip James and Jessie McIntyre were charged in company with stealing a buggy cushion and lamp the [?] of Thomas P [?] The…

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Police Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 2 December 1914 · page 4

On Wednesday, Joseph Westall,for drunkenness, was fined 5s, or 24hours imprisonment he went to gaol Thursday 36th November before…

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Alleged Stealing

The Picton Post · Wednesday 16 December 1914 · page 4

At the Police Court on Tuesday, before Mr. G. Bradbury, J.P., Michael O'Br[?]n was charged, on warrant, with stealing a horse, sulky and…

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Camden Police Court. Friday, Dec. 19, 1914. Before Mr. Clegg, P.M.

Camden News · Thursday 24 December 1914 · page 12

R. Holdsworth was charged with driving a motor car in Camden on Doc. 2, without a tail light. Mr. E. H. Street appeared for defendant, who pleaded guilty. The police did not…

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