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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

27 stories in Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Murder and More Gaols. (Published by arrangement.)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 January 1928 · page 4

In its report of the laying of the foundation stone of a new gaol the Chicago " Daily Journal " reports Mr. Cermak, chairman at the…

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Unusual Police Report. (Published by arrangement.)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 January 1928 · page 1

"The annual police reports of the city of Washington (capital of U.S.A.)" are more interesting than the common run," says "The…

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Camden Police Court. Tuesday, January 10th, 1928. Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.

Camden News · Thursday 12 January 1928 · page 10

G. F. Tickner, charged with driving in Camden on 3rd December last, a motor lorry not having the prescribed number plate affixed.—Fined 10/- and…

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Camden Police Court. Tuesday, 14th February, 1928. Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.

Camden News · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 10

John P. Smith was charged that on the 9th December he committed a breach of the Motor Traffic Act, by driving a motor lorry on the wrong…

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Remarks by P.M. at Court. Campbelltown, on 13th FEBRUARY, 1928

The Campbelltown News · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 4

The Police Magistrate, J, B. Gibson, Esq., stated as follows:— “Before commencing the business of the Court I would like to take the…

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Picton Police Court Friday, February 17 [Before Mr. Stevenson, P. M.]

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 3

Norman Francis Hewitt, charged with driving a car at a speed dangerous to the public. Case dismissed…

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Police Protection at Douglas Park & MENANGLE. Chief Secretary's Department, Sydney, Feb. 15, 1928

The Picton Post · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 1

Dear Sir.— Adverting to your letter, urging that additional police protection be afforded for Douglas Park and Menangle, I desire to…

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Camden Police Court. Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M. Tuesday, 13th March

Camden News · Thursday 22 March 1928 · page 9

R. M. Cummins v. Laurie, Dunk, butcher, for selling adulterated sausages, containing over the amount of 3.5 sulphur oxide allowed by law…

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Camden Police Court Tuesday, April 10th, 1928

Camden News · Thursday 12 April 1928 · page 6

Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M. William Eckersley, for driving a horse and sulky on Macquarie Grove Road without lights on the evening of…

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Gaol for 22,500 Years

The Campbelltown News · Friday 13 April 1928 · page 4

An Associated Press Message states that, according to a report issued by the U.SA. Department of Justice, “the records of the division of the…

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Gaol for 22,500 YEARS. (Published by arrangement.)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 April 1928 · page 3

An Associated Press Message states that, according to a report issued by the U.S.A. Department of Justice, " the records of the division of the…

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Picton Valuation Court Before Mr. G. Stevenson, P.M.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 9 May 1928 · page 2

Almost as soon as the Picton Courthouse was declared open on Thursday morning last every available seat in the building was…

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Court Case

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 May 1928 · page 2

Held at Campbelltown on Monday last, 14th inst., before Mr. J. B. Gibson, police Magistrate. The Police versus Walter…

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Camden Police Court

Camden News · Thursday 14 June 1928 · page 10

Tuesday, June 12th, before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M. Commissioner for Stamp Duties v A. Baxter and M. Maxwell, giving…

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Picton Police Court Friday, June 15, 1928. Before Mr. 6. Stevenson, P.M.

The Picton Post · Wednesday 20 June 1928 · page 2

James Hurley, 30, salesman, and Sidney Lacoste, 30, painter, both of Anaandale, on a charge of breaking and entering the store of Messrs…

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Police Officer's Warning. (Published by arrangement.)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 27 June 1928 · page 1

Mrs. E. Field, Protective Officer of the Providence, Rhode Island (U.S.A.) police, is thus reported in the Providence "News":…

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Pulpit and Gaol Analysis

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 August 1928 · page 5

“The fight against the Prohibition law in U.S.A.,” says “The Times,” New York, “was carried yesterday into the precincts of…

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Picton Police Court Tuesday, September 4. Before Messrs. J. T. Ashcroft and E.J. Etherton, J' s.P

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 September 1928 · page 2

Herbert Donald Wilson was charged with stealing £23 from Stanley Lawrence. He was found guilty and sentenced to one month in…

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Another Burglary at Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 September 1928 · page 2

Messrs. E. Oakman & Son's general store was again burgled, and on this occasion, a large collection of men's wear was removed. Going to…

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Camden Police Court Tuesday, 11th September, 1928. Before Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M.

Camden News · Thursday 13 September 1928 · page 9

Keith R. Stevens for failing to renew or return expired motor lorry certificate, was fined 10/- and 8/- costs. Allowed 7 days 10 pay…

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