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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

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

Assault in Railway Carriage. Irwin Committed for Trial

The Picton Post · Wednesday 19 June 1929 · page 2

At Picton Police Court on Friday last, before Mr. Sloan, P.M. [?] founding story was unfolded by an 18 years-old girl, a student of Sydney…

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Camden Police Court Tuesday, July, 9th, 1929. Before Mr. F. D. H. 'Sutherland, P.M.

Camden News · Thursday 18 July 1929 · page 9

Cecil Rapley, Campsie, for driving a motor lorry with only one headlight, on 3rd June, at Camden, was fined £1, and 5/6 costs…

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Camden Police Court Tuesday, 13th August. 1929. (Before Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, P.M.)

Camden News · Thursday 15 August 1929 · page 3

Frank Redden, Picton, for not having lighted lamps on motor vehicle in Argyle St., Camden, on the evening of 14th July. Fined 5/- and 5/6 costs…

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Alleged Attempted Murder at Picton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 21 August 1929 · page 2

News quickly travelled on Saturday night last, when it was reported to the police of the shooting affray, in which Francis Nancarrow, 47, was injured…

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Picton Sensation. Charge of Attempted Murder

Camden News · Thursday 22 August 1929 · page 1

Francis Naucarrow, aged 47, was admitted to the Camden District Hospital, on Saturday night suffering from a bullet-wound in his right leg. It is alleged that he was shot…

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Picton Court. Friday, 16th AUGUST, 1929. (Before Mr. M. E. Soanc, P.M.)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 August 1929 · page 3

The transfer of a billiad license at Nepean Dam, from Francis Salmon to James Keating, was granted. The license of the Club Hotel, Picton…

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Police Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 September 1929 · page 2

There was a sequel at Picton Police Court to the disturbance in a local refreshment room, when Thomas Mills, 24, was charged with using indecent…

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Picton Police Court MONDAY, 2nd SEPTEMBER, 1929. (Before Mr. T. McGrouther, J. P.)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 September 1929 · page 3

Martin Smith, 73, was charged with stealing 4s. in money, the property of Arthur Davison. The old chap pleaded not guilty…

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Camden Police Court. Tuesday, 10th September, 1929

Camden News · Thursday 12 September 1929 · page 7

Before Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, P.M. Frederick Clissold, Elderslie, for having seven opossums, protected animals, unlawfully in his possession…

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Til Bet You and all Wonson's Men." Abbotsford Shooting Affray. Charge Reduced from Attempted Murder to Maliciously Wounding

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 September 1929 · page 2

Accommodation at the Picton Court House was taxed to its atmost on Friday last to seat the crowd which attended to hear the case before Police…

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Picton Police Court Friday September 13th, 1929. (Before Mr. M. E. Soane, P.M.)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 September 1929 · page 3

James Jameson, for driving a motor vehicle without holding a license, was fined £1, and costs 8/-. Alexander Dougall, ex parte, was…

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Another Burglary in Picton. Oakman's Store Again Suffers. New Hands at Work?

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 October 1929 · page 2

E. Oakman and Son's big store at Picton was again broken into last night or early this morning. The discovery was made by Mr. E. Oakman…

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Denham Court Road

The Campbelltown News · Friday 22 November 1929 · page 1

The public are advised that the Metropolitan Water Sewerage and Drainage Board is about to carry out a renewal of…

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Camden Police Court Tuesday, December 10th, 1929. Before Mr. F. D. H. Sutherland, P.M.

Camden News · Thursday 12 December 1929 · page 9

Hubert Moore, for failing to notify sale of a motor vehicle ; fined 10/- and 8/- costs. Harry Gettoes, for driving a motor…

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Picton Police Court Friday, December 13, 1929. (Before Mr. M. E. Scane. P.M.)

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 December 1929 · page 3

First-class Constable W. E. Lind, officer in charge Picton Police Station the police cases. Carrying Firearms on Sunday…

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Attempted Burglary. Shots Fired

Camden News · Thursday 26 December 1929 · page 1

An attempt was made by burglars to enter the premises of Messrs. Clifton Bros., grocers and produce merchants, of Argyle Street, Camden, about 2.30 a.m. on…

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