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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1931

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Camden Police Court

Camden News · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 3

Allan James Gander was charged with having driven an unregistered motor vehicle on a public street Sergt, Kemp informed the Magistrate that…

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Camden Police Court

Camden News · Thursday 24 September 1931 · page 2

The following cases were heard at Camden Police Court on Thursday last before Mr. J. B. Scobie, P.M. CARRIER CHARGED…

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Police Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 30 September 1931 · page 4

At Picton Police Court, On 18th instant, before the Police Magistrate, Frederick Gillett was fined 5/- and Court costs, for being found drunk and…

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Stealing Charge From Wilton

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 October 1931 · page 2

At the Picton Police Court, before the Police Magistrate, Mr. M. E. Scane, on 18th ultimo, John Hurley, 53, was charged with at Wilton, he…

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Thirlmere Topics Smart Police Work

The Picton Post · Wednesday 7 October 1931 · page 2

Bicycle Stolen—Recovered in 24 Hours Mr. A. Carter, on Sunday morning, had his Speedwell cycle stolen. Alby, with L. Catt, left their bikes near Mr…

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Deaf Mute Charged Criminal Record "Very Painful Case."

The Picton Post · Wednesday 14 October 1931 · page 4

A deaf mute, Edward Jehu Mann (33), was among the accused persons arraigned at the Parramatta Quarter Sessions on Tuesday of last week. And…

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Police Court Court FRIDAY, 17th OCTOBER, 1931 (Before Mr. M. E. Soane, P.m.) Dead Sheep, a Well and a Witness Who Forgot. Chalker Censured

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 October 1931 · page 2

Wollondilly Shire Council charged F. L. Rofe, a Bargo butcher, with, in July, 1931, he did deposit putrescible matter on vacant lands at Bargo…

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A Lengthy List Previous Convictions Stranger Convicted of Stealing From Arthur Brooks

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 October 1931 · page 3

With a list of fourteen previous convictions against him, Edward Frank Shaw, otherwise Frank !Warren, was sentenced to nine months hard, labor each [?] two charges of stealing at the last Picton Police Court, the [?] to be [?] by…

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Camden Police Court

Camden News · Thursday 29 October 1931 · page 2

At Camden Police Court last Thursday, two interesting cases were heard before Mr. Scobie, P.M. Camden Municipal Council…

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Small Debts Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 November 1931 · page 4

George Donovan v. dive Sharpe. Claim for wages. Adjourned tin next court…

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Police Court. Friday 17th OCTOBER, 1931 (Before Mr. M- E. Soane, P.m.) Traffic Breaches

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 November 1931 · page 4

William Kent, overtaking on Stone-quarry Creek bridge. Fined £1 and 5/6 costs…

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Police Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 November 1931 · page 2

At the Picton Police Court on Friday last, before the Police Magistrate, Mr. M. E. Soane," motor traffic breaches were the principal cases dealt with…

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Bill Watson Fined for Assault at Camden Elects to "Take It Out."

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 November 1931 · page 2

William George Watson, a well-known farmer and sportsman, of Camden, was convicted at last Camden Court on two charges of assault and…

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Camden Police Court Thursday, 19th November, 1931. Before Mr. J. B. Soobie, P.M.

Camden News · Thursday 26 November 1931 · page 2

Harold Victor Taplin and Rupert Thomas v William George Watson, four charges, two for alleged assault and two for damaging bicycles. Two…

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Camden Police Court. Valueless Cheques

Camden News · Thursday 31 December 1931 · page 2

At the Camden Police Court on the 24th inst., before Mr. J. B. Scobie, P.M., six charges of false pretences and one of attempting to obtain goods…

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