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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1939

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

New Police Magistrate

The Picton Post · Wednesday 18 January 1939 · page 2

Another change in the position of police magistrate for the district is about to take place, though it is only three months since Mr. W. F. Britz…

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Riotous Behaviour. Court Proceedings

Camden News · Thursday 26 January 1939 · page 4

At the Camden Police Court on the 12th inst., before Mr. Bliss P.M., evidence was heard in connection with prosecutions by the police on…

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Tennis. Campbelltown District Night Tennis Association. Matches for Next Week. Tuesday, 31st JANUARY. King’s Court

The Campbelltown News · Friday 27 January 1939 · page 6

Winalot v. Coo-ee. B Grade final. R. Egelton in charge. Eaglemont Court. Eaglemont . v. Minto. C Grade…

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Local Police Force

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 3

The reduced strength of the local police force was mentioned at the meeting of the Picton Municipal Council on Wednesday night by Ald…

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48 Witnesses Moss Vale Court Case

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 February 1939 · page 4

Some of the leading citizens of Moss Vale were amongst a crowd of nearly 50 witnesses subpoenaed in a case before the moss Vale police Court a…

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Straying Stock Serious Menace Heavy Fines Imposed B[?] Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 March 1939 · page 2

At the monthly sitting of the Picton Police Court, fast Thursday, when the new Police Magistrate for the district (Mr. M. J. Ryan) presided for the…

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Notes from The Oaks Splendid Rain—street Improvement—cricket — Vandalism—need for Resident Police Officer—congratulations

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 March 1939 · page 3

Nearly four inches of splendid rain has fallen in the district already during March. This compares excellently with the 56 points for March…

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Special Licensing Court

The Campbelltown News · Friday 24 March 1939 · page 3

On Tuesday Mr. J. W. M. Laidlaw, Chairman of the Licences Induction Board and Metropolitan Licensing Court was on the Bench at the…

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Judgment Reserved. Full Court. (Before the Chief Justice Sir Frederick Jordan, Mr. Justice Halse Rogers and Mr. justice Maxwell.)CRUSHED by Pole

The Campbelltown News · Friday 31 March 1939 · page 8

Thomason v. Council of the Municipality of Campbelltown. Maggie Bella Thomason sought the new trial of an action in which she…

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Decline in Horse Breeding Police Inspector's Startling Report the Sport of Kings and Farmers

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 April 1939 · page 4

Not only has there been a most serious falling off in the number of horses in the Stats during recent years, but there has been an…

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Trivial Court Case Charged with Stealing One Orange

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 April 1939 · page 1

Mr. T. J. Ryan, P.M, who presides at the Piclon police court had an exceptionally trumpery case to deal with at the sittings of Bowral court…

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Alleged Assault Grazier Sues Policeman

The Picton Post · Wednesday 10 May 1939 · page 1

"The Picton Post" Barrallier correspondent writes:-A claim for £400 damages has been served on a Goulburn policeman by a Barrallier grazier…

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Camden Police Court. Thursday, 11th May, ,1939. Before Mr. S. J. Bliss S.M.

Camden News · Thursday 18 May 1939 · page 10

R. D Holdsworth v H. F. Buttenshaw for £25 commission for sale of taxi service. This matter came before the court in March last and was…

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Magistrate's Interesting Ruling

The Picton Post · Wednesday 24 May 1939 · page 1

In the event of a person returning home to find the house locked up and unable to gain admission, and then proceeds to a hotel after…

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Licensing Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 5 July 1939 · page 1

The following renewal of hotel licenses in the Picton district were granted by Mr. M. Ryan, P.M. at the Picton Licensing Court last…

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Talkie Talk. Bulldog Drummond’s Secret Police

The Campbelltown News · Friday 18 August 1939 · page 7

Romance, intrigue, murder and hunt for buried treasure in a mysterious old castle move the action of Paramount's latest “Bulldog…

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Cycle Races on Public Roads Decision Rests with Police Commissioner

The Picton Post · Wednesday 6 September 1939 · page 4

The subject was raised in the Legislative Assembly a few days ago, when Mr. Jeff Bate, member for Wollondilly, asked the Colonial Secretary…

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Picton Police Court

The Picton Post · Wednesday 4 October 1939 · page 2

At the Picton Police Court last Thursday, Jack Walsh, pleaded guilty to a charge of using indecent lan­guage, and was fined £3, in default…

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Burglary in Picton Tobacco and Cigarettes Stolen

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 October 1939 · page 2

A large quantity of tobacco and cigarettes were taken by burglars who broke into Mr. C. Prior's to. bacconist shop and hairdressing…

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Camden Police Court. Motor Traffic Cases

Camden News · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 8

Police v George A. Kill, before Mr. S. J. Bliss, S.M., for failure to keep centre line of carriageway on the right within 500 feet of a curve…

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