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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

242 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 1 of 13

Assault Case

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 2

Thomas Russell was the victim of a serious assault at Redfern last night. When conveyed to the hospital he had no clear idea of what had…

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Police Court Friday, January 3 (Before Mr. Forrest, P.M )Canberra Cases Motor Traffic

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

William Monk was charged with driving an unregistered motor cycle at Canberra and was fined 20/- with 3/- costs…

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Telegraphic News (Australian Press Association Message).THE Coal Dispute Full High Court to Deal With the Matter SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 January 1930 · page 1

When the High Court which is dealing with the coal dispute, resumed this morning, Mr. Justice Rich said he…

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Court Cases in the South

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 9 January 1930 · page 1

Figures made available by Police Department at Goulburn indicate a decrease of 111 cases in the Southern Police Division last year. During the…

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Alleged Stealing

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 3

James Henry Taylor, on remand front last Court, was charged with having on 17th November last, at Mongarlowe, stolen £20 and two…

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Police Court Tuesday. (Before Mr Forrest, P.M.). Abusive Words

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 3

John Thurston was charged with having used abusive words to Sergeant Genner. When the case was called on the…

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Licensing Court

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 2

At the Quarterly Licensing Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Forrest, P.M., the quarterly report of the licensing inspector was read, This showed that…

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Quiet Time for Police

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 1

With this week almost gone, there have been no cases of any kind at the Queanbeyan Police Court, not even [?] case of drunkennes. Looks like as…

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Small Debts Court Tuesday. (Before Mr. Forrest, P.M.)

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 10 January 1930 · page 1

Dr. Harris sued Thomas Thorne for £12/12/, balance of medical fees. Defendant pleaded not indebted. Dr. Harris deposed that the claim…

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Telegraphic News (Australian Press Association Message).NORTHERN COALFIELDS 600 Police on Duty SYDNEY

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 1

Everything is Reported to be quiet on the Northern coalfields. There are now 600 police on duty there, drawn mostly from…

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Telegraphic News (Australian Press Association Message).QUIET on Northern Coalfields More Cars for Police Sydney

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 16 January 1930 · page 1

Everything was reported to be quiet on the Northern coalfields this morning. A number of additional special police…

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Charge of Stealing

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

Joseph Thompson, a young man, said to be a jockey, was charged at the Bega police court with that he did, on January 4, enter te shop of…

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Queanbeyan Police Court Monday, January 20th, 1930 Before Mr. J. W.T. Forrest. P.M. DRUNKS

Queanbeyan Age · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 1

Joseph Richmond, charged with being drunk in Crawford Street on Saturday, was fined 20/- or 14 days. Patrick Kenna was fined 20/- or…

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Motor Notes Theft - Proof Automobiles

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 3

In view the number of cars which are stolen every year in Australia, although the majority are recovered— sometimes in a damaged condition—it…

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Assault Charge Young Man Fined £5

Queanbeyan Age · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 1

At the local Police Court on Tuesday afternoon, Charles Henry Wilson, aged 18, was charged before Mr. Forrest, P.M., that he did assault Joseph…

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Police Court Wednesday (Before Mr. W. G. Pullen, J.P.). Alleged Vagrancy

The Braidwood Dispatch and Mining Journal · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

Elsie Creagan, of Mongarlowe, married woman, was charged with being an idle aud disorderly person having insufficient means of support…

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Police Court Friday. (Before Mr. Pullen, J.P.). Alleged Vagrancy

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 5

Walter Clarence Plerpont (25), a stranger in these parts, was charged with being an idle and disorderly person having insufficient lawful means…

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Police Court Saturday (Before Mr. Pollen, J.P.). Alleged Robbery

The Braidwood Review and District Advocate · Tuesday 28 January 1930 · page 3

Mervyn Harold Birch was charged with having at Parramatta, on the 14th December last, stolen an Olds-mobile motor car, of the value of…

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Queanbeyan Police Court Before Mr. J. W. T. Forrest, P,M

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

At the Police Court to-day, Henry Wolfe was charged with being drunk in Crawford Street yesterday. A fine of 20/- was imposed, the…

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Mates Poisoned Murder Charge Against Survivor

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 3

A message from Wellington states that a verdict of wilful murder against John William Matthew McKenzie, was on Thursday returned by the Coroner…

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