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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1973

137 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 6 of 7

$1,000 Approved for Basketball Court at Flat

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 10 October 1973 · page 5

Mr. Ron Brewer, Member for Goulburn, said today that he had been successful in representations on behalf of the Yarralumla Shire Council for…

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Annual police golf day

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 October 1973 · page 16

Queanbeyan police, in cooperation with Queanbeyan Golf Club, will conduct the annual “Police and Friends”…

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Brief chat in Court

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 October 1973 · page 7

The quiet dignity of the City Court was relaxed a little this week by Stipendiary…

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In Court Breathalyser evasion Driver Fined $220

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 12 October 1973 · page 7

A 20-year-old bricklayer who said he had only consumed one middy of beer, was fined a total of $220 in Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions on charges of refusing an alcotest and a breath analysis…

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Suspended gaol term Attempted to Manipulate the “Pokies” Monaro Street Chase

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 October 1973 · page 7

An attempt to manipulate poker machines at Queanbeyan Leagues’…

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Died on Tennis Court

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 22 October 1973 · page 3

A 45-year-old grazier collapsed and died while playing tennis at Michelago yesterday afternoon…

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$1200 theft

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 24 October 1973 · page 19

Queanbeyan detectives are investigating the theft of about $1200 worth of second hand spare parts and…

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Beer theft charge Threw Kegs From Truck

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 24 October 1973 · page 4

A truck driver who failed to deliver three kegs of beer to a Goulburn club on October 3 was fined $100 in Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions on a charge of having stolen them…

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Police at smash scene

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 24 October 1973 · page 12

Police on Monday inspected the scene of an accident on Uriarra Road, Queanbeyan, in…

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Police warn

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 29 October 1973 · page 1

Queanbeyan police have warned residents and visitors not to leave their vehicles unlocked…

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Theft at Pharmacy

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 31 October 1973 · page 23

Thieves last night forced their way into Merv Lyons’ pharmacy in Crawford Street and stole about $30 in…

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Fined $100 for Assault on Referee

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 31 October 1973 · page 12

In Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions yesterday, Rodney William Gray 24…

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In Court Cleared of DUI charge Request to Destroy Finger Prints

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 31 October 1973 · page 17

A man cleared in Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions of a charge of driving under…

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EDITORIAL Police call

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 November 1973 · page 2

THE WARNING issued by the police to bankers and other business houses of the growing threat of armed holdups here in Queanbeyan is both timely…

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Police Golf Day Success

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 November 1973 · page 23

Despite threatening weather conditions, the second annual Police and Friends Golf Day at the Queanbeyan Golf Club has proved a great success. A field of 93 players…

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Crime Risk Local Police Issue Holdup Warning for City Bankers Tighten Security

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 2 November 1973 · page 1

Local police have issued a warning to city bankers of the possibility of an armed hold-up in Queanbeyan, They urge banks and other businesses handling large…

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Life term for murder

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 5 November 1973 · page 1

In Sydney Supreme Court on Friday night, a Queanbeyan carpenter was sentenced to life imprisonment on a murder charge…

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Police Recuits Wanted

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 9 November 1973 · page 8

The NSW Police Recruiting Team will be in Queanbeyan on November 22 to interview applicants…

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Disqualified driving Contempt for a Court Decision Gaol Warning

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 12 November 1973 · page 9

“Anyone who drives whilst disqualified faces a gaol term, because they show complete contempt for a court decision.” This warning was issued…

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Suspended sentence for assault

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 12 November 1973 · page 9

In Queanbeyan Court of Petty Sessions, Mr. D. E. Leo, SM, imposed a 14-day suspended prison sentence…

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