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Queanbeyan & Braidwood · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1974

152 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 3 of 8

Letters to the Editor Words of Praise for Local Police

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 22 March 1974 · page 2

Sir, — Through tie “Age” columns I would like to say a few words of praise for our local Police Force her in Queanbeyan. They have been most…

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Anti-theft Devices Do Work Well

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 25 March 1974 · page 12

The value of anti-theft devices in cars is being demonstrated by an apparent reduction in the…

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Breath Test Charge Suspended Gaol Sentence

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 27 March 1974 · page 18

A panel beater was given a three months suspended gaol sentence in…

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Charged after smash

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 March 1974 · page 3

Francesco Sergi, 22, of Ernest Street, Queanbeyan, was released on bail when he…

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Parents Want Police Help

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 29 March 1974 · page 2

Sir, — I wish to advise that concern was expressed at our regular monthly meeting held on…

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Warning Issued by Police Over Mini-bike Risk

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 April 1974 · page 6

Police Inspector Derek Howard today issued a warning to mini-bike riders using city streets and footpaths and said that unless…

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A Big Farewell for the Senior Police Officers

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 5 April 1974 · page 8

One of the biggest farewell parties in Queanbeyan for some time was held last night for two senior police officers. About 150 people packed the…

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Murder Inquiry Police look for male associates

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 10 April 1974 · page 9

Detectives investigating the death of Mrs. Mary Anne Bertram, of Farrer, ACT, are extremely anxious to interview any person with any knowledge of any male associates she…

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Suspended gaol sentence Woman on Third Driving Charge

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 10 April 1974 · page 5

In Queanbeyan Court of Petty Session on Monday, a 46-year-old woman was given a suspended gaol sentence on a charge of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor…

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Alleged theft

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 April 1974 · page 3

Police are inquiring into the reported theft of $80 from a woman at Queanbeyan Leagues…

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Native Murder

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 April 1974 · page 16

“Dingaka” is CTC—TVs Weekend Movie at 8.30 on Saturday, April 20…

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Police had busy Easter

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 17 April 1974 · page 3

Although Queanbeyan police attended a number of road accidents over Easter, there were no…

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Saloon Bar Fight Ends in Court

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 19 April 1974 · page 9

A fight in the saloon bar of Walsh’s Hotel last Saturday night has its sequel in the Court of…

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Dead in Gaol Cell

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 22 April 1974 · page 1

A Queanbeyan man was found hanged in a cell of Goulburn gaol early yesterday morning…

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Purse theft Temptation Too Great

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 1 May 1974 · page 20

The temptation was too great for a 23-year-old mechanic who saw a woman place a purse on a…

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Whisky theft

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 3 May 1974 · page 3

A carton of Scotch whisky Unsigned to the Riyal Hotel has been stolen from Queanbeyan…

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Stealing Charge

Queanbeyan Age · Wednesday 8 May 1974 · page 3

A 41-year-old man allegedly caught in the act by Queanbeyan police, has been charged with…

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Amusement Centre Theft Of $300

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 20 May 1974 · page 7

About $300 in twenty cent coins were stolen from the Monaro Amusement Centre in Monaro…

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Dial “M” for Murder

Queanbeyan Age · Friday 24 May 1974 · page 10

“Dial ‘M’ For Murder” is CTC’s next novie in the Alfred Hitchcock…

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Letters to the Editor Public Abuse Forced Store to Charged Fee

Queanbeyan Age · Monday 27 May 1974 · page 2

Sir, — I respectfully request that the following story be printed in your paper’s letter to the editor…

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