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South Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1940

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Poundkeeper Calls Police . Owner Drives Horses Away Prosecution to Be Launched

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 29 May 1940 · page 4

Some means of earning a livelihood, like that of a policeman, debt collector, tax-gatherer or impounding officer, are not always…

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Bega Court. Before Mr Balmain, Police Magistrate

The Bega District News · Thursday 6 June 1940 · page 2

On Tuesday last the following cases were heard:— Stanley Morrison pleaded guilty to two charges of carrying a person on…

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District Court Monday, June 10

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 12 June 1940 · page 8

(Before His Honor Judge Neild). In a claim by W. F. Calcraft against R. F. Routledge and J. C. Routledge, for £75/18/-, judgment had been…

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Nowra Police Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 8

At the Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M., the following cases were heard:— A. L. Peel, licensee of the Jervis…

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Licensing Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 19 June 1940 · page 13

At the Licensing Court, yesterday, renewals of licenses were granted in respect of twelve hotels in the police district, extending from Berry to…

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Nowra Police Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 July 1940 · page 13

At the Police Court, yesterday, before fore Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M., W. Massey pleaded guilty to two charges —offensive behaviour and insulting…

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N.s.w. Police Band

The South Coast Register · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 2

It is with pleasure that we are able to announce that the N.S.W. Police Band of nine players has accepted the request…

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Nowra Police Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 31 July 1940 · page 7

At the Nowra Police Court, on Thursday last, before Messrs. U. K. Walsh and B. M. Woodhill, Js.P., Kenneth Anderson Ward, 44 years of age,…

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Patriotic and Police Ball

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 2

The joint hon, secretaries of the Patriotic and Police Ball, Constable Curtis and Mr. Gillam, are leaving no stone unturned in their efforts…

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Public School Tennis Court Official Opening Ceremony

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 August 1940 · page 1

Friday afternoon saw the consummation of a dream that had for a long time been cherished by the and children of the Berry Public…

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The N.S.W. Police Orchestra (Contributed)

The South Coast Register · Thursday 8 August 1940 · page 5

Shortly the boys of the N.S.W. Police Orchestra will descend on this peaceful village to distort the air with its dance music. It is beyond…

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PATRIOTIC & Police Ball a Splendid Success Probable Net Profit of £80

The South Coast Register · Thursday 15 August 1940 · page 1

Berry has every reason to feel proud of its war effort of Friday night last, when the Patriotic and Police Ball was held in the School of Arts Hall. The function, which had been talked of for weeks,…

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Nowra Police Court Tuesday, August 20.(Before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M.)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 21 August 1940 · page 9

A business agent’s license was granted to E. W. King. Linus Hudson, of Terara, appeared on three charges—driving in a…

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Patriotic and Police Ball The Financial Statement

The South Coast Register · Thursday 29 August 1940 · page 1

A meeting of the Berry Patriotic Fund Committee was held at the council chambers on Thursday night last, with the Mayor (Aid. Strong)…

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Sadden Death Police Inspector Kreuter

The Bega District News · Monday 2 September 1940 · page 3

People were shocked on Saturday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of Mr James Kreuter. Inspector of Police at Bega. Mr Kreuter…

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Police Funeral. Late Inspector Kreuiter

The Bega District News · Thursday 5 September 1940 · page 2

The funeral of the late Mr James Kreuiter, Inspector of Police, who died suddenly last Saturday, took place on Monday, and was the most…

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Land Court

The Bega District News · Monday 9 September 1940 · page 2

A meeting of the Local Land Board for the land district of Bega, was held at the Court House, Bega, on Thursday last. Those present were:…

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Milton Court House Objection to Closing

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 18 September 1940 · page 10

At the Clyde Shire Council meeting, on Friday, Cr. Dowling, who represents the southern end of the Shire, stated that it was the intention of…

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Nowra Police Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 25 September 1940 · page 2

At the Nowra Police Court, last Tuesday, the following cases were dealt with by Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M.:—…

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Nowra Police Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 23 October 1940 · page 9

At the Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. J. A, S. Balmain, S.M., the following cases were dealt with:— The case of Herbert Moore v. W…

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