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Courts & crime, 1943

48 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 3

Aboriginal Tracker Honored King’s Police Medal for Distinguished Conduct

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 13 January 1943 · page 4

I have learned with pleasure that the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, has received advice that the King has approved of the award of the…

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Aboriginal Tracker Honoured King’s Police Medal for Distinguished Conduct

The Bega District News · Thursday 14 January 1943 · page 5

I have learned with pleasure that the Governor, Lord Wakehurst, has received advice that the King has approved of the award of the King’s…

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No Police Court

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 January 1943 · page 2

Wednesday was Berry’s court day but Mr. Balmain, the P.M.. had an easy day, seeing that no cases were presented for his hearing…

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Stealing

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 6

R. F. Dowden was charged with stealing from Leslie Edward Jones a pair of trousers, and pleaded guilty…

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Goods Stolen From Week-enders Currarong Cottages Entered Nand Wife Face Stealing Charge

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 1

Three week-end cottages at [?]rrarong. one owned by the [?]naging director of Mark [?]ys, Sydney (Hugh Michael,…

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“Bit” Policeman for a Drink Instead, Pensioner Gets One Month’s Gaol

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 5

Owning to the high-faultin’ name of William Stanilaus Harrigan, one would be expected to have more “savvy” than…

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Cases Heard at Nowra Court Assault—stealing—appeal

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 27 January 1943 · page 6

At the Nowra Police Court, on Tuesday last, before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S.M., Harold Carberry, an aboriginal, had two charges…

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Nowra’s C.p.s. Farewelled Mr. Hughes Leaves Nowra Presentation Made by Police and Legal Fraternity

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 February 1943 · page 4

Prior to his moving from Nowra to take up a position at headquarters. Mr. Hughes Clerk of Petty Sessions at…

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Failed to Register Sentenced to Four Months

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 February 1943 · page 7

At the Wollongong Police Court, last, week, Ronald Francis Francis Dowden (20) was charged with failing to register as required under the…

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A “Cleanskin” Did Not Want Police Court Conviction

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 24 February 1943 · page 5

When Oliver Goldsmith, the Irish poet, novelist and historian, in the year 1762, wrote:— “Can’t thou not minister to a mind…

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Nowra Police Court Tuesday, February 16. (Before Mr. J. A. B. Balmain, S.M.)

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 24 February 1943 · page 3

Arthur Joseph Brown was fined £1 and 8/- court costs for having driven an unregistered motor vehicle…

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Matrimonial Problems ok the Quinns Solved by Judge at Wollongong Appeals Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 24 February 1943 · page 1

At the Wollongong Appeals Court, on Tuesday of last week, His Honor Judge Neild solved the matrimonial…

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Advised Inspector To... "Cut His Throat" Kangaroo Valley Butcher at Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 3 March 1943 · page 1

Kangaroo Valley residents and Moss Vale stockmen flocked to the Police Court in the latter town on Wednesday last…

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Police Court Briefs

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 17 March 1943 · page 2

At the Nowra Police Court, yesterday, before Mr. Scobie, S.M., the following cases were heard:— Maximilian Cole, for whom Mr…

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Police Protection for Berry Relief From Nowra Not Sufficient

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 31 March 1943 · page 3

At the last meeting of the Berry Council the Mayor (Ald. R. Williams). in a minute, introduced a question that resulted in a motion…

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Berry’s Rates Further Appeal Court Troubles Likely

The South Coast Register · Thursday 1 April 1943 · page 2

Judging by reports round the town the last has not been heard of the Berry ratepayers’ troubles, and it looks as if the Ratepayers Defence…

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

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 21 April 1943 · page 7

A case was listed—Longbottom v. Compagnon (under the N.S, regulations). Sergeant Sturgiss stated that the police had no evidence to…

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Paymaster Sentenced

The Bega District News · Thursday 22 April 1943 · page 1

At the Sydney Central Criminal Court, Guy Lambert, paymaster in the Army Department, who had pleaded not guilty to having defrauded the…

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Nowra Police Court

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 28 April 1943 · page 7

At Nowra Police Court on Tuesday last, before Mr. J. A. S. Balmain, S. M., T. Cooper had two charges preferred against him by Jack Carrall,…

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Small Debts Court Claimant Awarded £30 Dor Damage to Cattle

The Shoalhaven News, Nowra · Wednesday 28 April 1943 · page 1

At Nowra Small Debts Court on Tuesday, before Mr. Balmain, S.M., George McMillan, of Nowra Hill, preceded against George Ephram…

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