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South Coast · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1946

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Police Court

The Bega District News · Thursday 7 November 1946 · page 2

The following case were heard at the Bega Police Court yesterday before Mr. J. B. Hodgson, Stipendiary Magistrate:—…

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Accused Sentenced to 5 Years’ Gaol Burrier Shooting Case

The Shoalhaven and Nowra News · Wednesday 13 November 1946 · page 1

When Colin Berry Davies (27). farmer, appeared before Judge Nield at Wollongong Quarter Sessions. the jury returned a verdict…

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Five Years’ Gaol

The South Coast Register · Thursday 14 November 1946 · page 3

[?] At Wollongong [?] last week. sentenced Colin Berry Davies, 27, [?] to five years’ goal, for…

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Berry Police Court

The South Coast Register · Thursday 21 November 1946 · page 2

On a charge of driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, W. J. Lloyd was fined £4, at the Berry Police…

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Kangaroo Valley Police Court Straying Cattle Danger Magistrate Issues Warning

The Shoalhaven and Nowra News · Wednesday 27 November 1946 · page 2

At the Kangaroo Valley Police Court, on Wednesday last. Mr. A. E. Hodson. P.M.. imposed a fine of 5/- with 8/- costs on William J…

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Magistrate Welcomed

The Shoalhaven and Nowra News · Wednesday 27 November 1946 · page 15

Before the opening of the Court Petty Sessions at Nowra last week, the new P.M.. Mr. A. E Hodgson, was welcomed by…

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Nowra Police Court Had Unenviable Record Old Offender at Nowra Police Court

The Shoalhaven and Nowra News · Wednesday 27 November 1946 · page 7

A man whose record of crime occupied more than two sheets of foolscap paper, appeared before Mr. A. E. Hodgson. P.M., at Nowra…

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Licensing Court

The Shoalhaven and Nowra News · Wednesday 27 November 1946 · page 6

Frederick Ernest Cleaves, licensee of Hotel Berry, Berry, applied to Mr. A. E. Hodgson, P.M., in the Licensing Court. Nowra. last week,…

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More Women Now for Britain’s Police Force

The Bega District News · Thursday 28 November 1946 · page 1

There are plenty of women recruits ready to join Britain’s Police Force which is world-famous for its efficiency. Nearly every section has now as many recruits…

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Bega Court

The Bega District News · Thursday 5 December 1946 · page 2

At Bega Court yesterday, before [?] Mr A. [?] Hod[?] Protection Board proceeded against Lloyd…

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Notice to Quit Milton Police Court Order

The Shoalhaven and Nowra News · Wednesday 11 December 1946 · page 6

“As the balance of hardship appears to fall on Mrs. A Brook, the Court will make an order for Mr. J. Gilbert to…

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Nowra Police Court Could Be Severely Dealt with Man Challenged Constable to Fight

The Shoalhaven and Nowra News · Wednesday 25 December 1946 · page 2

“Your behaviour is strange; the Constable could have arrested you. I think the Constable behaved with restraint. Your attitude, calling on…

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