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Courts & crime, 1951

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Berry Police Court Another Long List of Offences

The South Coast Register · Thursday 27 September 1951 · page 1

The Stipendiary Magistrate Mr. J. Fleeman, had another busy day at the Berry Police Court, on September 14, when he dealt…

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Charged with Stealing Tyres Man Arrested at Cobargo

The Bega District News · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 2

Following investigations by the Bega Police, a man was arrested at Cobargo, on Thursday night last, and charged…

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Police-Citizens’ Boys’ Club Formed New Organisation Of Former Boys’ Club

The Bega District News · Tuesday 23 October 1951 · page 1

The Bega Athletic and Sports Club, on Thurs-night of last week, was absorbed by a new club, the Bega Police-Citizens’ Boys’ Club, which was formed at the same meeting…

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Alleged Assault

The Bega District News · Friday 26 October 1951 · page 2

A commercial traveller, showing signs of having been knocked about, was brought to the Bega Police Station by the Bega District…

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Guilty of Assault Bega Man's Actions Censured

The Bega District News · Tuesday 6 November 1951 · page 5

“I am not very proud of myself, and whatever Court sees fit to do I am willing to abide by the decision,”…

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Committed for Trial Stealing Charge Against Motor Mechanic

The Bega District News · Tuesday 6 November 1951 · page 4

Charged with stealing six motor tyres valued at £255, the property of Hayes 8C Kydd Pty. Ltd., of Bega, George Huia Cooke, 41, motor mechanic, pleaded not guilty at the Bega Court of Petty Sessions…

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Summer Uniform for Police

The Bega District News · Friday 9 November 1951 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly, Mr. Geoff Crawford M.LA. asked the Premier (Mr. McGirr) when summer uniforms would be…

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Berry Police Court

The South Coast Register · Thursday 22 November 1951 · page 1

The Stipendiary Magistrate Mr. [?]. had another [?] day at the Berry Court [?] on Friday last, when he…

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Over-charged for Tea and Toast

The Bega District News · Friday 7 December 1951 · page 2

An inspector of the Prices Commission who ordered a snack of buttered toast and tea at the Neon Cafe, on…

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Strict Court Procedure Incident in Rabbit Case

The Bega District News · Friday 7 December 1951 · page 1

An unusual situation was created in the Bega Court of Petty Sessions, on Wednesday, when the nominal…

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Cooke Not Guilty on Tyre Theft Charge Jury Undecided For Over Two Hours

The Bega District News · Tuesday 11 December 1951 · page 1

Charged with stealing six motor tyres valued at £255, the property of Messrs. Hayes & Kydd Pty. Ltd., of Bega, George Huia Cooke, 40, of East Sydney, was found not guilty by a jury at the Bega Quarter…

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Noise Wafts Into Bega Court House

The Bega District News · Friday 14 December 1951 · page 2

Sitting in the Bega Court House during the hearing of the Quarter Sessions last week, it was quite obvious that the sooner the new…

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