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Southern Highlands · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

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District Court Thursday, May 1St, 1930. (Before Judge Sheridan)

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 7 May 1930 · page 2

Frederick James Litt v. Charles-worth and Co'., claiming £85/9/6' damages as a result of a collision between plaintiffs horse and…

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Moss Vale Police Court Tuesday, 13Th May. Before Mr. Soane, P.M. Breach of Motor Regulations

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 14 May 1930 · page 2

J. W. Ayheley was fined 10/-, with 8/- costs of court for not returning his expired certificate of registration. Defendant explained to the bench that…

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Moss Vale Police Court Charge of Stealing

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 2

At the Moss Vale Police Court on Friday before Messrs. Houston and Kreckier, J&P., James Taylor, 26 years of age, was charged with steal…

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Police Busy

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 21 May 1930 · page 2

Police in Sydney received word that a cheque for £8 had been altered to £208 on Monday. A man requested to leave a train at Moss Vale on…

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Moss Vale Police Court a Full Hand

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 24 May 1930 · page 2

Before Mr. Avery, J.P., five young men, whose ages ranged from 20 to 23 years of age, were charged with un lawfully riding in a railway truck from…

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Burglary at Smith's Took Coats for Their Girls

The Southern Mail · Friday 30 May 1930 · page 4

Although we have three policemen and the main street is lighted all night and a caretaker has been made a special constable, burglars are still…

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Burglary at Bowral

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 4 June 1930 · page 4

Recently one of the most daring burglaries yet recorded was perpetrated at Messrs. E. S Smith and Co's store, right in the middle of…

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Attacking Police "No Good," Says Judge Coyle

The Southern Mail · Friday 6 June 1930 · page 3

"You may think I am just an old fool trying to lecture you, but I'm not I want you to go straight Jail is very uncomfortable they tell me…

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Attacking Police. "No Good," Says Judge Coyle

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 7 June 1930 · page 2

"You may think I am just an old fool trying to lecture yon, but I'm not. I want you to go straight. Gaol is very uncomfortable they tell me."…

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Bowral Burglary 1Smart Arrest by Goulburn Police. Chisel, Hacksaw, Snips, Electric Torch and Rubber in Bag

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 3

Geulburn police have made two arrests which it is believed will clear up the recent burglary at Messrs. R. S. Smith and Co.'s premises…

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Referee Ends Game Rough Football at Moss Vale. No Police on Ground

The Southern Mail · Tuesday 10 June 1930 · page 3

Just before full time in the football match between Moss Vale and Nepean Dam, Referee Bonier blew his whistle and declared the match…

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Bowral Burglary Smart Arrest by Goul Burn Police

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 2

Goulburn police have made two arrests which it is believed will clear tip the recent burglarly at Messrs R S. Smith and Co.'s…

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Motor Collision Sequel Mess Vale Police Court a Heavy Fine Inflicted

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 11 June 1930 · page 2

Leslie Joseph Shepherd was charged by the police with driving a motor car whilst under the influence of intoxicating liquor on the Main Southern…

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Sensational Doings in Bowral Police Effect Several Captures for Betting the Police Are Attacked

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 2

The rural tranquility of Bowral was rudely shattered on Saturday afternoon when police had to draw their guns in a hotel brawl…

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Ups and Downs a Police Court Study

The Southern Mail · Friday 11 July 1930 · page 4

What ups and downs, what weird vicissitudes fall to the lot of some humans in their passage through this "Vale of Tears" (says the South…

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Bowral Robbery Stealing From a Store

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 2

David Simpson, 32, and John Clarke, 31, each pleaded guilty at the Sydney Quarter Sessions on Monday to breaking into a store at Bowral and stealing…

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No Stock Return Court Proceedings

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 9 August 1930 · page 4

At the Kiama Police Court, before Mr. E. A. Champman, S.M., the Kiama pastures Protection Board proceeded against Frederick [?] kengdroo…

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Justice Delayed Betting Cases Again Postponed. Police Car Breaks Down on Journey to Bowral

The Southern Mail · Friday 15 August 1930 · page 2

All was set for an exciting day at Bowral Court on Wednesday, when the long-overdue betting cases were set down for hearing. The…

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Justice Delayed. Betting Cases Again Postponed. Police Car Breaks Down on Journey to Bowral

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 16 August 1930 · page 2

All was set for an exciting day at. Bowral Court on Wednesday, when the long overdue betting cases were set down for hearing. The…

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Bowral Raid Sequel Five Persons Charged Allegations Against Police

The Scrutineer and Berrima District Press · Saturday 30 August 1930 · page 2

The Bowral police court on Thursday heard several cases arising out of the sensational betting raid on June 14, when Constable…

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