Burglary at Bowral. Quantity of Tobacco Stolen
The premises of Messrs. R. S. Smith and Co. at Bowral were entered by thieves on Tuesday night and goods to the value of more than…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Southern Highlands · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1940
45 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 1 of 3
Moss Vale Police Court Wednesday, January 24 (Before Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M.)
The following persons were proceeded against by the Wingecarribee Shire Council for non-payment of electricity charges:—William Leihr,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Traffic Cases. Bowral Police Court
There were several traffic cases at last sitting of Bowral Police Court which was presided over by Mr. M. J. Ryan. P.M…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another Burglary at Bowral. Quantity of Clothing Stolen
The fifth burglary at Bowral within a month took place on Friday night when thieves entered the premises of Bunter's mercery shop by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Cycle for Robertson. Long Agitation Ended
Alter long agitation by residents of Roberson and the surrounding district, a motor-cycle has been made available to Robertson Police…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police and Residents Commended. Inquiry Into Drowning Fatality
The District Coroner Mr. W. Terry) held an inquiry at Moss Vale Court House last week into the circumstances surrounding the death of William…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Empire Theatre. Murder Mystery
Another of the series of pictures featuring Inspector Hornleigh will be screened at the Empire Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday nights…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Military Court-martial
Most civilians are probably of opinion that there is only one sort of court-martial by which a soldier on the active list can be…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stealing the Apple Crop
IT IS ESTIMATED that the woolgrowers of the Commonwealth will net £16,000,000 more from the sale of their…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Goods in Custody. Defendant with Long Police Record
At Bownl Police Court on Friday before Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M., George Henry Wiley-Wilks was charged with having in his possession three blade…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Moss Vale Police Court Wednesday, March 27. (Before Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M.)
Frederick A. Holmesby was charged under the Traffic Act for refusing to produce hid driver's license, on demand, was fined 20/ with 8s costs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Break at Berrima Police Stop Work
It was reported in last issue of the Mail that Berrima residents had failed to heed the warning of Hr. J. I. Toohey, Bush Fire Captain of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fined Fifty Pounds for Lighting Fires. Victorian Magistrate's Firm Stand. in New South Wales They Let Them Off
The penalties imposed by magistrates in Victoria on persons lighting fires in strong contrast to the trifling impositions in New South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Tree Murder Electricity Dept. Responsible
One of the most beautiful Australian trees in Bowral has been ruthlessly damaged by the Council's electricity department. The tree, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Offensive Behaviour Three Defendants Before Court
At Bowral Police Court on Friday three young men, Reginald Frost, Edward Gash and Ernest New, were charged with offensive behaviour…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Traffic Cases at Bowral Court Two Major Breaches
At the Bowral Police Court on Friday several cases [?] the Mojor Traffic Act were heard by Mr. M. J. Byan, P.M. Most of them were of a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Military Court-martial
Meet [?] are probably of opinion that there is only one sort of Court-martial by which a soldier on the active list can…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Stealing Charge Mailbag with £77/8/3
At Picton Police Court on Friday last, George Frederick Dawson, 23 years, shop assistant, was charged before Mr Ryan, P.M., with having…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Failed to Register Nine Dogs. Woman Before Court
A Bowral woman appeared at Bowral Police Court on Friday before Mr. M. J. Ryan, P.M.. on a charge of failing to register nine dogs. She…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Too Much Coloring Matter Used. Bowral Butcher Before Court
At Bowral Police Court on wednesday before Mr. J. Ryan, P.M., Willian Crabtree, buthcher, of Bowral, was proceeded against by the…
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