Court of Petty Sessions Finds While Guilty in Liquor Case
James While, a returned soldier with shell shock, is convicted of supplying liquor to an Aboriginal woman in a local drink house. The court imposes a £20 fine with two months in prison in default, but allows payment by a date set for Tuesday. Senior Sergeant Davis prosecutes. Mr. F Hope defends. the incident reflects publican profit from alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James While
Davis
F. Hope
Clonowry
1. A
Lawing
Imery
Hope
Hose
Wo- Yuan
Publicana Whig
Romine
Rode
Stewarte Creek
Clever Trap Sparks Discussion in Aboriginal Grog Case
An 1938 Brisbane report discusses Janes Wellesh accused of supplying grog to an Aboriginal woman, with police actions and local attitudes highlighted. The piece critiques police and welfare handling, notes a bank robbery and other crime mentions, and ends by endorsing the Advocate as a strong advertising medium.
Social and Personal News From Haw Gallen and District
Ambulance Band Ham Stall promoting Christmas fund raises 2 shillings for ham and cake while inviting locals. A list of residents and visitors outlines travel to Townsville Brisbane and Ocean shores for holidays medical visits and weddings. Notable note honors Constable Jim Gordon for long service and recent reassignment to Goen with prospects of promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. George
Walter Rose
Jobo Suiley
Townsville
Jack Heid
Til~ Tin
J. Lynch
Ara
Claude MacGillivray
Brisbane
C. Leonard
Glasgow
Dobbyn
Constable Gordon
Jim Gordon
Gordon
Goen
Ftte
Transfar
Jim
Caution Notice Warns Against Fence Trespass at Local Properties
Notice warns any person found inside or opening fences at Wallascoloobie Wallanooble Ballevus and Maybyrne properties will be prosecuted without exception. Authorities enforce trespass rules and protect private boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Daasing
Suttigg
Wallanooble
Ballevus
Maybyrne
Also Mentioned on This Page
Court of
Petty Sessions
A. V. GC. Smith
P. m
Onguart
Batubdal
Janes Wellesh
Sens
Lown
Wi. A. Hose
Selwyn Hotel
Iast White
Bulle
Joe
A. A. Smith
Billy Hishards
Tory Melnnes
Beotland
Richaty
Shire
Geo
Police Magistrat
Wilaon
South
J. H. Jones
Tynddel
G. Keyes
W. Keyes
Don, Keyes
Glenieth
M. Hensley
BR. Bar~ Ton
Lanark
Tueelay
Barton
G. B. Ha
Ballaghmore
Hudson
Manda
G. Snaith
Rose Green
Pether
Morea
H. Laidler
Musedsy
Maguado Island
Mrr
Cameron
Leilavale Btn
Waa
Mr. F
Solicitor
New Zealand
W. A. Hose
Selweo Hotel
Ebagoolah
Hamilton King
Rose
Walter
Cloncurry
Gloncurry
Gwo
Gordon Tine
Jim Creek
Ae Peninsula
Tn Panjarra
Satame
Union Trustee Coy
Zam-Buk E
Momacy
L.L
Mick) Mitchell
de Witt
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