Timber Buyer Faces Nine Charges in Maitland Trial
Arthur James Capper, 38, appeared before Judge Nield at Maitland Quarter Sessions on nine counts including forging acquittances and receipts and fraudulent misappropriation. Prosecution evidence showed Capper allegedly forged receipts for sums totaling about £39 and misused £117 8s 8d from R. J. White and Co. Ltd. Witnesses described Capper’s control of timber accounts and related cheque frauds amid adjournment for further testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur James
Spper
Nield
Maitland
Capper
Bullahdelah
Bank tax case details forged receipts and misappropriation
The testimony describes Capper signing Thomas's name on receipts, claiming Thomas received funds and that payments were diverted through Capper's account. Capper alleged overpayments to White and Co for royalties, with reimbursements via his own cheques. He admitted signing receipts when lacking his book and faced charges for forgery. The case is part heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper
R. J. White and Co
Sydney) Pty, Ltd
Hutchinson
Ziems
J. Enright
Messrs
Enright and Skilton
T. J. Purcell
Thomas
Patel
White and Co
Gray
Forestry Commission
Et Perfection And Economy At The Touch Of A Switch
An ad showcases Et perfection and economy as fast cool clean and accurate features accessible at the flip of a switch. The copy emphasizes superior performance and modern convenience in a bold promotional tone.
Gold Prices Hit New Australian Record At The Mint
Gold priced in Australia rose to a new peak as the Commonwealth Bank announced payments at £9 4s 2d for gold lodged at the Australian Mints during the past week. The prior record stood at £4 1s 9d on March 1, 1935, with London prices up in recent weeks due to the weaker dollar. Sovereigns in Sydney were quoted at £2 2s 8d each.
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Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Tuewday
London
Sydney
Bush Fire Prevention Campaign Urges Household Care
The Bush Fires Advisory Committee outlines a statewide prevention drive to educate the public and proposes organized fire brigades. Citing fires in Canada and Albany, USA, the piece stresses personal responsibility and community effort to prevent fires before emergency crews arrive. A stray recipe note on pastry appears at the end.
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Toronto
Canada
Fort Francis
Albany
U.S.A
N.S.W
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Cyclops
Fernon’'s
Mum's
Parson's
Arnott's
Miss Bishop
Gartrell White
Berger
Garner's Cash Store
Edward Louis Champion
R. J. White
Keith White
R. J. White and Co. Ltd
Neutral Bay
Taylor
Jack
Stroud
John Wade
Patrick Joseph McGrath
Bullathelah
Brind Brothers
William
Jack Brind
Bullah- Gelah
Alwyn T. Rees
Bank of New South Wales
Dungog
R. J. White and Co. Pty, Ltd
Frederick Bennett
Fisk Radiola
Harvey Ivers
Church ST
Gloucester
Manning ST
Taree
Gloucester Electric Supply Co, Ltd
Uunthun Vatalaat
L. K. Monro
Market St, Gloucester
W. T. Howard
Gloucester Hotel
F. M. Smith
Roslyn Ice
Duren
Capper’s Pty. Ltd
E. P. Capper & Sons, Ltd
West Maitland
Carsons Northern Timber CO
Carsons Northern Timber Co., Ltd
Carsonville
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