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Blue Mountains · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1938

36 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2

Charged With Murder the Medlow Bath Tragedy Young Man Before Local Court. Remanded to Jan. 31

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 18 January 1938 · page 2

Only eight persons were present in the Katoomba Court of Petty Sessions on Saturday morning, besides officials and a…

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Police Radio on 2Ka

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 28 January 1938 · page 3

Reports have been received from several listeners in the Sydney metropolitan area (states "Broad–casting Business") that reception…

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Death of June Clemenger "I'll Do You In," Young Alleged to Have Written Several Letters Not Allowed to Be Read in Court

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 3 February 1938 · page 4

A drama of human frailty, with Youth in the leading roles, was unfolded before Mr H. J. Caton at the Coroner's Court at Katoomba on Wednesday, when circumstances surrounding the death of Miss June Clemenger, the pretty 20-year-old typiste, at…

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Charge of Murder Young Man Committed for Trial Coroner's Verdict

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 4 February 1938 · page 2

The coronial inquiry conducted by Mr H. Caton into the death of Miss June Clemenger at Medlow Bath on January 14,…

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Tilt at Press Re Published Court Evidence Comment at Coroner's Inquiry. Newspapers Realise Their Duty

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 8 February 1938 · page 1

When the Coroner's Court resumed at Katoomba on Thursday, Mr. N. G. Heron of Katoomba, who appeared in…

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Police Campaign Against S.p. Operators Sergeant Bryant Takes Firm Action. Doors Closed

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 10 February 1938 · page 2

There is consternation among the S.P. operators and the huge following of turf enthusiasts who make it a regular…

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Cricket Medlow Bath v. Katoomba Police

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 1 March 1938 · page 1

A most enjoyable day was spent at The Hydro, Medlow Bath, on Monday, when the annual cricket match between the police and the…

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New South Wales Police the Celebrations and Earlier Years

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 15 March 1938 · page 4

Now that the first intensive period of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations has been completed, I should like to pay a cordial tribute…

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Murder Trial Postponed

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 17 March 1938 · page 2

The trial, "Which was to have taken place on Monday last, of Ronald Stewart Young, 24, on a charge of having murdered June…

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Young Found Guilty of Manslaughter Sequel to Medlow Rath Tragedy. Sentenced to Fifteen Years

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 24 March 1938 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court, Sydney, on Monday, Roland Stewart Young was found guilty of manslaughter in…

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Aged Katoomba Lady Missing Search Parties and Police Dogs Find No Trace. Faded Hopes

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 7 April 1938 · page 3

When Mrs Margaret Phill-potts, 74-year-old resident of Albion Street, was missed from her home at 5 a.m. on…

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Police Chief and Pedestrians

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 6

That pedestrians should be controlled in the same way as vehicular traffic, is the view expressed by Sir Hugh Turnbull, the Commissioner…

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When Police Should Wear Uniform

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 4

Awkward situations are likely to arise if police in plain clothes are given the duty of stopping motorists to inspect their driving licences…

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Resident Police Officer Wanted at Leura Chamber of Commerce Interested. Request to Council

The Katoomba Daily · Thursday 26 May 1938 · page 1

At the meeting of the Katoomba-Leura Chamber of Commerce on Monday night, the question of re-establishing…

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Schoolboy Vandals Destruction of Electric Light Globes. Police Thanked

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 27 May 1938 · page 4

A serious view was taken by Katoomba [?] on Tuesday night of the destruction of electric light globes…

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Stealing the Guardians

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 2

Dogs left to guard unattended cars in Paris aren't doing the job. A new racket has started—stealing the dogs!…

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Tail-wagger Chats. Helping the Police

The Katoomba Daily · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 3

Some months ago I told about the Home Office Training School for police dogs at Washwater, near Newbury. At that time it was in…

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Police Call Box for Glenbrook

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 12 July 1938 · page 4

That the distance is seven miles each way from Glenbrook to a police station, was the assertion of Cr. Hodgson at the last meeting of the…

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The Council Meets Our Fortnightly Review Idle Dragline Costing £25 Per Week. -- Local Trading. Bulk Electricity. -- Police Station Accommodation. Building Figures

The Katoomba Daily · Friday 19 August 1938 · page 1

The recent sequence of calm meetings was continued when Katoomba Council met on Tuesday nigh:. Formal business was over…

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No Crime in Glenbrook! Police Call Box Not Warranted

The Katoomba Daily · Tuesday 23 August 1938 · page 3

The Police Department, in reply to the Shire Council's request for the provision of a police call box at Glenbrook,…

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