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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1928

1,819 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 9 of 91

Sydney Fire Police Investigating. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

The police are inquiring into the circumstances of an outbreak of lire last night at the premises in Liverpool street city, of Elias White, trading as…

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One Man Killed Another Charges with Murder. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 4

According to advice received by the Police Department a fracas occurred at Injune, near Roma, on Thursday night, during which Fred Turvey was killed and…

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Clergyman in Dock Charge of Wife Murder. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

Ronald Griggs, Methodist minister, was brought before the Omeo police court yesterday afternoon and charged with the alleged murder of his wife…

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Country Hotels Special Police Inspectors. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

The Minister tor Justice, Mr. Lee, had a consultation with the Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mitchell, to-day regarding the proposed campaign for better…

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Goat Races Police Threaten Action. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 4

The prosecution of the Young Australia League is threatened by the police if it adheres to its decision to conduct goat races on Saturday…

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FORGED 10 Note Police Warn Public. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 4

The police have been informed that a forged Commonwealth 10 note had been cashed at a suburban branch of the bank. The note is an obvious forgery and the…

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£400 Worth of Opium Seized by Police-- Woman Arrested. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

The police raided an alleged opium den in Surry Hills last night and seized a large quantity of opium. A woman found on the premises was arrested. The drug…

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UNEMPLOYED Brisbane Demonstration Clash with the Police Constable Punched in the Face. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 4 February 1928 · page 5

Unemployed men marched through the streets of Brisbane this morning and twice a riot was narrowly averted when, the police seized their banners…

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A Brutal Assault

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 4

Mr. Dominie Filicietti, a well-known resident, just below Woodburn, was, last week, the victim of a brutal assault. The story goes that a couple of wayfarers…

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Row in Kitchen Chinaman Fatally Injured Man Charged with Murder. Maitland

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 5

Shortly after 7 o'clock last night, Michael Kelly, aged 50, a miner, and a recent arrival from Ireland, went into the Caledonian Hotel, West Maitland, to have…

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Theft by Young Woman

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 4

At Tamworth Police Court last week, Marjorie Stella Goodhead, a young woman, was fined £2, in default two weeks hard labor in Tamworth gaol, on a charge of…

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Record Mean Theft. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 5

Perhaps the meanest theft in history occurred at Stamford Hills. Immediately after a funeral left a house two men…

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Arrest for Car Stealing. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 4

While walking along Park road, Padding ton, early this morning the police saw a car which earlier in the evening had been reported as stolen. On…

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'Now Watch Me' Extraordinary Tragedy Murder and Suicide. Bundaberg

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 5

A domestic tragedy took place at, Bundaberg on Saturday at midday, when James Lomax called at the residence of Lewis Maynard, 67, an…

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Woman Driver "Under the Influence" Case in Kempsey Court

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 4

At the Dempsey Police Court, Effie Fanning was charged with driving a motor vehicle while under the influence of liquor, and with failing to produce a license when…

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Ad. Did. It Alleged Thief Trapped Police Adopt Novel Method. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 5

The police took an unusual course to trap a man who, it is alleged, has been in the habit of committing robberies in boarding house…

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Tell Tale Dye Boy Charged with Theft. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 4

The police set a successful trap last week to catch persons who were stealing money from the coat pockets of employees in a Sydney shop…

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Another Sensation. Burglary at Jetty. Safe Removed at Contents Stolen

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 2

Cods Harbour looks like getting tight on the map for sensation as well as for scenery, lovely beaches, etc…

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Police District Boundaries

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 1

After making inquiries regarding the request that the boundaries of the police district on the south be extended to the north bank of the…

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"Gaol Drivers" Record Breaking Motor Cars. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1928 · page 5

Long distance motor record breaking was attacked by the president of the Automobile Club and National Safety Council, Mr. A. Kelly, at the…

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