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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1930

1,628 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 38 of 82

Two Years Gaol Brisbane Solicitor Sentenced. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 5

William Thomas Atthow, 68, a solicitor, was sentenced to two years' imprisonment, the sentences to be concurrent, on each of two charges of having, as trustee…

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Italian Consul Alleged Assault Contradicted Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 5

In the House of Representatives, the Prime Minister told Mr. Latham that his attention had been drawn to press reports of an assault on the Italian Consul…

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Queensland Police Allowances

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 4

Following the Brisbane Industrial Court's decision of a 48-hour week for the police as well as for other sections of the Public Service, an agreement has…

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Remanded to Grafton Alleged Theft of Motor Car

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 2

Before Mr. H. B. Waterhouse, J.P., at the Maclean Police Court yesterday morning Alfred Atkins was charged with stealing a motor car valued at about…

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Five Years Goulburn Woman Sentenced Poisoned Her Baby. Goulburn

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 5

Mr. Justice Stephen to-day sentenced Florence Emily Gallagher to five years' light labor after the jury returned a verdict of manslaughter in a case in which…

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Violian Alleged "Ringing In" Three Men Charged with Conspiracy. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 7

Allegations that the racehorse Violian had been "rung in" as Poweull at the Rosebery racecourse were made at the Central Criminal Court to-day when Cecil…

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Not Guilty Crowd Cheer Verdict Green Discharged Dalton Murder Case. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 5

When the trial of Frank Donald Green for the alleged murder of Bernard Hugh Dalton was resumed at the Central Criminal Court, to-day Senior…

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Shepherd Inquiry Action by Federal Cabinet Police Sergeant Dismissed Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 5

Following the report of Sir John Quick, who was appointed to hear a charge preferred by the Attorney-General. Mr. Brennan, against James…

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INDIA Religious Riots Hindus and Moslems Infuriated Mobs Attack Police. Calcutta

Daily Examiner · Friday 13 June 1930 · page 5

Over 400 were injured as the result of serious clashes between Hindus and Moslems in Baroda City and the town of Katadwanj, in Baroda State…

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Local and General Car Stealing Case

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 June 1930 · page 4

Alfred Allan Atkins, 41, who was arrested at Maclean on a warrant issued in Grafton, and who was remanded to Grafton, appeared before Mr. J. Doughan…

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"Uncontrollable Impulse" No Place But Gaol for Accused. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 14 June 1930 · page 5

Judge Edwards to-day dismissed the appeal of William Henry Cawte, against a sentence of six months' imprisonment imposed on him for indecent behavior…

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Husband for Trial Attempted Wife Murder Alleged. Hobart

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 4

Archibald Dellete was committed for trial on a charge of having attempted to murder his wife by administering poison in a medicine…

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Police Fire Shots Suspects at Granville. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 3

Three police officers chased two men suspected of having been concerned in a robbery at Granville early this morning. The police fired several shots before the…

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Fitzroy Tragedy Death of Elderly Man Half-caste Arrested on Murder Charge. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 3

Detectives late last night arrested a man in connection with the death of John Alfred Taylor, 65, whose body was found in his shop fit Fitzroy last week…

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Fierce Fight Bowral Betting Case Visit of Sydney Police Constables Severely Handled. Bowral

Daily Examiner · Monday 16 June 1930 · page 4

Four Sydney policemen who arrived to conduct belting raids were attacked by a big crowd of men in a local hotel last night and three of them…

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Four Men Arrested Charged with 63 Robberies. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 7

No less than 63 robberies are alleged against four men, who have been arrested at Bankstown. The property involved is valued at over £[?]000…

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Queer Story Was Asked to Assault a Man. Newcastle

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 5

A remarkable story was told at the local court to-day when David Baldwin, 19. was charged with having assaulted Edward Bull, grocer, of Hamilton…

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Quarter Sessions and District Court

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 17 June 1930 · page 4

The Quarter Sessions and District Court will open at the Grafton Courthouse this morning, his Honor, Judge Mocatta, presiding. Mr. R. J. Browning will…

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Talkies "The Greene Murder Case."

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 8

If only one reason were needed for the continued success of talking moving pictures that reason could well be William Powell. Here is an actor who was…

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Charles Murder Outline of Crown Case Jurymen Visit Scene. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 18 June 1930 · page 5

The trial commenced at the Central Criminal Court to-day of Cecil Farns-worth Charles, 52. on a charge of murdering his father, John Edward Charles, 79…

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