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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1933

1,306 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 28 of 66

Territory Murder Blacks with Firearms. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 4

The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Perkins, stated to-day that two mounted constables had been despatched to capture aboriginals who are alleged to have…

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Contempt of Court Charges Against Barrister and Newspaper. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 26 May 1933 · page 5

Arising out of statements alleged to have been made by Clive Evatt, barrister, at a referendum meeting at Newcastle recently, the Attorney-General, Mr…

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His Record Fourteenth Assault of Policemen. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 7

A sentence of two months imprisonment was imposed on Jack Macanley. 40, laborer, at the North Sydney Court to-day on a charge of having assaulted a…

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Fine—then Gaol Illegal Betting in Victoria Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 5

The Chief Secretary, Mr. Macfarlan, said to-day that the Victorian Government was reviewing the question of illicit betting, with the object of endeavoring…

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20 Years Death Sentence Commuted Ballarat Murder. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 5

The death sentence pronounced on Patrick Sheedy, 48, formerly hotelkeeper of Ballarat, for the murder of Mrs. Winifred Price on December 29, was to-day…

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Astounding Scenes International Soccer Match Police Intervene. Paris

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 5

Astounding scenes at Nice characterised the Soccer match between teams representing Wolverhampton Wanderers and the Olympic Gymnastic Club…

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Shots Fired Police Chase Two Suspects One Wounded in Shoulder. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 7

Three shots, two of which were effective, were fired by police during a chase through Jubilee Park, Glebe, this afternoon after two men whom they had…

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CONVICTION How Policeman Got It Winemaker Duped? Police Chief Asks for Report. Forbes

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 5

Lucien Bourcier appeared before the Forbes Police Court to-day on a charge of having unlawfully sold wine from his cellar, and was bound…

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Wingham Solicitor Severely Censured by Full Court Prepared False Affidavits. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 7

The Full Court to-day severely censured Edward Raymond Stack, solicitor, of Wingham, who had been called upon to explain certain matters referred to the…

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Upper House Referendum Case DISMISSED Full Court Unanimous Injunction Application Costs Against Applicants Appeal to Privy Council Hinted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 27 May 1933 · page 5

Justices Harvey, Long Innes and Davidson this afternoon unanimously dismissed the application on behalf of A. B. Piddington, K.C., and others for…

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Brutal Assault Woman Attacked on Farm Man Sentenced. Bathurst

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 5

A sentence of three years hard labor was imposed by Judge Barton at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions on George Hendry Hoenger, 22, milk carter, who…

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New Form of Theft

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 4

A new form of theft, with serious consequences to the Telephone Department, has been reported from Waratah. Twice during the past fortnight lengths of…

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Salesman Sentenced "Posed As Clergyman." Perth

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 5

Posing as a clergyman, Alexander Mair, 29, salesman, preached in suburban and Fremantle churches during the past nine months, and in that guise obtained money…

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'Reckless Driving'. Death of St. Kilda Woman Lorry Driver Sent to Gaol. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 5

James Simpson, 26, lorry driver, who had been found guilty of the manslaughter of Mrs. Lewin in East St. Kilda on the night of February 4, while she was…

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Obscene Man Sentenced to Three Months

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 3

Before Mr. H. Hawkins, P.M., at the Grafton Police Court yesterday morning Sidney Pope Hudson, 44, was charged with having committed a wilful and obscene…

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Police Force Legislation Next Session. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 5

It was learned to-day that the State Government's Bill to remove the police force from political control has been drafted and approved by Cabinet…

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Racing Sensation PENTHEUS His Doomben Form Fragrant Zephyr, Too Trainer and Jockey Charged. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 6

The Q.T.C. stewards to-day charged C. Brown, of Sydney lessee-trainer of Pentheus, winner of the Doomben Cup, on Saturday, under rule 19,…

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Horse Stealing Sentence of Six Months. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 5

On three charges of horse stealing Sidney Beard, 21, laborer, was sentenced to six months imprisonment at Glob Court to-day…

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Contempt Alleged Publisher of Brisbane "Truth" Charged. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 5

A notice of motion was filed at the Supreme Court to day, calling on Frederick Brown, printer and publisher of "Truth," to appear before the court on…

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Murder and Suicide Parramatta Shooting Tragedy. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 4

The double shooting tragedy at Parramatta on May 11 was the subject of an inquest at Parramatta Coroner's Court to-day when the District Coroner, Mr…

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