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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1935

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Duplicate Key? Gold Theft From Train Police Still Baffled. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 June 1935 · page 5

It was revealed to-day by the Commonwealth Railway Commissioner, Mr. Gahan, that the railway payroll of £2500 was also on the train from which £3000 worth…

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Two Charges Murder and Forgery Police Dragging Bay. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 June 1935 · page 5

The allegation that his client was being prejudiced by having a lesser charge mentioned every time he appeared in court was made by Mr. Landa, counsel for the…

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Stealing Charges Two Men Remanded

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 June 1935 · page 3

In the Murwillumbah Court of Petty Sessions on May 29 before Mr. H. Hawkins, P.M., William George Riley was charged with having stolen one leather…

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Caught Stealing in Mayors Orchard "Had No Food."

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 June 1935 · page 3

Harold Cook, 18, was charged with having stolen a quantity of oranges to the value of 1/, the property of Bertie Clarence Eggins, before Mr. S. J. Bliss…

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Plot That Failed Ballarat Bank Story Two Men Before Court Big Sums of Money Mentioned Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Saturday 1 June 1935 · page 5

Mention of tag sums of money was made in the City Court to-day, when Henry Stokes, 53, and John Mulligan, 41, appeared on a charge of having…

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Murder of Chinese Search for Suspect Ends Body Floating in River. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 June 1935 · page 5

Search by detectives for a, man whom they believed to be able to materially assist them in investigations into the murder of Lowe Kim Ming, a Chinese,…

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Royal Divorce Prince Erik, of Denmark Secret Court's Decree. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 4 June 1935 · page 5

The "Daily Express" Copenhagen correspondent states that a secret court appointed by King Christian granted Prince and Princess Erik, of Denmark,…

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'We Are Nazis' 'We Pay No Rent' Small Debts Court Claim. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 June 1935 · page 5

Does the fact that a person is a Nazi, eliminate the necessity of paying house rent? This question was raised in the Small Debts Court to-day, when the owner…

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Heresy Trial Hearing Commenced Rev. Hayes Unperturbed Munches Apple in Court "Books at a Bob Each." Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 5 June 1935 · page 5

Before the commencement, in the Chapter House, St. Paul's Cathedral, to-day of the charges against the Rev. H. Hayes, of Mernda, of being…

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Car Collision Man Arrested and Charged

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1935 · page 4

The back of a Chrysler car, driven by Mr. F. R. Blood, of Grafton, was damaged in an accident on Tuesday night when another car from behind crashed…

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Minister For Justice Intervenes PRISONER Released From Grafton Gaol Convicted at Kyogle Unusual Case

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1935 · page 4

The Minister for Justice, Mr. L. O. Martin, yesterday intervened and directed the release from custody of Hunter Michael Quinn, of South…

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Sensational Sequel To English Murder Trial Wife of Victim Drowned Left Note About Condemned Youth. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1935 · page 5

The body of Mrs. Alma Rattenbury, who, on Friday, was acquitted of the charge of murdering her husband, was found ill the River Stour, near…

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Death Pact Husband and Wife Evidence in Coroner's Court. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1935 · page 5

Unemployed for four years, Victor Norbert Roberts, 49, decided to commit suicide. He informed his wife of his intentions, and she agreed to die with…

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Mirth in Court Associate As Mannequin Rabbit Fur and Cotton Coats Cost of Living Inquiry. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 6 June 1935 · page 5

A heated protest at what he termed Kindergarten questioning was made by the President of the Industrial Commission, Mr. Justice Browne,…

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Thirty Years Seven Revolutionaries Sentenced Madrid

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1935 · page 5

Seven members of the Catalan Council, including ex-President Companys, to-day were sentenced to 30 years' imprisonment for the part they played in last year's…

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Camden Tragedy Murder and Suicide Verdict. Camden

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1935 · page 5

A verdict that Lowe Kum Ming died from injuries feloniously and maliciously inflicted by Gam On and that the latter committed suicide was returned by the…

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For Crown Widow The Only Witness Drasdoff Murder Trial Warburton Acquitted. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1935 · page 5

A sensation was created at the Central Criminal Court to-day when, the trial of Leslie George Warburton, 20, on a charge of having…

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CENTRALISATION Country Police Control From Sydney Headquarters Recommendation to Minister. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1935 · page 5

The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mackay, has recommended to the Chief Secretary, Mr. Chaffey, that control of country police districts be…

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Felt Bump Woman Knocked Down Car Driver Visits Police Station Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1935 · page 6

An unusual case came under the notice of Marrickviile police late last night. A woman who gave her name as Edith Hearn was found lying between the road…

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£50 for Counsel Rev. Hayes Will Not Accept Ecclesiastical Court. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Friday 7 June 1935 · page 5

Although the Chancellor announced at the Church of England Ecclesiastical Court yesterday that £50 would be provided for Rev. Hayes to secure counsel, when…

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