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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1938

1,268 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 33 of 64

Judge Surprised Equity Court Application Maintenance From Estate Refused. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 4

"I have never heard of an ablebodied male applicant on a case such as this." said Mr. Justice Long Innes, in the Equity Court to-day. to Henry…

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Coraki Smash Driver Exonerated Accident Unavoidable Verdict of Coroner's Court Lismore

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 4

A verdict of accidental death, exonerating the driver. Robert James Weiley (20), of Grafton, from blame, was given by the Coroner. Mr. J…

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Test 'Keeper Ames In Coroner's Court Sequel to Road Accident. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 30 June 1938 · page 5

With his left hand bandaged, the English wicketkeeper, L. E. G. Ames, appeared at the Coroner's Court, which was adjourned on Monday, the Coroner…

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Police Guard London

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5

The "Daily Telegraph" says after the receipt of threats, special police protection has been provided for the War Minister, Mr. Hore Belisha…

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Struck Off Roll Solicitor Sent to Gaol. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5

Charles George Perdriau Crane was to-day struck off the roll of solicitors, on order of the Supreme Court. following has conviction for having in…

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In Suitcases Man's Dismembered Body New Zealand Tragedy Son on Murder Charge Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 5

"I have killed my father. God knows, I did it for you. He brought tragedy into our lives and brooded over us like a pall, stealing all our…

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Girl of 12 Old Man's Bequest Must Remain Protestant Story in Probate Court Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 4

The Probate Court heard the story to-day of an old man's affection for a little girl born of Roman Catholic parents, and his concern to provide…

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Gave Himself Up Australian Prison-Breaker Tells His Story in London "How I Dodged the Police." London, June 11

Daily Examiner · Friday 1 July 1938 · page 8

John Dale, the Australian who has earned the reputation of being the first prison- breaker really to baffle the London police, told his story this…

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Police Court

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 4

In the Grafton Police Court yesterday before Mr. J. McElroy, P.M., Joseph McGregor and Denis McNamara appeared on charges of drunkenness. They…

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"I'll Murder You" Infuriated Sultan Scene Aboard Liner. Singapore

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 5

The Sultan of Johore figured in a scene aboard the Dutch liner Indrapoorta, this morning. He was farewelling a former London show girl. Cicely…

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Police Officer Retired From Service Under Influence of Liquor Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 2 July 1938 · page 2

Departmental papers filed in the Legislative Assembly to-day revealed the reasons for the retirement of ex-Inspector of Police T. H. J. Thornley,…

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Chilly Court Room Abandoned

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 8

Even if their valuations were not reduced, appellants who gave evidence concerning their appeals against Warwick City Council's valuations…

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Poker Machines Seized In Lismore Raid Broken Up by Police

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 1

Four poker machines, valued at £200 were chopped to pieces by the Lismore police on Friday. They had been seized by the…

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Police Dogs Lead Search Party Old Man Rescued. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 4 July 1938 · page 5

Lost for 24 hours m bitterly cold weather in dense scrub near Riverstone. Thomas Charles Moody. 80, was found late to- day. when the police dogs. Tess…

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Meetings Company Directors Charge Of Conspiracy Police Court Hearing Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 5

Before Mr. Atkinson. S.M. at the Central Police Court to-day, charges were made by the Crown against Brigadier-General Lioyd. M.L.A 54…

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Gaming Charge Gaol for Shopkeeper. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 4

Leo Francis Noonan, 34, shopkeeper, to-day was sent to gaol for two month without the option of a fine for having…

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Goya Henry Case Magistrate Reserves Decision. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 4

Decision was reserved by the magistrate at the central court to-day when legal argument was concluded in the proceeding almost Goya Henry…

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Five Years Gaol Robbery Under Arms. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 5

Five years imprisonment was imposed at the General Sessions to-day on Stanley Gordon Taylor, 23. laborer who had been convicted on two charge…

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Court of Petty Sessions

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 4

In the Grafton Court of Petty Sessions yesterday before Mr. McElroy, P.M., Owen N. Tancred, of Grafton who was represented by Mr. M. V. McNamara,…

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Children's Exciting Time Terminated by Police Patrol

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 5 July 1938 · page 8

Leaving their home in the chilly darkness early on Thursday morning, two little Warwick girls were finding the Warwick-Goondiwindi road a…

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