Nazi Police Arrest 1700 Czech Citizens to Be Held As Hostages. London
It is reported in London Czech circles that the Gestapo (German secret police) have arrested 1700 prominent Czechs, who will be held as hostages to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime
Courts & crime, 1939
1,129 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 44 of 57
IMPOSTOR Defrauding Refugees Police Searching for Man. Melbourne
Police are seeking a man who is posing as a Commonwealth Defence [?]partment official and defrauding refugees…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →'Drome Fire Police Investigating. Sydney
Detective-Sergt. T. V. Wilson has left sydney for Broken Hill, to probe allegations of sabotage at an aerodrome. where four planes were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Murder Charge "Dual Personality" Evidence of Doctor. Brisbane
To-day's evidence in the Arkinstall murder charge was devoted to that of Dr. Stafford, He is Superintendent of Goodna Asylum, and he stated that…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Coffs Sitting Workers' Compensation Court
The Workers' Compensation Commission, under Judge Lamond, will sit at Coffs Courthouse next Tuesday, commencing at 11 a.m., to deal with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Road Users Extreme Caution Should Be Used Police on Other Duties
Because there is a war a special appeal is made to all road users to should their, own responsibility and exercise extreme caution while the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Gaol for Life Murder Of Taxi Driver Arkinstall Sentenced. Brisbane
No sign of emotion was displayed by Derwent Arkinstall, 19, when he was convicted by the jury in the Criminal Court to--day, of the wilful murder…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Nazi Agents Spies in Australia Sydney Police Active "Well Organised Ring" Sydney
Evidence of the existence in Australia of a well-organised ring of spies is being revealed as military officers, working with detectives…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Six Weeks' Liberty Escapee Sent To Gaol Breaking and Entering Charges. Sydney
Oliver Joseph Bourke. 32. who, after escaping from custody while in hospital. retained his liberty for six weeks, came before the Central Police Court…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →£1000 Fine Twelve Months Gaol Q'sland Takes Action to Prevent Profiteering Brisbane
The Queensland Government has wasted no time in taking action lo prevent profiteering. While in other Stales the prices of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Smuggling Refugees. Sinister Organisation Directed by Nazi Police. London, August 26
The activities of a sinister organisation for smuggling refugees into France, England and Palestine are now being investigated by the London and Paris…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →No Mercy to Be Shown, to Profiteers Fines, Gaol and Confiscation of Goods Statement By Prime Minister CANBERRA
No mercy will be shown to people who seek opportunity, during the war to enrich themselves at the expense of the public. This was made clear by the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies. who to-day announced that anti-profiteering regulations would provide in addition to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Food Prices All to Be Pegged At August 31 Level Fair Rents Court Sydney
Announcing that an order was to be gazetted, whereby the range of foods and other essential commodities would be pegged at prices which…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Audacious Theft
Mr. A. P. Tankard, of Inverell, was the victim of an audacious theft during a recent visit to Melbourne. Late one night he left his car in front of his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Road Patrol Praised
"The motorist police patrols in the country districts are doing wonderful work," said Mr. H. E. Richards, assistant secretary of the N.R.M.A. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Police Action Alien Registration Act Hotel and Boarding-house Registers
The Alien Registration Act is being rigidly refereed in Australia. Under it all aliens must report immediately to the nearest police station for…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Was Epileptic" Stayed At Benevolent Home Two Court Charges Against Stranger
When William Frederick White, 35, a stranger to the district pleaded not guilty in the Grafton Court of Petty Sessions on Monday afternoon to…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Vagrancy Charge Woman Sentenced to Gaol
When Edith Davison, 32. a stranger to the district, pleaded guilty in the Grafton Court of Petty Sessions yesterday before Mr. C. H. Blackmore,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →£200 BAIL Man On Shooting Charge Intent to Murder Alleged. Sydney
Charged at the Central Police Court to-day with having shot at Maria Hawkins, with intent to murder her. Clifford Harper Russ, 26, storeman, was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Officers Must Obtain Permission to Join Militia Forces. Sydney
The State Cabinet decided to-day to request members of the New South Wales police force not to enlist in the militia forces without first having…
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