Assault Alleged Manager Charged Woman's Sensational Story. Melbourne
Startling allegations were made in the General Sessions to-day by Ruth Peet, 22, theatre employee, against William Edward Bentick, 32, sales…
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Courts & crime, 1940
680 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 34
"Police Doing Their Best."
At a meeting of the Road Safety Council in Lismore on Tuesday night Sergt. W. J. McPherson stated that if the drivers of motor vehicles were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Murder Charge Woman's Death at Kangaroo Point. Brisbane
Dixon Hudson, 43, builder, was charged with having, on February 21. at a house in Kangaroo Point, murdered Agnes K. Lennon…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Melon Stealing Banker on Shooting Charge
Exceptional interest was aroused at Temora Police Court last week when Colin Milton McAlpine, accountant in the Temora Branch of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Assault Charge Woman's Allegation "Beaten with Belt Buckle." Melbourne
"I did not suggest or play a game or strip poker," said Janis Pect, 22, of Richmond, when cross-examined on her evidence in a charge against…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →"Quick Change" in Court
A "quick change" was necessary between the hearing of two cases in the Newcastle Small Debts Court. Mindful of the insistence of the Magistrate…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Murder at Sea Germans As Pirates " Britain's Economic Needs Daily Summary of War Melbourne
Australia's decision to enlist an other division of the Second A.I.F., together with ah additional 16,000 men to make up an army, corps, is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Maclean Council Noises At Night Police Sergeant Complains Sleepers Disturbed Near Ferry
The monthly meeting of the Maclean Council was held on Tuesday night, there being present Alds. W. J. Rolph (Mayor), W. Heffernan, E. J…
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At the Casino Court on Thursday, before Mr. A. J. Bryant, P.M., George Hughes, 25, of Casino, was sentenced to six months' hard labor on a charge…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Assault Charge Defendant's Evidence. Melbourne
William Edward Bentick sales manager, who is answering a charge of assaulting Ruth Jenis Peet, 22, with intent to commit, a criminal offence,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Police Warning to Lorry Drivers
Grafton traffic police yesterday issued a warning to all owners and drivers of large timber lorries, trailers and motor vehicles more…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →No More Coal Miners' Ultimatum Both Sides Reject Court Will Govt. Prevent Strike? Sydney
As from to-day there would be no further production of coal until the mine workers' differences were settled satisfactorily, said the secretary…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Woman's Body Found at Chowder Bay Stocking Round The Neck Police Suspect Murder Sydney
An anonymous telephone call to the Central Ambulance Station, late on Saturday night led the police to the discovery of the body of Betty…
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As there are no civil or criminal cases set down for trial at the Grafton Circuit Court on March 12 a proclamation has been issued…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Police Inquiry Move in State House. Sydney
Supported by the Labor party and probably a few other members, Mr. Davidson (Cobar) will move in the Legislative Assembly next week for…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Murder or Suicide Chowder Bay Mystery Problem for Police. Sydney
Detectives investigating the death of Cornelia Elizabeth Johanna Van Tonder, 23, whose body was found yesterday at Chowder Bay, Clifton Gardens…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →African's Wife Freed From Nazi Gaol Revelations of English Governess. London, February 24
Mrs. S. Brown, the Polish wife of a South African, was one of a party of ten British women, released from German gaols who arrived at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Police Promotions Committee To Decide Policy Chief Secretary's Statement. Sydney
The Chief Secretary, Mr. Tonking, announced to-day that a committee of the officers of his department and one from the police would decide future…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Court Romance Crown Witness Marries Accused Case Then Collapses. Dubbo
The principal Crown witness married the accused during an adjournment of a case at the Quarter Sessions to-day, and the case against him…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Murder Charge Man and Woman Accused. Sydney
The Crown alleged that John Scholey. Ritchie, 46, military pensioner, had been "kicked to death" following a fight, an armistice and another…
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