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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1942

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Baby's Death Mother Charged with Murder

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Mon.—On a charge of having murdered her newly–born baby at Carlton on November 15 Lillian Shore. 22…

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Theft of Silk

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Mon.—Wrapped ready for despatch to other States twelve parcels of silk. valued at £370 were stolen from…

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Woman's Death Two Persons Charged

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Mon.—On a charge of having feloniously slain Edna Lavilla Haynes at Kensington, between November 14 and 24,…

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Murder Charge Alleged Admissions

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Mon—After striking Maud Reid, 28, over the head with a bottle and a lantern, William Davis, 42, laborer, finished her off…

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Woman for Trial Murder of Husband Alleged

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 3

MELBOURNE, Mon.—A woman was committed for trial by the City Coroner, Mr. Tingate, to–day on a charge of having murdered…

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U.S. SERVICEMEN On Murder Charge Civil Trial Unlikely

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 1

SYDNEY, Mon.—Although no action has yet been decided, United States army legal authorities stated to–day that a civil…

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Minor Cases Grafton Court of Petty Sessions

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 4

In the Grafton Court of Petty Sessions yesterday. before Mr. R. M. Stewart. P.M., James Thos. Horsfield Murphy, 68. laborer charged with…

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Echo in Court Canteen Inquiry Ruling Sought

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 1 December 1942 · page 2

SYDNEY, Mon.—There was an echo of the Royal Commission of inquiry into the administration of defence service canteens in…

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High Court Definition Of "Agent" Judgment To-day

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 2 December 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tues.--Further legal argument was entered upon today in the High Court in the cast in which the Crown is seeking a…

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Libel Action Application to Court

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 December 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Wed.--The pending libel action of Frederick Ehrenfeld Baume against National Press Pty., Ltd., proprietors and…

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Failure to Dip £30 Fine Imposed Case at Maclean Court

Daily Examiner · Thursday 3 December 1942 · page 2

In imposing a fine of £30, with £2 witness' expenses, £1116 legal and 8 court costs, in default 68 days hard labor…

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Woman Charged Death of Girl at Lismore

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 6

LISMORE, Thurs.--Charged with having feloniously slain Nelma Edith Joyce Frame (19), at Lismore on December 2. Mrs…

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Allied Works Two Men Charged with Breaches of Regulations

Daily Examiner · Friday 4 December 1942 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thurs.--Charged with failing to comply with the provisions of National Security Allied Works Regulations, Charles…

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Waylaid Girl Gaol for 10 Years

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 December 1942 · page 4

SYDNEY, Fri.--At the Quarter Sessions, to-day Clive Francis Merrit, 23, ex-boxer and Gospel preacher, was sentenced to ten…

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Appeal Dismissed Judge's Strong Comments on Petrol Theft Cases

Daily Examiner · Saturday 5 December 1942 · page 4

The two appellants could regard themselves as very fortunate in not having had their sentences doubled said his Honor, Judge Storkey, V.C., at the…

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99 ARRESTS In A Carlton Club Police Smash Down Doors

Daily Examiner · Monday 7 December 1942 · page 4

MELBOURNE, Sat.-- Ninety persons were arrested in a police raid at Carlton early to-day. They were charged with gaming…

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Grafton Court Minor Cases Dealt With

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 December 1942 · page 4

At Grafton Court of Petty Session yesterday before Mr. R. M. Stewart P.M., Henry Arthur Harrison, 36, laborer, who did not appear was charged…

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Bribe Verdict Set Aside By High Court Macrobertson Case

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 December 1942 · page 3

SYDNEY, Mon.--By a majority decision, Justice Sir George Rich dissenting, the High Court of Australia to-day ruled that the…

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Holiday Case High Court Judgment May Upset Domestic Servant Proposal

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 December 1942 · page 3

CANBERRA, Mon.--Local difficulties following the recent High Court judgment in the public service holiday case, may affect…

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Failure to Dip Heavy Fines Three Farmers Convicted Grafton Court Of Petty Sessions

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 8 December 1942 · page 1

Fines of £30, with costs amounting to £217, were imposed by Mr. R. M. Stewart, P.M., in the Grafton Court of Petty Session yesterday, in…

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