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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Courts & crime

Courts & crime, 1929

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Burrowa Police Court (Before Mr. M. Soane, P.m.) Friday, 10th MAY, 1929

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 6

At the Court of Petty Sessions, on Friday but, before Mr. Soane, P.M., the following cases were dealt with:—Number Plate on Motor…

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Illegal Betting Suggestions by Police

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 7

Delegates from Broken Hill to the Police Association Conference held in Sydney recently, spoke of the prevalence of illegal gambling at that…

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Piecework. Adoption in Australia. Advocated in Court

The Young Chronicle · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 4

Evidence in regard to piecework was given in the Arbitration Court in Melbourne on Wednesday at the hearing of the plaint of the…

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Appeal Upheld But Police Did Not Know BATHURST

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 5

When charges arising out of the recent police raid on the City Billiard Saloon were called at the Bathurst Police Court yesterday before Mr. W…

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"Took You Coves Too Cheaply" City Burglar and Country Police Carried Revolver in Sock

The Burrowa News · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 1

Night robberies in a country town, express trips to Melbourne by day to pawn the proceeds, and back again for further "jobs"—minus all material…

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Crookwell Assault Case

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 3

He went into the Crookwell Police Court, charged with having inflicted grievous bodily harm on his wife. They left the court together—arm in…

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Missing Sheep Stealing Charge at Taralga

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

The mystery surrounding recent disappearances of sheep at Taralga, is expected to be cleared up by an arrest made last week, following…

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Police Changes

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

Const. C. H. McLennan from Murrumburrah took up duty at Yass, on Saturday, in succession to Const. Anderson…

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Bankruptcy Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 3

A public examination into the affairs of the estate of the late Walter Nelson Gunn was opened at the Goulburn Bankruptey Court this morning…

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Soviet Vessel Seized By Police LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

As soon as the Soviet steamer Communist berthed at Iraqui, the police boarded the vessel and placed an armed guard in charge, allowing only the…

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Sent to Gaol Jock Garden Sentenced Sequel To Disorderly Procession SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 2

If an attitude of disrespect and contempt for the law is deliberately fostered among a large section of the community, then it is striking a vital…

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Hard Court Tennis French Championships PARIS

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 2

In the French hard courts championship second round, Bousus and Debuzelet beat the Germans, Fuchs and Wetzel, 6-4, 6-1, 6-2…

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Mutton Chops Didn't Like It. When Banged by a Golf Ball. Charged Another Sheep

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 1

[?] went a golf ball on a sheep's rear end on the local golf links the other day. Now you can't expect even a…

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Stray Dogs a Nuisance and Danger Getting Worse Every Day. Poisoning Only Gets the Good Dogs. Police Action Necessary?

The Young Chronicle · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 1

Hardly a car can pass along Burrowa Street nowadays without about 20 dogs careering, along with and after it…

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Missing Sheep Taralga Man Charged

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 7

Amos Wheatley, charged with sheep stealing, appeared at Taralga Police Court, on Thursday last, before Metsrs. Fitzgibbon and Lee, J's.P…

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Tired of Gaol Strike Leaders Bailed Out SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 2

Messrs. J. S. Garden, secretary of the Labour Council, C. Reeves, and M. Ryan who were sentenced to one month's hard labour the previous day…

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French Tennis Hard Court Championships PARIS

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 2

In the French hardcourt champlonships, first round, in the mixed doubles, Guillot and Mlle. Barbler defeated, Tilden and Mrs. Bundy, 6-3 4-6 6-1…

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Police Court. Tuesday, May 21st, 1929. (Before Mr. Harrison, P.M.) Indecent Language

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 5

Dave Mackay was charged with using indecent language in Neill street, Harden. Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined £2, court costs…

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Court Case a Fine Testimonial

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 7

Much interest was shown in a case heard before the P.M. yesterday, in which Mr. Patrick Ryan, of “Chidowla,” was the defendant, as Mr. Ryan…

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Industrial Court Breach Builders Labourers (State) Award

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 23 May 1929 · page 4

This was a case in which D. King sought to recover the sum of £1529 for wages due and overtime, from E. J. Fallon…

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