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

Courts & crime, 1930

693 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 35

Next Tuesday Eden-Monaro Petition to Be Heard by High Court

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 10 February 1930 · page 2

The petition lodged by Mr. John Arthur Perkins against the return of John Joseph Cusack for the Eden-Monaro electorate at the last Federal…

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Sentenced to Death. CHAPTER I.—(Continued.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 1

When Blake reached the place where the stout man had fallen, he saw something shining in the grass. It was a thin-bladed, sharp-pointed…

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P.m.'s Doubt Current Stealing Charge Case Dismissed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 2

"I am not at all satisfied about this case, but after consideration, I will give the defendants the benefit of the doubt."…

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Murder Puzzle Dusseldorf Again Berlin

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 3

A 35-years-old bailiff confessed to having, ten years ago, drugged, murdered and mutilated four youths. The police believe the story but are…

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Alleged Forgery Large Amount Involved Young Man Charged Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 11 February 1930 · page 3

At the Central Court to-day, Kenneth Betts appeared to answer five charges-of forgery involving. £1225, and extending over three…

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Sentenced to Death. CHAPTER I.—(Continued.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 12 February 1930 · page 1

Blake seized the opportunity to memorise certain details of the clothing and physical appearance of the obese person who had thought…

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Murder Likely Died After Drink Police Detain Wife Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 3

Percy McDonald (50) died last night under circumstances which lead the police to believe that a murder had been committed…

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Sentenced to Death. CHAPTER II.—(Continued.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 1

"Do you think they meant to harm anyone ?" she said tremulously. "I don't quite know what to think. The more I review the circumstances…

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Italian Stabbed Strange Murder at Newtown

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 6

Mystery shrouds the motive prompting the murder of Dominico Belle, a young Italian, on the steps of Newtown railway station on Tuesday…

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Police Chief Superintendent Sinclair Farewell Social

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 2

To mark the occasion of his retirement from active service in the New South Wales Police Department, Mr. D. Sinclair,…

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Police Chief (Continued From Page Two.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 February 1930 · page 3

would have a speedy return to health. Contables Johnson (Araluen), Jones (Queanbeyan), Culshaw (Goulburn), Bartley (Bungonia), Leary (Marulan)…

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Sentenced to Death. CHAPTER II.—(Continued.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 1

In Marylebone-rd. he took a taxi to the "Rag," where he dined with a couple of men still in the service. To them he related that park of his…

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Court House Gardens Extension Scheme

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 4

The Court House gardens at Goulburn, which have always added considerably to the appearance of the building, will shortly be greatly…

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Dramatic Cry in Court Sequel to Shoplifting Verdict

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 8

"Your decision will kill this woman!" was the dramatic outburst of a middle-aged man at the Central. Police Court, last week, after…

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Chicago No Cash Unpaid Police Still Do Their Work Chicago

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 5

The unpaid civil employees are growing more desperate every hour, as a rumour is being circulated that Mayor…

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Rabbit Trappers Sue for Wages Interesting Case in District Court

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 4

At the Young District Court, on Tuesday, before His Honor Judge Coyle, James Brew and Brew, trappers, claimed £56 and £50…

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Constable Discharged From the Force Following Allegations by Mayor of Alexandria Police Commissioner Apologises

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 9

Following allegations by the Mayor Alexandria, Almerman Bowden, a police constable has been discharged from the force, and Aid Bowden has…

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The Retort Brazen "I'll Do It on Me "Ead," She Said Famous Sallies in Court Legal Laughs

The Burrowa News · Friday 14 February 1930 · page 10

"It's moments like these we need Minties!" This brazen retort of "The Grey Shadow," to Judge…

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Sentenced to Death CHAPTER II.—(Continued.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 17 February 1930 · page 1

Blake, however, in the course of an adventurous career had seen the long arm of coincidence thrust over an astounding area and through many…

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Goulburn Gaol Concert Party's Visit

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 18 February 1930 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon, an orchestra and concert party, organised by the Rev. Clive Statham and the Goulburn branch of the R.A.O.B., visited…

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