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

Courts & crime, 1931

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Legislative Council Before High Court "Undesired Conflict" Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 3

In the High Court to-day, Mr. E. J. Moxton, K.C., on behalf of the N.S.W. Ministry, asked for leave to appeal against the…

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Wardens Court (Before. Mr. Soane, P.m.) Thursday, 8th JANUARY

The Burrowa News · Friday 9 January 1931 · page 8

At the Warden's Court, in Boorowa yesterday, James Croker applied for authority to enter. There was no appearance, of…

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House on Fire Police Arrest Woman GEELONG

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 3

At East Geelong yesterday morning Mr. and Mrs. Foller were awakened and found that the rear portion of their home was in…

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Govt. Relief Money Squandered in Drink Disgraceful Scene Sequel in Court

Yass Tribune-Courier · Monday 12 January 1931 · page 2

Incredible as it may seem, some unemployed strangers who have availed themselves of Government relief work have been…

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Licensees Charged

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 4

Three charges against William David Borthwick, licensee of the Hibernian Hotel, of supplying liquor after hours, were called at the Gouburn Police…

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Watched Girls Vagrant Sent to Gaol

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

Allegations' of a serious nature were made by the police against William Hume, a vagrant, at the, Goulburn Police Court yesterday…

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Pockets Tuned Motorists Before Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 January 1931 · page 3

There were several more cases arising from breaches of the Motor Traffic Act heard at the Goulburn Police Court yesterday…

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Our Police Force

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 4

We owe very much to our police force, though we may not always recognise the splendid service that they render Too…

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Bank Robbery Three Charged Attempt at Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 14 January 1931 · page 3

Reference to the attempted robbery at the Goulburn branch of the Commercial Bank of Australia, Ltd., on the night of…

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The Ormond Murder

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 3

The detectives still believe that the girl Adeline Hazel Wilson, late of Ormond, Melbourne, was murdered by someone in a fit[?] of rage,…

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A New Police Rule

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 3

Chief Secretary Gosling has gazetted a new police rule, and members of the force are now debarred from accepting presents, of any kind, and…

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John Fuller Old Tombstone Early Murder Recalled

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 5

Recent publication in the Post or details of an old tombstone erected to the memory of John Fuller, has given rise to a…

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Release of "Reds" Police Chief's Inquiry ALBURY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 January 1931 · page 3

The Police Commissioner Mr. Childs, in an interview at Albury this morning, said he would certainly inquire into the police evidence…

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Alleged Theft on Temora Mail

The Burrowa News · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 4

Goulburn.—John Caldwell, 21, was charged at the Police Court on Wednesday with having an unlicensed revolver in his possession, with having…

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Lower Pay Police and Warders SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 16 January 1931 · page 3

Employees of the prisons service, together with the police have been notified that they will have to bear a reduction as the other branches of the…

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Constable Charged Remanded on Bail Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 19 January 1931 · page 3

At the Central Court to-day charges of alleged drunkenness and indecent language were preferred against Constable Arthur Edmonds (28). He is…

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Naval Deserter? Police Suspicious

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

"It is alleged that the defendant Is a deserter from the Australian Navy?, said Sergeant Thornley at the Goulburn Police Court…

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Awaiting Party Police Intervene Surprise Visit to Hotel

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

A lobster and oyster party arranged to take place at the Hotel Goulburn on the night of January 9 formed the subject of a…

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Upper House Before Court Again Plenary Powers Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 20 January 1931 · page 3

The N.S.W: Legislation abolition appeal case came before the High Court to-day. The Bench consisted of the Acting…

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Upper House High Court Hearing MELBOURNE

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 21 January 1931 · page 3

The High Court to-day resumed the hearing of the appeal of the Lang Government regarding the Upper House Abolition Bill…

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