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

Courts & crime, 1933

630 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 13 of 32

Old Man Killed Sequel in Court SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 3

The trial commenced at the Central Criminal Court to-day of John Morris Snelling, 23, a motor mechanic, who is charged with the manslaughter of…

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14 Days' Gaol Arrested For Begging

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 1

Convicted of having placed himself in Auburn Street on Saturday for the purpose of begging aims, William Joseph Cummins,…

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Alleged Assault Cross Charges Dismissed Conflicting Evidence

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 30 May 1933 · page 2

After hearing two totally dissimilar versions of an occurrence at Brisbane Grove on May 16, as a result of which cross charges of assault were brought by the parties concerned, the P.M., Mr. M. E. Soane, dismissed the…

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Murder and Suicide Parramatta Verdict SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 2

The Parramatta District Coroner (Mr. H. Richardson Clark), after an inquiry at Parramatta yesterday, found that Thelma May Heath 18…

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Cruelty Charge Fails Two Men and a Horse Case Dismissed by Magistrate

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 31 May 1933 · page 2

After hearing evidence in reply to the police case in which Frederick Mitchell and John Drew were charged in connection with alleged cruelty to a horse, the P.M., Mr. M. E. Soane, dismissed the information at the Goulburn…

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The Two “Dantes” Magicians In Court Injunction Granted

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 1 June 1933 · page 2

An application for an injunction, on behalf of Harry Jansen, magician (professionally known as “Dante”), was made on Monday to Mr. Justice…

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BINALONG Police Court Cases

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 June 1933 · page 8

At the Binalong Police Court on Friday, May 26, before Mr. M. E. Soane, P.M. the following cases were dealt with…

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Assault Charge Young Man Heavily Fined Burrowa Police Court (Before Messers. V. A. Champion and A. P. Webb, J.'sP.)

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 June 1933 · page 2

At the Police Court on Monday last, Arnold Lawrence Vinn was charged that on 27th May, 1933, at Boorowa, in Brial…

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Our Police a Word From the Bench SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 2 June 1933 · page 4

"I do not believe the allegation have every faith in the police force of New South Wales. It is the best in the world," declared Judge…

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City Safe-Blowers at Work Store Robbed at Mandurama Chased by Police

The Burrowa News · Friday 2 June 1933 · page 5

Buckley's stor eat Mandurama was broken into on Saturday night, or early Sunday morning. The safe was blown and about £12 stolen…

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Stock Stealing Heavier Penalties Urged

Yass Tribune-Courier · Saturday 3 June 1933 · page 1

A deputation from the Graziers’ Association discussed with the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) the penalties imposed for…

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Murder at Bondi Two Men Charged Leap From Flying Car Sensational Chase Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 3

Two men have been arrested and charged with the murder of John Albert Rowland. One of the men was arrested after a…

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Cupid's Part in Court

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 5 June 1933 · page 4

Cupid "gate-crashed" the Middlesex. Sessions during a case heard recently. Joseph Smith, aged nineteen, had pleaded guilty aged nineteen had…

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Broke His Word Man Sentenced

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 7 June 1933 · page 3

"I gave you one chance, but you must have handly left the court when you broke your word to me. You evidently don't know…

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Stealing

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 4

Charles Frederick Caldwell (40) was charged with stealing one magneto, the property of Cecil Pounsberry of the value of £10…

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Police Court Monday, June 5th. (Before Local Justices) Riotous Behaviour

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 4

Matthew James Walsh (29) was charged with behaving in a riotous manner at Whitton Lane, Harden, on 3rd June. Fined 30- or 3 days…

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District Court Moratorium Act Payment of Judgment Deferred

Yass Tribune-Courier · Thursday 8 June 1933 · page 5

In the Goulburn District Court yesterday, Judge Coyle heard the Moratorium application of Armstrong versus Roach which had been adjourned…

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Moratorium Application in District Court Suspension Sought

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 9 June 1933 · page 3

Application under the Moratorium Act, was made .before his Honour Judge ,Coyle in, the Goulburn District Court for the…

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£7000 For Mr. A. W. Scott. Court's Decision Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 12 June 1933 · page 3

In No. 1 Jury Court to-day, Mr. Justice Davidson, ordered Augustus Wright Scott, formerly chairman of the Metropolitan Meat…

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Cycle Sales Trader's Laxity Theft Charge Dismissed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 June 1933 · page 6

In dismissing a case at the Goulburn Police Court yesterday, in which Harold Norman Kellett, 25, was charged with stealing a…

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